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Season 1 Episode 324
In this episode of the Art of the Session series, I focus on one of the most foundational yet misunderstood CCPT skills: tracking behavior. I explain what it is, when to use it, and why it matters—ev…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
323 | What to Do When Time Is Up But the Child Isn’t Regulated Yet
Season 1 Episode 323
In this episode, I respond to a question from Crystal, a school-based clinician in Minnesota, about how to end sessions when a child is emotionally dysregulated. Especially in settings like schools, …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
322 | Art of the Session: The CCPT Therapist’s Shortlist—11 Responses That Work In Any Given Moment In A Session
Season 1 Episode 322
In this Art of the Session episode, I walk through one of the most empowering and clarifying truths about CCPT: there’s a finite list of responses we use in session—and mastering those is enough. I o…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
321 | Managing Repetitive, Attention-Seeking Behaviors in the Playroom: Staying Neutral in CCPT
Season 1 Episode 321
In this episode, I answer a unique and surprisingly common question from Zoe in Texas: what do you do when a child in CCPT is consistently farting in session—and seems to be doing it on purpose? We u…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
320 | Art of the Session: The Exact Words You Say When Entering the Playroom
Season 1 Episode 320
In this episode of the Art of the Session series, I focus on a key moment that sets the tone for every CCPT session: the exact phrase you say when entering the playroom. While it may seem like a smal…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
319 | Art of the Session: Empowerment on the Way to the Playroom
Season 1 Episode 319
In this episode of the Art of the Session series, I walk you through a phase of the play therapy process that’s often overlooked—what happens on the way to the playroom. This moment may feel small, b…
Published on 3 months ago
318 | Mastering CPRT Announcement + Q&A: CCPT Termination Criteria (How to Know When a Child Is Truly Ready)
Season 1 Episode 318
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Published on 3 months ago
317 | CCPT with Tweens: Navigating the Shift from Play to Conversation
Season 1 Episode 317
In this episode, I respond to a thoughtful question from Dearbhla in Ireland about working with a 12-year-old client who prefers to talk rather than engage in traditional play. As children get older,…
Published on 3 months ago
316 | When Parents Join the Session: Why It Compromises the CCPT Model
Season 1 Episode 316
In this episode, I answer a question from Hope in Kentucky about incorporating parents into the CCPT process. Her case involved a foster mom participating in session—and the outcome revealed why that…
Published on 3 months ago
315 | Theoretical Integrity in Play Therapy: Why One Model Matters (The Case Against Integrative Play Therapy)
Season 1 Episode 315
In this episode, I respond to a thoughtful question from Cassie in North Carolina about integrative play therapy and the belief that there’s no “one size fits all” approach. As a CCPT purist, I expla…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago