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Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
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Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy145 | Navigating the First Session: Achieving the "Touchstone Story" Goals with a Child-Centered Approach
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Marian in Ireland regarding the Touchstone story, a method sometimes used in initial…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy144 | Filial Therapy: Understanding Goals for Parents, Children, and Therapists
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I cover the goals of filial therapy. I'm focusing primarily on the Child-Parent Relationship Training (CPRT)…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy143 | Q&A Lightning Round #4: 5 Questions From Listeners Answered
Lightning Round Q&A #4! - Four listeners contacted me with five questions, so here we go with Lightning Round #4. I'm so grateful to you and your investment in…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy142 | From Playroom to Home: Integrating Filial Therapy into Practice
In this episode, we delve into filial therapy, continuing our exploration of working with parents and families. Filial therapy, derived from the Latin word for…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy141 | Understanding Children's Battle Scenes: Insights into Repetitive Play in Therapy
In today's episode, we dive into a question from Ariana about children's consistent play themes of battles and fights in therapy sessions. Ariana shares her…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy140 | Client vs Customer and Delivering Value: Redefining Parent Relationships in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I'm going to take one more week to drive home the most important concept in engaging parents in the play therapy…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy139 | Transformation Stories: How Child-Centered Play Therapy Changes Lives
In this special episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I deviate from our usual schedule to share an inspiring email from a listener named Nathan. His email…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy138 | Collaborating with Schools: Communicating with Teachers as a Play Therapist
In this episode, I discuss effective strategies for communicating with schools as a play therapist. It's important to understand that school personnel aren't…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy137 | Decoding Screen-Influenced Play: Insights for Play Therapists
In this episode, I delve into a question from Batsheva about how to distinguish between play that stems from a child's imagination versus play influenced by…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy136 | Parent Talk: Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality in Play Therapy
In this episode of The Play Therapy Podcast, I tackle a critical issue: how to communicate with parents while keeping confidentiality intact. Drawing from my…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy135 | Rethinking Credentials and Embracing Expertise
In this episode, I address a question from Margaret in Indiana regarding credentialing for play therapy. Margaret, like many others, expressed concern about…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy134 | Equipping Parents: Communicating Strategies for Dealing with Child Behavior
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I look into the intricacies of helping parents navigate problematic behaviors exhibited by their children. I…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy133 | I Don't Use Case Conceptualization, But If I Did...
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Alexa in Texas about case conceptualization. Alexa, soon to be an RPT, seeks guidance on…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy132 | Unlocking Parental Resistance: 6 Reasons and Strategies for Overcoming
In today's episode, we delve into the topic of engaging resistant parents, a common frustration among child-centered play therapists. From discussions in the…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy131 | Q&A Lightning Round #3: 4 More Questions From Listeners Answered
Lightning Round Q&A #3! - Four listeners contacted me with 5 topics of questions, so here we go with Lightning Round #3. Thank you to Jess for calling into the…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy130 | Structured Conversations: The Five-Week Parent Consultation Strategy
In this episode, I discuss the importance of setting up structured meetings with parents in child-centered play therapy. A best practice that we have…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy129 | Q&A Lightning Round #2: 7 More Questions From Listeners Answered
Lightning Round Q&A #2! - I've gotten emails saying you like the lightning round format, and the downloads support that opinion, so here we go with Lightning…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy128 | Enhancing Outcomes: Effective Communication with Parents in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the importance of involving parents in the child-centered play therapy process. While parental…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy127 | Q&A Lightning Round #1: 7 Questions From Listeners Answered
In this episode, I get caught up on questions that listeners have emailed to me. So put your seatbelt on and hang on for the lightning round of Q&A. Here are…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy126 | Unpacking Play Therapy Themes: A Key to Effective Parent Engagement
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we dive into the practical application of understanding and using play therapy themes, which have been a hot topic…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy125 | Sexual Curiosity Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the theme of "sexual curiosity" in child-centered play therapy. This is the last of the sexualized play…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy124 | Sexual Talk Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I take on the theme of "sexual talk" in child-centered play therapy. I emphasize the importance of recognizing…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy123 | Why Child-Centered Play Therapy Works for Every Child: The Evidence to Navigate Skepticism
In this episode, I address a question from Barbara in California about how to explain to others that child-centered play therapy can work for any child. This…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy122 | Sexual Behaviors Directed At The Therapist Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, I delve into the challenging theme of sexual behaviors directed at the therapist in play therapy sessions. This difficult subject can manifest…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy121 | SMART Goals and Child-Centered Play Therapy: How to Bridge the Gap in a School Setting
In this episode, I respond to a question from Emery in New Jersey, a school-based child-centered play therapist, about setting therapeutic goals in a school…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy120 | Sexualized Activity Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, we dive into the challenging topic of sexualized play themes in child-centered play therapy. I discuss how children may act out sexual…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy119 | Toy Takers!: Setting Limits On Children Taking Toys Home
In this episode, I respond to a question from Stacy in Colorado about children taking toys from the playroom. Stacy describes a situation where a girl…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy118 | Failure Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we explore the theme of failure in play therapy sessions. I dive into the nuances of failure play and how it…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy117 | Tackling "Boredom": Exploring the Deeper Meanings Behind a Child Saying That Play Therapy Is Boring
