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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 Therapy85 | Burying Or Drowning Theme
In this episode, we're delving into the intriguing burying or drowning theme, a part of our ongoing exploration of control and safety themes. Burying involves…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy84 | My Complete Interview With Dr. Jennifer Baggerly About Child-Centered Play Therapy
When you've trained directly with Dr. Garry Landreth, you gain vast knowledge and helpful perspective on the child-centered play therapy model. Join me for an…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy83 | Fire Play Theme In Play Therapy
Today, we're entering the realm of control and safety themes, marking a transition from our previous categories. Specifically, we're exploring the intriguing…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy82 | Q&A: How To Handle A Child That Makes Animal Noises And Behaves Like A Puppy In Session
Listener, Yanna, emailed me with a scenario... she is seeing a child that acts like a puppy all session and she was wondering how I would handle that. I…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy81 | Adult Activity Theme In Play Therapy
In this concluding episode of the Nurturing & Caregiving category, we delve into the intriguing realm of the Adult Activity Theme. This distinctive theme…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy80 | Q&A: What To Do When You're "Stuck" With A Client On The Autism Spectrum
A listener from the UK emailed me with questions about a client on the autism spectrum. She is feeling "stuck" and was looking for some advice. In this…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy79 | Store And Shopping Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, I cover the Store and Shopping Theme. This theme falls under the Nurturing Theme category of themes in play therapy. In addition to discussing…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy78 | Q&A: What Play Therapy Theme Does Board Game Play Fall Under?
Ethan from VA emailed me a question asking what play therapy theme board game play falls under. Secondly, Ethan asked what theme it is if the child makes up a…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy77 | Neglect, Abuse, or Punishment of Self Themes in Play Therapy
In this episode, I dive into Neglect, Abuse, or Punishment of Self Themes in Play Therapy. I discuss examples of how this theme manifests in play, the…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy76 | Staying True to the Model: Child-Centered Feedback for Pandemic-Related Anxiety
Listener Yanna, in MA, emailed me asking about a client who has severe anxiety related to germs, possibly related to the pandemic. I've posted her email below…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy75 | Failed Nurturing Theme In Play Therapy
Failed Nurturing, essentially, is any time a child uses nurturing activities but they are negative towards the person being nurtured. This can manifest in…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy74 | Defying Opposition: Unveiling the Potential of Child-Centered Play Therapy for ODD
Listener Cheryl emailed me with the following question: "How does a child with Oppositional Defiance Disorder heal through CCPT? I have one child I'm seeing…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy73 | The Self-Nurturing Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, I talk about the distinction between nurturing and self-nurturing themes. I also discuss the following topics related to self-nurturing play…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy72 | Q&A: "Capturing Growth" - Documenting Goals, Objectives & Diagnosis while Honoring the Child-Centered Model in Play Therapy
Brooke in Utah & Cheryl in California both emailed me with questions that overlap in content, so I'm doing a double Q&A this episode! Brooke asked what goals…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy71 | Nurturing & Caregiving Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode I cover another in the Family & Nurturing category of play therapy themes... The Nurturing Theme. This is generally one of the later themes to…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy70 | Q&A: Working Through Abuse Narratives In Play Therapy With A Child-Centered Approach
Listener Pam emailed me about a child she is currently conducting play sessions with. The child has a history of emotional and physical abuse, and has started…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy69 | Separation & Reunion Themes In Play Therapy
In this episode I cover Separation, and also Reunion Themes in play therapy. These are both in the Family and Nurturing Category of Play Therapy Themes…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy68 | Q&A: When "Aggression" Derails - Addressing "Aggression" With Parents To Prevent Premature Therapy Termination
Listener Beth from Wales emailed me with questions about a specific situation regarding caregivers prematurely terminating therapy because the child started…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy67 | Constancy Theme, AKA Permanence Theme, In Play Therapy
We're finally moving into family and nurturing themes, starting with Constancy Theme, also known as Permanence Theme. Podcast HQ…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy66 | Q&A: Staying Child-Centered When A Child Invites You Into Their Play
Listeners Clay and Joss from Australia emailed me a question for guidance on staying child-centered when a child invites you into their play. Podcast HQ…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy65 | The Seeking Theme in Play Therapy
