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Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
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Episodes
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy205 | Aggressive Play in the Playroom & Transitioning Kids to CCPT: Three Questions Answered
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to three insightful questions from Texie in Michigan. She asks about managing aggressive play where a…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy204 | Aggression Isn't Always Anger: Decoding Aggressive Play in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore a common misinterpretation in child-centered play therapy: assuming that aggression in a…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy203 | From Faith to First Sessions to Flags: Answering Three Child-Centered Play Therapy Questions
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer three insightful questions from Grace in California, covering topics from book recommendations for…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy202 | Bad Guys Play: Healthy Expression or Cause for Concern?
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Nada in Texas about working with a six-year-old boy who is fascinated with "Bad Guys"…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy201 | Telehealth for Child-Centered Play Therapy: Does It Work?
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Laura in Washington about whether child-centered play therapy (CCPT) can be effectively…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy200 | Free Play Resistance: Structure-Seeking Kids in Child-Centered Play Therapy
First things first... If you are planning on going to the Oct. 2024 APT Conference in Atlanta, GA, and would like to attend the Play Therapy Podcast meetup…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy199 | Session Savvy: Why We Don't Say 'Thank You' in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss a common habit in the playroom: saying "thank you" to children. While it might seem polite…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy198 | "I'm In Charge, and I Want You To Choose!" - What To Do When Kids Try To Make You Choose (Ninja Trick!)
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Linae in Colorado, who is working with a child that refuses to make choices during…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy197 | Mobile Child-Centered Play Therapy: Tips for Success Outside the Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer questions from Falon in Pennsylvania and Rudi in Colorado, who are both mobile child-centered play…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy196 | Separation Anxiety in Play Therapy: When Children Want Parents in the Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Shannon in Iowa regarding managing separation anxiety when children want to bring a…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy195 | Session Savvy: Avoiding Detours from the Child-Centered Model
Avoiding Third-Person in the Child-Centered Playroom In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I kick off our new Session Savvy series, designed to help…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy194 | Why Children Don't Clean Up the Playroom in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer another insightful question from Danielle in Georgia about managing cleanup in child-centered play…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy193 | Welcoming Back Clients: Handling Returns to Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Danielle in Georgia about handling a client's return to child-centered play therapy…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy192 | The Indescribable Moments in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this final episode of the Summer School Series on the Play Therapy Podcast, I delve into the profound insights from Garry Landreth's The Art of the…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy191 | Beyond the Diagnosis: How Child-Centered Play Therapy Supports Children with Various Conditions and Diagnoses
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Bailey in Texas about the effectiveness of child-centered play therapy (CCPT) for…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy190 | Summer Breaks in Child-Centered Play Therapy: Strategies for Continuity
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a common issue many of us face every year—how to handle requests from parents to take a break from…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy189 | The Power of Boundaries in Child-Centered Play Therapy: Managing Separation Anxiety
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Jonathan, whos client wanted to leave the playroom to see her grandmother in the second…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy188 | Understanding Child Adjustment Through Play: Lessons from The Art of the Relationship and Moustakas' Research
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our Summer School Series by diving into a unique section from Garry Landreth's The Art of the…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy187 | When Therapy is Cut Short: Understanding the Impact on Stages and Phases
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a listener question from Terri in Ireland, who is navigating the challenges of a truncated…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy186 | Meeting Children Where They Are: The Power of Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue the Summer School Series by exploring Garry Landreth's Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy185 | Unexpected Breakthroughs: Navigating Power Dynamics When a Child Tapes Your Mouth Shut