In this episode, I respond to a question from Yanna in Massachusetts about how to handle a child who says play therapy is boring. Yanna also expressed feeling…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy116 | Mastery/Competence Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, we're diving into the category of mastery and competence play by looking at Mastery Theme play. This is where kids engage in activities that…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy115 | Hugs And I Love You's: Responding to Children's Affection
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a significant question from Tammy in rural British Columbia and I received a similar question from…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy114 | Exploratory Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we begin the final category of themes—exploration and mastery. It's been incredible to witness your enthusiasm for…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy113 | To Clean or Not to Clean: The Role of Playroom Cleanup in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode, I answered questions raised by two listeners, Meredith and Katarina, about the role of cleaning up toys at the end of a play therapy session…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy112 | Escape Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, we delve into the fifth theme within the safety play category: Escape Play. This particular theme marks a shift from the previous ones –…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy111 | Building Trust: The Key to Engaging Parents in Play Therapy
In this episode, I address a crucial question from Bethany in Mississippi about how to handle corporal punishment in her community where it's still prevalent…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy110 | Rescue Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this week's episode, I delved into rescue play, which happens to be the fourth of the five safety play themes. Rescue play is often intertwined with the…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy109 | Decoding Chaotic/Messy Play: Embracing A Child's Emotional Expression
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss a question by Emma in Georgia about managing messy play in therapy sessions. Emma describes a child who…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy108 | Danger Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we explore the concept of danger as a safety play theme in the playroom. So we will dive into the nuances of this…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy107 | Highlights From My 60 Minute Conversation With Dr. Garry Landreth
Dr. Garry Landreth doesn't do "interviews" anymore, but I had the opportunity to speak with him on the phone for a whole hour last month. Of course, the…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy106 | Protection Play Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode, we're delving into the theme of Protection Play, the second segment within the safety play themes. It's crucial to distinguish Protection Play…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy105 | Child-Centered Healing: Trauma Processing in the Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Marisol, a newcomer to play therapy, who's working in a community impacted by a…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy104 | Containing Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, I start into the category of safety play by focusing on the first theme: containing play. I explore the five themes under safety play…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy103 | When Kids Want Out: Strategies For Play Therapists When Kids Try To Leave The Session Early
In this episode of the podcast, I answer an email from Nell in Maryland. Nell asks what to do when a child wants to leave the play therapy session early. When…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy102 | Sorting Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of the Control and Safety themes with a focus on 'sorting play.' I share an anecdote from my graduate school…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy101 | Therapist Dilemma: What To Do When A Child Falls Asleep In Session
In this episode, I addressed a question from a listener, Kianna in Pennsylvania, who is in an internship and recently inherited a playroom. She's working with…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy100 | Mess-Making Play Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the theme of mess making play in child-centered play therapy. Mess making play is when a child…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy99 | From Meltdowns to Milestones: Supporting Parents and Children in Play Therapy
In this episode, I respond to a question from Kaylee in Georgia regarding how to support parents in child-centered play therapy. It's crucial to prepare…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy98 | Cleaning Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I'm excited to explore the cleaning play theme. As a child-centered play therapist, I've observed various ways…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy97 | The Art Of Not Answering: Remaining Child-Centered When Children Ask Questions In The Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a common concern from our listeners: how to handle children's questions during play sessions while…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy96 | Instability Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we're diving into the theme of instability. It's a theme that often partners up with others, like good versus bad…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy95 | How To Stay True To Child-Centered Play Therapy With Teens And Tweens
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we dive into a question raised by three listeners: Nneka from England, Anna from Canada, and Grace from…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy94 | Bridge-Building Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore the world of bridge building play, a theme within the broader category of control and safety. Bridge…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy93 | Tuning In: The Power Of Tone Of Voice In Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I delve into a topic of the power of tone of voice in play therapy. A listener from Maryland named Batsheva posed…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy92 | Self-Fixing Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I delve into a significant theme: self fixing in the context of play therapy. We've explored fixing and failure to…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy91 | Play Therapy's "Progress Puzzle": Navigating Norms, Progress, and Expectations
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a thoughtful question from Julia in California. Julia's concern revolves around children's progress…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy90 | Failure To Fix Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, I delved into another control and safety theme—the "failure to fix" theme. It's a counterpart to the "fixing play" theme we explored last…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy89 | Navigating Messy Play: Balancing Client Needs And Cleanliness In The Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I delve into the crucial topic of managing messy play within the therapeutic setting, especially when dealing with…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy88 | Fixing Play Theme In Play Therapy
Today, we're diving into the "fixing play" theme in child-centered play therapy. This theme often follows "broken play" and is closely tied to control and…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy87 | Q&A: Working With Kids With Sexual Behavior Or Abuse Backgrounds
In this episode of The Play Therapy Podcast, I address the critical topic of working with children who have experienced sexual abuse or exhibit sexualized…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy86 | Broken Play Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode, we delve into the "Broken Play Theme" in child-centered play therapy's category of safety and control themes. Exploring Broken Play Theme…