The last of the 7 power and aggression category of play therapy themes... The Seeking theme. Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com Play Therapy…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy64 | Q&A: Interpreting the Child's Play Through a Child-Centered Play Therapy Lens
Listener Anna, from Canada, emailed me a question regarding interpreting a child's play for interventions and advisement at schools, etc. In this episode, I…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy63 | The Devouring Theme in Play Therapy
Another theme in the power and agression category of play therapy theme is the devouring theme. In this episode, I discuss an overview of this theme and…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy62 | Q&A: Children Bringing Their Own Toys Into The Playroom
Kate from South Australia emailed me the following question: "I am wondering what your thoughts are on children bringing in their own soft toys into sessions…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy61 | Powerful Figure Overcoming The Weaker Figure Theme In Play Therapy
This is the 4th in a series of power and control category of themes in play therapy. In this episode, I cover the powerful figure overcoming the weaker figure…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy60 | Q&A: The Art Of Play Therapy Supervision (Getting The Most From Your Supervisory Experience)
In this episode, I answer a listener's question about supervision. Jeremy from the UK emailed me with the following question: "I am completing my training in…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy59 | Death Theme In Play Therapy
Another theme in the power and control category of themes is "death" play. I explain this multi-faceted theme, and also discuss how to share with parents in a…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy58 | Q&A: How To Handle Children Shooting And Using Swords On You
Cindy from Australia emailed me with a questions asking how I handle children who shoot and use swords on me. Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy57 | Aggression And Aggressive Victim Themes In Play Therapy
In this episode, I'm continuing our discussion of Power and Control themes in play therapy with the Aggression and Aggressive Victim themes. I discuss the…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy56 | Q&A: How To Best Communicate With Parents, Teachers, and School Counselors When Working With A Child
Jeremy from Illinois emailed me with the following question: "I have a six-year-old client who is getting angry and aggressive at school. History of witnessing…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy55 | Themes In The Playroom: Good Vs Bad
In this episode, we finally begin a series on themes in the playroom. I've been getting emails and feedback that so many of you wanted this content, so I'm…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy54 | Q&A: What Is The ONE THING I Need To Know To Be A Better Play Therapist?
I talk to a lot of play therapists, and I review a lot of sessions. I get a version of a question from everyone I interact with who is looking for advice in…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy53 | 4 Stages Of Play Therapy (The Child's Therapeutic Progress)
In the previous curriculum episode, we talked about the 4 phases of play therapy. This week I'm focusing on the 4 STAGES of play therapy. This differs from the…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy52 | Q&A: How To Engage A Client Who Colors Silently (And How To Explain It To Their Parents!)
Jen in the UK emailed me with the following question: "I have several recent new clients who are choosing to be silent colorers in my room. I'm spending a lot…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy51 | 4 Phases Of Child-Centered Play Therapy (Landreth Model)
In this episode I cover the 4 phases of the Landreth child-centered play therapy model. It's important to know these phases to recognize where a child is in…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy50 | Q&A: How Do We Explain To Parents Why We Allow A Child To Curse In The Playroom?
Listener Ethan emailed me with another question. This time he asked my opinion on how I explain to parents why I allow cursing in the playroom. This is a…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy49 | Encourage Creativity And Freedom... With Freedom Comes Responsibility
In this episode, I go over the last of the encouragement principles from CPRT, "Encourage Creativity And Freedom... With Freedom Comes Responsibility" My three…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy48 | Q&A: What To Do When A Child Is "Stuck"
This week's question comes from Yanna in Massachusetts. She poses the question: "I have been working with a 6 year old girl for over 6 months now, my…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy47 | Never Do For A Child That Which They Can Do For Themselves
This is the third of four encouragement principles from CPRT, "Never Do For A Child That Which They Can Do For Themselves." Podcast HQ…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy46 | Q&A: Child-Centered Play Therapy With Toddlers
Alicia from Colorado wrote me an email saying "My background is actually Early Intervention, working with families with kids birth to three, so if you feel…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy45 | Encourage The Effort, Rather Than Praise The Product
The second encouragement principle "Encourage The Effort, Rather Than Praise The Product." In this episode I will go over this principle and specifically touch…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy44 | Q&A: What If Kids Don't Move From Aggression To Nurturing Play?
