Podcast Episodes
Back to Search283 | Supporting Parents Through Divorce: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
Season 1 Episode 283
In this special episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby—licensed psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and founder of Growing Self Counsel…
1 year, 4 months ago
282 | CCPT Purism: From Rogers to Axline and the Eight Principles That Shaped the Child-Centered Play Therapy Model
Season 1 Episode 282
In this episode of the CCPT Purism series, I take you through the foundational role of Virginia Axline in translating Carl Rogers' person-centered th…
1 year, 4 months ago
281 | Playroom Representation: Sensitivity Without Over-Complication
Season 1 Episode 281
In this episode, I answer a question from Mia in California about how to approach dollhouse families and representation in the CCPT playroom. We don'…
1 year, 4 months ago
280 | When Kids Say "Stop Copying Me", Session Outside? Sandtray Use? Can I Take This Toy Home? Answering Real CCPT Questions
Season 1 Episode 280
In this episode, I answer questions from Heather, who provides play therapy in a boys' home setting for ages 10–12. We cover a wide range of topics, …
1 year, 4 months ago
279 | Client "Fit" in CCPT Isn't About the Child—It's About Expectations, Policies, and Processes
Season 1 Episode 279
In this episode, I answer a question from Chloe in Georgia about how to assess whether a client or family is a good "fit" for CCPT. I clarify that CC…
1 year, 4 months ago
278 | CCPT Purism: The Core Tenets & Conditions That Shaped Child-Centered Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 278
In this episode, I continue the CCPT Purism series with a deep dive into the core tenets and core conditions of Child-Centered Play Therapy. I walk t…
1 year, 4 months ago
277 | When Directive Play Therapy Backfires: A Case for CCPT
Season 1 Episode 277
In this episode, I respond to a question from Sasha in Oregon about a challenging session with a 9-year-old client. She attempted to incorporate dire…
1 year, 4 months ago
276 | Following a Child's Lead vs. Returning Responsibility: Knowing the Difference
Season 1 Episode 276
In this episode, I answer a question from Sandi in Iowa about how to respond when children ask or tell us to do things in the playroom. Whether it's …
1 year, 5 months ago
275 | CCPT Purism (New Series): How Rogers Broke the Rules—And Changed Child-Centered Play Therapy Forever
Season 1 Episode 275
In this episode, I kick off a brand new series: CCPT Purism—a deep dive into what it truly means to be a pure Child-Centered Play Therapist. I've see…
1 year, 5 months ago
274 | Room Wrecking, Risk-Taking, and Sensory-Seeking: What's Behind the Play?
Season 1 Episode 274
In this episode, I answer a question from Danielle in Georgia about a six-year-old child processing grief after the loss of his father. His play incl…
1 year, 5 months ago