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Season 1 Episode 385
In this episode, I answer a question about how to communicate with children regarding two important parts of the play therapy process: meeting with p…
6 hours ago
384 | Stop Trying to Figure Out the Play: A Reminder for CCPT Therapists
Season 1 Episode 384
In this episode, I address a growing trend I've been seeing among therapists—trying to interpret, analyze, and "figure out" what a child's play means…
2 days, 6 hours ago
383 | The Parent Factor in CCPT: Can a Child Fully Heal If the Parent Doesn't Change?
Season 1 Episode 383
In this episode, I answer a question about how a parent's own anxiety, stress, or perfectionism impacts a child's progress in play therapy. I talk th…
1 week ago
382 | "Imposter Syndrome" in Therapy: Why It's Time to Let It Go
Season 1 Episode 382
In this episode, I challenge the widespread use of the phrase "imposter syndrome" in the therapy field and invite you to reconsider what you're sayin…
1 week, 1 day ago
381 | When Kids Ask Questions in the Playroom: How CCPT Therapists Should Respond
Season 1 Episode 381
In this episode, I answer a listener question about working with an inquisitive 11-year-old who frequently asks questions during sessions. Many child…
2 weeks ago
380 | From Playing Alone to Playing Together: Understanding the Shift in CCPT
Season 1 Episode 380
In this episode, I talk through the differences between independent play and collaborative play in child-centered play therapy sessions, and why unde…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
379 | When Children Leave the Playroom and Parents Email Too Much: Two Questions Answered
Season 1 Episode 379
In this episode, I answer two listener questions that highlight common challenges child-centered play therapists face in session and in communication…
3 weeks ago
378 | Stop Rescuing Children in the Playroom
Season 1 Episode 378
In this episode, I address something I see far too often in child-centered play therapy: therapists struggling to let children struggle. If it is pai…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
377 | The Therapist Trust Triad & Parent Partnership Pathway: Frameworks for Parent Engagement and Client Retention
Season 1 Episode 377
In this episode, I recap the second day of Field of Dreams and focus specifically on what I believe is one of the most crucial — and often overlooked…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
376 | Q&A Lightning Round #9: Six Questions from Four Listeners Answered
Season 1 Episode 376
In this lightning round episode, I tackle four listener questions that each highlight common pressure points in CCPT practice. First, I address a que…
1 month ago