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In this episode, I answer a question about working with tweens and teens—particularly neurodivergent clients—and whether it’s ever appropriate to “check in” verbally about things like school. I explain why, even with older children and adolescents, directly asking...

In this episode, I respond to Elliott’s question about children who strongly resist play therapy from the very beginning and parents who eventually give up and terminate early. I explain why early resistance is not a red flag for CCPT failure, but often a clear...

In this episode, I answer Andrea’s question about providing CCPT in a client’s home and navigating the challenges that arise when the play space isn’t a traditional playroom. In mobile or in-home CCPT, the environment itself can make limit-setting and structure...

In this episode, I respond to Dovi’s question about an older child whose session became dysregulated when his dad joined the playroom. I explain why parent presence fundamentally disrupts the CCPT process, breaks the therapeutic dyad, and immediately alters safety,...

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 to think creatively with limited space, and how to make costume play meaningful for kids without overloading your...

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—it’s rooted in paralyzing anxiety. Once we understand that, we can approach it with CCPT through safety, trust, and...