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103 | When Kids Want Out: Strategies For Play Therapists When Kids Try To Leave The Session Early
Season 1 Episode 103
In this episode of the podcast, I answer an email from Nell in Maryland. Nell asks what to do when a child wants to leave the play therapy session ea…
2 years, 9 months ago
102 | Sorting Play Theme In Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 102
In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of the Control and Safety themes with a focus on 'sorting play.' I share an anecdote from my graduate sch…
2 years, 9 months ago
101 | Therapist Dilemma: What To Do When A Child Falls Asleep In Session
Season 1 Episode 101
In this episode, I addressed a question from a listener, Kianna in Pennsylvania, who is in an internship and recently inherited a playroom. She's wor…
2 years, 9 months ago
100 | Mess-Making Play Theme in Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 100
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the theme of mess making play in child-centered play therapy. Mess making play is when a chi…
2 years, 9 months ago
99 | From Meltdowns to Milestones: Supporting Parents and Children in Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 99
In this episode, I respond to a question from Kaylee in Georgia regarding how to support parents in child-centered play therapy. It's crucial to prep…
2 years, 9 months ago
98 | Cleaning Play Theme In Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 98
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I'm excited to explore the cleaning play theme. As a child-centered play therapist, I've observed variou…
2 years, 9 months ago
97 | The Art Of Not Answering: Remaining Child-Centered When Children Ask Questions In The Playroom
Season 1 Episode 97
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a common concern from our listeners: how to handle children's questions during play sessions w…
2 years, 9 months ago
96 | Instability Theme In Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 96
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we're diving into the theme of instability. It's a theme that often partners up with others, like good v…
2 years, 9 months ago
95 | How To Stay True To Child-Centered Play Therapy With Teens And Tweens
Season 1 Episode 95
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we dive into a question raised by three listeners: Nneka from England, Anna from Canada, and Grace from …
2 years, 9 months ago
94 | Bridge-Building Play Theme In Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 94
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore the world of bridge building play, a theme within the broader category of control and safety. …
2 years, 10 months ago