As a result of listening to the podcast on aggression in the playroom, listener Ethan emailed me "I was wondering if you have worked with a child who has ever…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy43 | Noticing The Child Is A Powerful Builder Of Self-Esteem
In this episode, I go over the first of the encouragement principles... "Noticing The Child Is A Powerful Builder Of Self-Esteem" Topics I address: Attention…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy42 | Q&A: How To Become A Registered Play Therapist
Tricia emailed me the following question: "Hello! I am currently a graduate student in mental health counseling in the state of New York. Unfortunately there…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy41 | When There Are No Limits, There Is No Security
In this episode, I cover the last of the limit-setting principles. Limit-setting provides the security in which the relationship thrives. Podcast HQ…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy40 | Q&A: What To Do When A Child Does Not Want To Leave The Playroom?
Listener Sandi from Iowa emailed me this question: "I am hoping you will assist me with a common issue I find in the playroom. Please share an example of how…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy39 | If You Can't Say It In Ten Words Or Less, Don't Say It
In this episode I go over the 3rd limit setting principle from CPRT, "If you can't say it in ten words or less, don't say it." Not only is this really…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy38 | Q&A: How To Manage Your Schedule With Non-Weekly Clients
As part of the "mindset" of being a private practice play therapist, you have to value your time. Especially because we have clients (kids) who mainly can only…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy37 | Limits Are Not Needed Until They Are Needed
In this episode, we cover the second of the limit setting principles, "limits are not needed until they are needed." This comes straight out of the CPRT…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy36 | Q&A: Exploring The Sensitive Topic Of Abuse And Neglect In The Playroom: A Guide For Play Therapists
In this episode, I take on a question that was asked of my by listener Rachel. She asked: "I'm wondering what you do in situations where you have concerns of…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy35 | When A Child Is Drowning, It's Not The Time To Teach Them To Swim
In this episode, I cover the first of the Limit Setting principles, "When A Child Is Drowning, It's Not The Time To Teach Them To Swim." This principle comes…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy34 | Q&A: How Do You Do Child-Centered Play Therapy With Older Kids (11-14 Year Olds)
In this episode I respond to a listener, Rachel, who asked "I would be interested to learn more about child-centered play therapy with older kids (like 11-14)…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy33 | Big Choices For Big Kids, Little Choices For Little Kids
This episode is the last of the choice-giving principles. This principle comes straight out of the Landreth/Bratton CPRT curriculum. Topics I discuss in this…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy32 | My Playroom Was Absolutely Destroyed By A Client (A Debrief, And How I Handled It)
Last week I had, arguably, the most challenging session with a child that I've ever had to deal with. I've had a lot of questions from listeners about how to…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy31 | Q&A: How To Conduct Sibling/Group Play Sessions
In this episode, I give my input to a listener who emailed me about their client's Mom, that was interested in sibling sessions. The listener wanted to know if…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy30 | One Of The Best Things You Can Communicate To A Child Is That They Are Competent
This episode is a play therapy principle linked to choice giving skill. Topics in this episode: Confidence-confidence spectrum The playroom is the "antidote"…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy29 | Q&A: The Use Of Aggressive Toys In The Playroom
In this week's Q&A episode, I give my take on a listener's question: "I'd love to hear your take on the controversy of using aggressive toys in general." I…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy28 | Empower Kids By Giving Them Credit For Decisions
In this episode we dive into the first of the choice-giving principles of play therapy, "Empower kids by giving them credit for their decision"…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy27 | The Use Of Games In The Playroom (And What To Do About Cheating!)
Jen, a listener from the UK, wrote me an email and asked "I'm wondering if you might be up for doing a podcast on your take on the use of games- uno, table…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy26 | 6 Assessments To Support What You Are Doing In The Playroom
As promised in the last episode, I'm going to go over 6 assessments that can support your work in the playroom. I frequently hear from play therapists that…