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25 | What To Do When You Are Not Feeling Supported As A Play Therapist At Your Place Of Work
Season 1 Episode 25
In this episode, I'm taking a break from the regular curriculum to answer some questions that have come in from listeners. One of the questions that …
3 years, 2 months ago
24 | Feelings Are Always Valid, Even If The Behavior Is Not Acceptable
Season 1 Episode 24
In episode #24 we are continuing with the "principles" of play therapy topics. The principle "Feelings Are Always Valid, Even If The Behavior Is No…
3 years, 3 months ago
23 | Reflecting Feelings Helps The Child Feel Understood, Lessens Anger, And Diffuses Intensity Of Emotion
Season 1 Episode 23
In this episode, I do a deep dive into an aspect of "why" you reflectively respond (track behavior, reflect feelings, reflect content). I discuss thr…
3 years, 3 months ago
22 | If You Know Enough To Ask A Question, Then You Know Enough To Make A Statement
Season 1 Episode 22
Another "Principle of Play Therapy"... "If You Know Enough To Ask A Question, Then You Know Enough To Make A Statement." Questions put children in th…
3 years, 3 months ago
21 | Questions Put Kids In Their Minds, But Kids Live In Their Hearts
Season 1 Episode 21
We're now moving from the "4 Pillars of Play Therapy", or the skills that we use in the playroom, to the "principles" of play therapy. The first pri…
3 years, 3 months ago
20 | Encouragement
Season 1 Episode 20
In this episode, I discuss the 4th "Pillar of Play Therapy"... Encouragement! Specific topics: The difference between encouragement and praise …
3 years, 3 months ago
19 | Limit Setting
Season 1 Episode 19
In this episode we explore the 3rd of the 4 Pillars of Play Therapy... Limit Setting. Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com Email me: bren…
3 years, 4 months ago
18 | Choice Giving
Season 1 Episode 18
In this episode we explore the 2nd of the 4 Pillars of Play Therapy... Choice Giving. Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com Email me: bren…
3 years, 4 months ago
17 | Reflective Responding In Play Therapy
Season 1 Episode 17
In this episode, I go into more detail on the reflecting responding skill used by child-centered play therapists. Reflecting responding consists of: …
3 years, 5 months ago
16 | Overview Of Reflective Responding
Season 1 Episode 16
Reflective responding... empathic responding. Whatever it is you call it, it's the skill that play therapists use to ensure that the child is heard, …
3 years, 5 months ago