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213 | House-Tree-Person Assessment: When and How to Use It in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 213
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Christina in Vermont regarding the first session with a child in the playro…
1 year, 9 months ago
212 | Session Savvy: Breaking the Habit of Saying 'OK' in the Child-Centered Play Therapy Playroom
Season 1 Episode 212
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I talk about the subtle impact of saying "OK" in the playroom. While it seems harmless in …
1 year, 9 months ago
211 | Setting Clear Expectations: How to Get Parents to Commit to Weekly Sessions
Season 1 Episode 211
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Sarah in Missouri about encouraging parents to commit to weekly play therapy s…
1 year, 9 months ago
210 | Why Saying "Good Choice" and "Bad Choice" Is Not Really A Choice
Season 1 Episode 210
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a great question from Vicky in Canada about the language we use with children, particularly…
1 year, 9 months ago
209 | Preventative Power: The Lasting Impact of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 209
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Jonathan in Ohio, who is curious about how child-centered play therapy (CCPT) …
1 year, 9 months ago
208 | Session Savvy: Avoiding Value-Laden Words in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 208
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore the subtle but significant impact of using value-laden words in child-centered p…
1 year, 9 months ago
207 | How to Let the Child Lead in Game Play: Child-Centered Examples and Guidance
Season 1 Episode 207
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Theodore in the UK, who is preparing his playroom and wondering about incorpora…
1 year, 10 months ago
206 | When Kids Don't Play: Screen Time or Something Else?
Season 1 Episode 206
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Kira in Texas about children who come into the playroom and do not play. Kira w…
1 year, 10 months ago
205 | Aggressive Play in the Playroom & Transitioning Kids to CCPT: Three Questions Answered
Season 1 Episode 205
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to three insightful questions from Texie in Michigan. She asks about managing aggressive play …
1 year, 10 months ago
204 | Aggression Isn't Always Anger: Decoding Aggressive Play in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 204
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore a common misinterpretation in child-centered play therapy: assuming that aggress…
1 year, 10 months ago