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Season 1 Episode 355
In this episode, I answer two great listener questions from Mikaela in Illinois. First, we dive into costumes in the playroom—what's essential, how t…
4 months ago
354 | The Resistance Phase No One Talks About — And Why YOU Must Go Through It
Season 1 Episode 354
In this episode, I talk honestly about the struggles we all face as child-centered play therapists — not as problems to be avoided, but as essential …
4 months, 1 week ago
353 | Selective Mutism and CCPT: Trusting the Process
Season 1 Episode 353
In this episode, I respond to Erin's question about working with a selectively mute child. I explain that selective mutism isn't a separate diagnosis…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
352 | Power, Control, and Anxiety: Unpacking the Child's Need for Dominance
Season 1 Episode 352
In this episode, I respond to Heather's question about a client who returned to therapy after a higher level of care. This child's play is dominated …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
351 | Ending Well: How to Structure the Final Session in CCPT
Season 1 Episode 351
In this episode, I walk through the final phase of Child-Centered Play Therapy—the countdown and last session. Once a child is ready to terminate, ou…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
350 | Two Common Challenges: Self-Esteem Work and Separation Anxiety
Season 1 Episode 350
In this episode, I respond to two questions from Megan in D.C.—one about navigating self-esteem work and another about handling separation anxiety in…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
349 | When to End: Evaluating Client Readiness for Termination
Season 1 Episode 349
In this episode, I discuss how to determine when a child is truly ready to terminate therapy. While we often focus on the beginning and middle of the…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
348 | When Families Stop Coming: Understanding Attrition in CCPT
Season 1 Episode 348
In this episode, I respond to Sally's question about attendance and attrition in Child-Centered Play Therapy. Many therapists are noticing families s…
5 months ago
347 | Sibling & Group Work in CCPT: Bringing More Than One Child Into the Playroom
Season 1 Episode 347
In this episode, I explore the dynamics of sibling and group play therapy sessions in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). I walk through why and when…
5 months ago
346 | What to Do When the Child Dictates the Session and Controls the Dialogue
Season 1 Episode 346
In this episode, I respond to a question from Lungile, a clinician in South Africa working with a 9-year-old girl who engages in highly directive rol…
5 months, 1 week ago