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Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Your source for centered and focused Play Therapy coaching. A "Master-Class" in Play Therapy. Breaking down the barriers to high-quality Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) education. No paywalls, no ads, no fluff... all content — just expert, accessible training for every play therapist, free of charge.
Episodes
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy25 | What To Do When You Are Not Feeling Supported As A Play Therapist At Your Place Of Work
In this episode, I'm taking a break from the regular curriculum to answer some questions that have come in from listeners. One of the questions that I get…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy24 | Feelings Are Always Valid, Even If The Behavior Is Not Acceptable
In episode #24 we are continuing with the "principles" of play therapy topics. The principle "Feelings Are Always Valid, Even If The Behavior Is Not…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy23 | Reflecting Feelings Helps The Child Feel Understood, Lessens Anger, And Diffuses Intensity Of Emotion
In this episode, I do a deep dive into an aspect of "why" you reflectively respond (track behavior, reflect feelings, reflect content). I discuss three…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy22 | If You Know Enough To Ask A Question, Then You Know Enough To Make A Statement
Another "Principle of Play Therapy"... "If You Know Enough To Ask A Question, Then You Know Enough To Make A Statement." Questions put children in their heads…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy21 | Questions Put Kids In Their Minds, But Kids Live In Their Hearts
We're now moving from the "4 Pillars of Play Therapy", or the skills that we use in the playroom, to the "principles" of play therapy. The first principle…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy20 | Encouragement
In this episode, I discuss the 4th "Pillar of Play Therapy"... Encouragement! Specific topics: The difference between encouragement and praise How you would…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy19 | Limit Setting
In this episode we explore the 3rd of the 4 Pillars of Play Therapy... Limit Setting. Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com Email me…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy18 | Choice Giving
In this episode we explore the 2nd of the 4 Pillars of Play Therapy... Choice Giving. Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com Email me…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy17 | Reflective Responding In Play Therapy
In this episode, I go into more detail on the reflecting responding skill used by child-centered play therapists. Reflecting responding consists of: reflecting…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy16 | Overview Of Reflective Responding
Reflective responding... empathic responding. Whatever it is you call it, it's the skill that play therapists use to ensure that the child is heard…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy15 | How To Explain The Child-Centered Play Therapy Process To Parents And Kids
You'll need to be able to explain the play therapy process to both parents and kids in order to thrive in your practice. So in this episode, I help you to set…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy14 | Specific Toys In Specific Categories In The Playroom
In this episode, I go into great depth on the toys in your playroom, the categories, and how they should be organized. I also give you a pretty comprehensive…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy13 | The Logistics and Techniques Of Your Playroom
In this episode, I discuss the logistics of your playroom, including: size of the playroom, toy selection, and and reason behind toy selection, toy…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy12 | How To Answer Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Play Therapy
In this episode, I address concerns and speak to the questions that parents, teachers, and other caregivers have about the play therapy process. So add these…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy11 | The History Of Child-Centered Play Therapy
From Freud in 1905 to Landreth in the 2000s, I walk through the history that has led to our modern theoretical model of child-centered play therapy. Podcast…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy10 | Why Child-Centered Play Therapy?
In this episode, we pivot from asking why play therapy, to why child-centered play therapy? I cover Axline's eight principles, I dispel myths or incorrect…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy9 | (Part 6 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
This is the sixth of a six part series from a FAPT conference workshop. In this final part, I go over the Child Centered Play Therapy Timeline, which maps to…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy8 | (Part 5 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
This is the fifth of a six part series from a FAPT conference workshop. In this fifth part, I go over Skills & Techniques of Interaction, which include: The "4…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy7 | (Part 4 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
This is the fourth of a six part series from a FAPT conference workshop. In this fourth part, I go over Applied Play Therapy, which includes: Be With…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy6 | (Part 3 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
This is the third of a six-part series from a FAPT conference workshop. In this third part, I go over the Foundations of Play Therapy: Core Beliefs of Play…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy5 | (Part 2 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
This is the second of a six-part series from a FAPT conference workshop. In this second part, I review the Foundations of Play Therapy: Philosophy of Play…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy4 | (Part 1 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
This is the first of a six part series from a FAPT conference workshop. These next six podcasts are a pre-cursor to the content in future episodes. In this…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy3 | Why Play Therapy?
In this episode, I move from "Why Play?" into specifically why play therapy works so well for kids. I encourage you to get the book Child-Centered Play Therapy…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy2 | Why Play?
In this episode we start with the fundamental question, why play? I know there may be seasoned play therapists that listen to this, but whether you are new to…
Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy1 | Overview And Vision For The Play Therapy Podcast
In this first episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I talk about my vision for the podcast and where we will go along this journey together. Consider this…