387 | Stop Overloading Parents: How to Drip Feed CCPT Skills

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy · Apr 7, 2026 · 17m

In this episode, I talk about a common mistake we make in parent consults—giving parents too much, too fast, and expecting them to implement it successfully. I explain how this often comes from our own desire to "have something to say" or to be helpful, but it actually sets parents up for failure. Instead of equipping them, we overwhelm them. I walk through why parent engagement matters so much in CCPT, but also why it has to be done thoughtfully, gradually, and in a way that matches the parent's capacity in that moment.

I introduce the concept of "drip feeding" information—giving parents…