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Season 1 Episode 245
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address two questions from Alison in Arkansas related to separation anxiety and resistance in child-ce…
1 year, 3 months ago
244 | Why Kids Use "Potty Talk" in Session — And How to Stay Child-Centered When Responding
Season 1 Episode 244
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Monica in California about how to handle "potty talk" in child-centered play th…
1 year, 3 months ago
243 | A Tidal Wave of Change: How CCPT is Transforming Lives Worldwide
Season 1 Episode 243
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I share a collection of inspiring emails from therapists, parents, and listeners who have fallen in love…
1 year, 3 months ago
242 | Children Deserve Therapy: The Case for Child-Centered Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 242
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Yehudis in New York about the growing belief that child therapy should be a "l…
1 year, 3 months ago
241 | Short on Time, Big on Impact: CCPT for Kids with Communication Barriers
Season 1 Episode 241
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Ailene in North Carolina, a clinical counseling student working with a partiall…
1 year, 3 months ago
240 | It's Not About the Toys: The Power of the Therapeutic Relationship in CCPT
Season 1 Episode 240
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer two thoughtful questions from Mikayla, a graduate student and new play therapist in Illinois. M…
1 year, 3 months ago
239 | The Power of "Yet": A Simple Word That Changes Reflective Responding in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 239
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I share a simple but powerful "Pro Tip": the importance of adding the word "yet" when returning responsi…
1 year, 3 months ago
238 | Transitioning from Directive to Non-Directive: From Moms in the Room to Letting Go of Plans
Season 1 Episode 238
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer two questions from Alyssa in California, a therapist in training, about working with children i…
1 year, 3 months ago
237 | Navigating End-of-Session Challenges: Taking Toys and Child Won't Leave the Playroom
Season 1 Episode 237
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Jess in Florida about how to handle a child who refuses to leave the playroom …
1 year, 3 months ago
236 | Session Savvy Finale: Preserving the Classical CCPT Model
Season 1 Episode 236
In this Session Savvy "wrap-up" episode, I end the series by emphasizing the importance of preserving the classical child-centered play therapy (CCPT…
1 year, 3 months ago