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Back to Search352 | 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 …
8 months, 4 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…
9 months 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…
9 months 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…
9 months, 1 week 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…
9 months, 1 week 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…
9 months, 2 weeks 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…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
345 | When a Child Won't Go Back to the Playroom: Navigating the "Lobby" Session with the Child and Parents
Season 1 Episode 345
In this episode, I walk you through one of the most challenging—but entirely normal—scenarios in child-centered play therapy: when a child refuses to…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
344 | Neutral Truth, Big Impact: Communicating with Children and Advocating for Them
Season 1 Episode 344
In this episode, I answer two questions from Chloe in Georgia. First, I talk about how to navigate physical limitations or health issues—like pregnan…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
343 | Art of the Session: A Complete Framework for Confident Practice
Season 1 Episode 343
In this final episode of the Art of the Session series, I walk through a full recap of everything we've covered over the past 16 episodes. This has b…
9 months, 4 weeks ago