In this episode, I address a question from Holly in Virginia about a challenging play therapy session with a 5-year-old child who has a significant trauma…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy184 | Unconditional Acceptance: The Heart of Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of our summer school series, I delve into a powerful passage from Garry Landreth's "The Art of the Relationship." I explore the concept of…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy183 | Navigating Child and Adult Therapy Coexistence in a Group Practice: Expectations, Communication, and the 'Why'
In this episode, I address a question from an anonymous listener who called in. This listener works in a multi-disciplinary practice where child-centered play…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy182 | Mastering the 5 Goals of Child-Centered Play Therapy Sessions: From Theory to Practice
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our summer school series by diving into "A Practical Handbook for Building the Play Therapy…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy181 | The Addiction We're Ignoring: Screen Time and Child Mental Health
In this episode, I dive deep into a concerning trend in child and adolescent psychotherapy: the use of video games in therapy. I address an email from Carolyn…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy180 | The Power of You: Why Your Personality Matters in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our summer school series by diving into the eighth and final principle from Gary Landreth's…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy179 | Freedom to Be Loud: The Significance of Loud Play in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode... First of all, I'm thrilled to celebrate a major milestone with you all - the Play Therapy Podcast has reached 300,000 downloads! I'm deeply…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy178 | The Art of Following: Why Letting Children Lead is Key to Being and Effective Child-Centered Play Therapist
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our summer school series, diving deep into the principles of effective play therapists as outlined in…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy177 | Q&A Lightning Round #7: Five Questions From Three Listeners Answered
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into a mini lightning round, answering five questions from three different listeners. Before getting into…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy176 | Trusting the Child's Innate Wisdom: Two More Core Principles of Effective Child-Centered Play Therapists
In this episode, I continue our summer school series on essential principles for effective play therapists. We explore two key principles from Garry Landreth's…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy175 | Play Therapy Challenges: From Credentials to Limit-Setting
In this episode, I answer questions from Sarah, a school therapist in Florida. Sarah's role as an in-school therapist for a therapeutic unit presents unique…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy174 | Beyond Techniques: Cultivating the Therapist's Personality for CCPT Success
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our summer school series on the essential personality characteristics of effective play therapists. We…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy173 | Resistance or Control? Responding to 'Don't Talk to Me' Moments in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode, I answer a question from Julia in New York about handling situations where a child tells us to "leave them alone" or "don't talk to me" during…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy172 | The Therapist's Self: Unpacking Landreth's Essential Qualities of Effective Child-Centered Play Therapists
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the essential personality characteristics of effective play therapists. Drawing from Garry Landreth's…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy171 | The Art of Understanding: Mastering the 'Why' in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode, I dive into a question from Ethan in Virginia about understanding the "why" behind a child's behavior in play therapy. As someone who…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy170 | Understanding the Foundation: Landreth's 10 Tenets of Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our ongoing summer school series, focusing on Garry Landreth's "The Art of the Relationship" (4th…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy169 | When a Child's Outbursts are Limited to Home: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Perspective
In this episode, I answer a question from Tammy in Canada about a 9-year-old child who is well-behaved in settings like school and sports, but has outbursts…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy168 | Mastering Nuances of Reflective Responding in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In today's episode, I dive into the importance of being attuned and mindful in our play therapy sessions. Today I'm reading from the book A practical handbook…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy167 | How to Handle Runny Noses, Licking, Spitting, and Germs in the Playroom: A Child-Centered Approach
In this episode, I address a great question from Carley in Oregon about how to manage germs in the playroom in a child-centered way. Carley asked about a…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy166 | CCPT is a Way of Being, Not a Technique: Wisdom from Art of The Relationship
In this episode, I dive into the true essence of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) by sharing powerful excerpts from Garry Landreth's seminal book "Art of The…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy165 | Q&A Lightning Round #6: Three Questions From Listeners Answered
