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Bridge-Building Play Theme In Play Therapy

Bridge-Building Play Theme In Play Therapy

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore the world of bridge building play, a theme within the broader category of control and safety. Bridge building play isn't just about literal bridges; it includes structures children create to connect various...

Tuning In: The Power Of Tone Of Voice In Play Therapy

Tuning In: The Power Of Tone Of Voice In Play Therapy

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I delve into a topic of the power of tone of voice in play therapy. A listener from Maryland named Batsheva posed an excellent question about how our tone can profoundly impact a therapy session. I discuss the significance...

Self-Fixing Theme In Play Therapy

Self-Fixing Theme In Play Therapy

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I delve into a significant theme: self fixing in the context of play therapy. We've explored fixing and failure to fix before, but self fixing presents a unique perspective. It's when a child perceives something broken...

Failure To Fix Theme In Play Therapy

Failure To Fix Theme In Play Therapy

In this episode, I delved into another control and safety theme—the "failure to fix" theme. It's a counterpart to the "fixing play" theme we explored last time. Understanding these play themes is vital for effective therapy. Failure to fix happens when a child...

Fixing Play Theme In Play Therapy

Fixing Play Theme In Play Therapy

Today, we're diving into the "fixing play" theme in child-centered play therapy. This theme often follows "broken play" and is closely tied to control and safety themes. In essence, it's about a child or character working to mend something broken through actions like...

Q&A: Working With Kids With Sexual Behavior Or Abuse Backgrounds

Q&A: Working With Kids With Sexual Behavior Or Abuse Backgrounds

In this episode of The Play Therapy Podcast, I address the critical topic of working with children who have experienced sexual abuse or exhibit sexualized behaviors. Combining questions from listeners Monica and Anna, I delve into three key aspects: acknowledging and...

Broken Play Theme in Play Therapy

Broken Play Theme in Play Therapy

In this episode, we delve into the "Broken Play Theme" in child-centered play therapy's category of safety and control themes. Exploring Broken Play Theme: Children depict brokenness in their play through two lenses: a broken self or a broken object. This theme delves...

Burying Or Drowning Theme

Burying Or Drowning Theme

In this episode, we're delving into the intriguing burying or drowning theme, a part of our ongoing exploration of control and safety themes. Burying involves hiding characters or objects under sand, toys, or even clothes, symbolizing various intentions. It can...

Fire Play Theme In Play Therapy

Fire Play Theme In Play Therapy

Today, we're entering the realm of control and safety themes, marking a transition from our previous categories. Specifically, we're exploring the intriguing concept of fire play. Children engage in fire play with remarkable diversity, expressing it through a spectrum...

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