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Season 1 Episode 344
In this episode, I answer two questions from Chloe in Georgia. First, I talk about how to navigate physical limitations or health issues—like pregnancy, illness, or injury—in the playroom without dis…
Published on 10 hours ago
343 | Art of the Session: A Complete Framework for Confident Practice
Season 1 Episode 343
In this final episode of the Art of the Session series, I walk through a full recap of everything we’ve covered over the past 16 episodes. This has been one of the most in-depth series I’ve ever done…
Published on 2 days, 9 hours ago
342 | Answer or Redirect? Preserving Connection Without Shifting the Focus
Season 1 Episode 342
In this Q&A episode, I answer three questions from Emily. First, I share how I guide parents to respond when a child—or their sibling—asks why they’re going to therapy. I offer simple, CCPT-aligned l…
Published on 6 days, 9 hours ago
341 | Art of the Session: Role Play in CCPT - Staying Centered When the Child Assigns You a Role
Season 1 Episode 341
In this episode of the Art of the Session series, I focus on how we engage in role play within child-centered play therapy sessions—and more importantly, how to do it without taking over the process.…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
340 | "I Hate This and I Hate You": Trust the Process When Kids Push Back in Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 340
In this episode, I respond to a powerful and relatable question from Liba in Pennsylvania about working with a highly anxious, intensely resistant 8-year-old diagnosed with ADHD. Liba shares details …
Published on 2 weeks ago
339 | Art of the Session: “I Wonder” and Whisper Techniques
Season 1 Episode 339
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore two valuable techniques that every child-centered play therapist should have in their toolbox: the “I wonder” statement and the whisper techniqu…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
338 | What Parents Really Need to Hear: How to Structure and Deliver Powerful Parent Consultations
Season 1 Episode 338
In this episode, I answer a question from Juliet in Georgia about how to communicate effectively with parents during the initial parent consultation and ongoing 5-week consults. I break down what to …
Published on 3 weeks ago
337 | Art of the Session: Narrative Commentary in CCPT
Season 1 Episode 337
In this episode of the Art of the Session series, I introduce a skill I call Narrative Commentary—a powerful tool for those quiet, reflective moments in session when neither content nor emotion is be…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
336 | When a Child “Breaks” Limits: Staying True to the CCPT Model
Season 1 Episode 336
In this episode, I respond to a question from Jordan in New York about handling repeated limit “testing” in the playroom—especially in the context of children navigating divorce. I walk through the e…
Published on 4 weeks ago
335 | Art of the Session: Play Session Guidelines - Labeling, Following the Metaphor, & Neutrality
Season 1 Episode 335
In today’s episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our Art of the Session series by outlining three key session guidelines that don’t fall into the typical “skills” category, but are essentia…
Published on 1 month ago