In this lightning round episode, I tackle three listener questions about child-centered play therapy (CCPT). Cindy from California asked how to respond when…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy164 | Not Everything is a Theme! Landreth Sets the Story Straight
Today I'm beginning my "Summer School" Series where we are going to go back to the classical texts of child-centered play therapy. In this episode, I dive into…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy163 | Navigating Play Therapy with Siblings: Practical Tips for Child-Centered Play Therapists
In this episode, I answer a listener question about working with siblings in play therapy. I share that joint sessions can be beneficial if siblings…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy162 | The "I Wonder" Blunder: Avoid Directive Questioning and Master "I Wonder" Statements and Whispers in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode, I dive into the proper use of "I wonder" statements and the whisper technique in child-centered play therapy. I've noticed these skills are…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy161 | Safe Play: What It Means When a Child Picks the Same Toys Every Time
In this episode, I address a great question from Katie in Florida about what to do when kids seem unsure of what to play with in later play therapy sessions…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy160 | Making the Transition: How to Shift from Directive to a Child-Centered Play Therapy Approach
In this episode, I discuss how to transition from a directive or eclectic play therapy approach to a fully child-centered play therapy model. I share tips for…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy159 | How Child-Centered Principles Transformed My Art Classroom: Gabby's Transformation Story
In this episode, I shared an inspiring email from Gabby, an art teacher in South Africa who has been applying child-centered play therapy principles in her…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy158 | The Moment It All Clicked: Unexpected Paths to a Career in CCPT
In this episode, I share some fascinating unofficial data I collected from my email subscribers about their journeys to finding child-centered play therapy…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy157 | Q&A Lightning Round #5: Nine Questions From Listeners Answered
Here are the listeners and topics of questions answered in this episode: Madison from Iowa - Scheduling parent consultations, child taking lots of medications…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy156 | Special Interview: Dr. Brandy Schumann, Creator of the 2nd Most Important Toy in the Playroom... the "BoA" (AKA "Bobo")
It was my pleasure to interview Dr. Brandy Schumann for today's podcast episode. Dr. Schumann is the creator/owner of the Bag of Air, the best quality and most…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy155 | Overcoming Separation Challenges: A Child-Centered Approach
In this episode, I address a therapist's question about working with a 9-year-old boy struggling with severe separation anxiety. The child's anxiety stems from…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy154 | Mastering the Art of Limit-Setting: The Power of the "Pause" in Offering Perfectly Aligned Choices
In this episode, we get into the fine details of limit setting in play therapy sessions. I emphasize the importance of the "limit setting pause" – a crucial…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy153 | The Inside Track on CCPT Supervision: Why Theoretical Alignment Matters - Part 2 of My Chat with Dr. Jodi Mullen
In today's episode, I got to sit down with Dr. Jodi Mullen and talk about CCPT supervision. Dr. Mullen is an RPT-S and CCPT-Master and brings decades of…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy152 | Special Interview Episode: Dr. Jodi Mullen - Talking Child-Centered Play Therapy and Child Trauma (part 1 of 2)
In today's episode, I got to sit down with Dr. Jodi Mullen and talk about the world of CCPT, and specifically, Dr. Mullen's specialty of childhood trauma. I…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy151 | Understanding and Managing Bathroom Accidents in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode, we tackle a sensitive but common issue faced in child-centered play therapy: managing enuresis and encopresis among young clients. I answer a…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy150 | Mastering Limit Setting in Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Deep Dive
In this episode, we take a pause from my planned curriculum to address a crucial skill that many therapists find challenging: limit setting in child-centered…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy149 | Silence in the Playroom: Navigating Child-Centered Play Therapy with a Selectively Mute Child
In this episode, I tackle a nuanced situation shared by Nell from Maryland, a play therapist working with an 11-year-old client who does not speak during…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy148 | Reverse Pandora's Box: Understanding Progress and Regression in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In today's episode, I start the first episode in a new series on advanced CCPT concepts. Today I'm discussing a metaphor/story that I tell parents during…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy147 | Exploring the Therapeutic Use of Board Games in a Child-Centered Playroom
In today's episode, I answer a question from Summer in Illinois. She asked about the use of board games in the playroom. As a tool in child-centered play…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy146 | 6 Takeaways from "Filial Therapy Using Child Parent Relationship Therapy"
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue the discussion into the child-centered filial approach within play therapy. I recently conducted a…