Podcast Episodes
Back to Search255 | Mastering Neutrality: Practicing Neutrality Means Letting Go of Expectations, Not Emotions
Season 1 Episode 255
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue exploring the essential role of neutrality in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). I unpack ho…
1 year, 2 months ago
254 | From Cutting to Conversations: Handling Safety Concerns in CCPT
Season 1 Episode 254
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Christy in New Mexico about working with a 12-year-old client who has a his…
1 year, 2 months ago
253 | Integrating CCPT Principles into Child-Led Educational Settings
Season 1 Episode 253
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a series of thoughtful questions from Emily in Washington State, who runs an outdoor playschool…
1 year, 2 months ago
252 | Mastering Neutrality: The "Missing Tenet" in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 252
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I introduce a new series focused on neutrality in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). Neutrality is a fo…
1 year, 2 months ago
251 | Becoming a Person of Impact: Beyond the Playroom in 2025
Season 1 Episode 251
In this special "live" episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I reflect on the concept of impact and how we, as child-centered play therapists, can thi…
1 year, 2 months ago
250 | How to Approach Autism Concerns with Parents as a Child-Centered Play Therapist
Season 1 Episode 250
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Bracha in New York about working with children who might be on the autism spect…
1 year, 2 months ago
249 | Permission-Seeking and Negative Self-Talk: Staying Neutral in the Child-Centered Playroom
Season 1 Episode 249
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to Anna from Virginia, a new child-centered play therapist, who seeks advice on a variety of s…
1 year, 2 months ago
248 | Adherence, Power, and Certification: A Global CCPT Discussion
Season 1 Episode 248
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer three questions from Mai in Bahrain, a mental health counselor in training. Mai asks about inte…
1 year, 2 months ago
247 | From Frustration to Confidence: Why Theoretical Adherence Matters in Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 247
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the importance of theoretical adherence in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). As we wrap up…
1 year, 2 months ago
246 | Why Hiding Toys Matters: Reflecting Permanence and Trust in the Child-Centered Playroom
Season 1 Episode 246
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Rob in Arizona about a child who hides toys and asks if they will be safe w…
1 year, 3 months ago