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45 | Encourage The Effort, Rather Than Praise The Product
Season 1 Episode 45
The second encouragement principle "Encourage The Effort, Rather Than Praise The Product." In this episode I will go over this principle and specifi…
2 years, 11 months ago
44 | Q&A: What If Kids Don't Move From Aggression To Nurturing Play?
Season 1 Episode 44
As a result of listening to the podcast on aggression in the playroom, listener Ethan emailed me "I was wondering if you have worked with a child who…
2 years, 11 months ago
43 | Noticing The Child Is A Powerful Builder Of Self-Esteem
Season 1 Episode 43
In this episode, I go over the first of the encouragement principles... "Noticing The Child Is A Powerful Builder Of Self-Esteem" Topics I address:…
2 years, 11 months ago
42 | Q&A: How To Become A Registered Play Therapist
Season 1 Episode 42
Tricia emailed me the following question: "Hello! I am currently a graduate student in mental health counseling in the state of New York. Unfortunate…
3 years ago
41 | When There Are No Limits, There Is No Security
Season 1 Episode 41
In this episode, I cover the last of the limit-setting principles. Limit-setting provides the security in which the relationship thrives. Podcast H…
3 years ago
40 | Q&A: What To Do When A Child Does Not Want To Leave The Playroom?
Season 1 Episode 40
Listener Sandi from Iowa emailed me this question: "I am hoping you will assist me with a common issue I find in the playroom. Please share an exampl…
3 years ago
39 | If You Can't Say It In Ten Words Or Less, Don't Say It
Season 1 Episode 39
In this episode I go over the 3rd limit setting principle from CPRT, "If you can't say it in ten words or less, don't say it." Not only is this reall…
3 years ago
38 | Q&A: How To Manage Your Schedule With Non-Weekly Clients
Season 1 Episode 38
As part of the "mindset" of being a private practice play therapist, you have to value your time. Especially because we have clients (kids) who mainl…
3 years ago
37 | Limits Are Not Needed Until They Are Needed
Season 1 Episode 37
In this episode, we cover the second of the limit setting principles, "limits are not needed until they are needed." This comes straight out of the C…
3 years ago
36 | Q&A: Exploring The Sensitive Topic Of Abuse And Neglect In The Playroom: A Guide For Play Therapists
Season 1 Episode 36
In this episode, I take on a question that was asked of my by listener Rachel. She asked: "I'm wondering what you do in situations where you have co…
3 years ago