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Q&A: How To Become A Registered Play Therapist

Q&A: How To Become A Registered Play Therapist

Tricia emailed me the following question: "Hello! I am currently a graduate student in mental health counseling in the state of New York. Unfortunately there aren’t many resources for play therapy in the upstate area. I’m wondering if you could share your knowledge on...

When There Are No Limits, There Is No Security

When There Are No Limits, There Is No Security

In this episode, I cover the last of the limit setting principles. Limit setting provides the security in which the relationship thrives. Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com Play Therapy Training HQ: https://www.playtherapynow.com Email me:...

Q&A: What To Do When A Child Does Not Want To Leave The Playroom?

Q&A: What To Do When A Child Does Not Want To Leave The Playroom?

Listener Sandi from Iowa emailed me this question: "I am hoping you will assist me with a common issue I find in the playroom. Please share an example of how you respond to a child who doesn’t want to leave the playroom..." Thank you so much for emailing me this...

If You Can’t Say It In Ten Words Or Less, Don’t Say It

If You Can’t Say It In Ten Words Or Less, Don’t Say It

In this episode I go over the 3rd limit setting principle, "If you can't say it in ten words or less, don't say it." Not only is this really important for therapists during limit setting, but it helps to know how to articulate this to parents as well. Podcast HQ:...

Limits Are Not Needed Until They Are Needed

Limits Are Not Needed Until They Are Needed

In this episode, we cover the second of the limit setting principles, "limits are not needed until they are needed." This comes straight out of the CPRT training by Landreth & Bratton, with some practical application and stories from my playroom. Podcast...

When A Child Is Drowning, It’s Not The Time To Teach Them To Swim

When A Child Is Drowning, It’s Not The Time To Teach Them To Swim

In this episode, I cover the first of the Limit Setting principles, "When A Child Is Drowning, It's Not The Time To Teach Them To Swim." This principle comes out of the CPRT training. What I mean by that is, when a child is "drowning", emotionally, it's not the time...

Big Choices For Big Kids, Little Choices For Little Kids

Big Choices For Big Kids, Little Choices For Little Kids

This episode is the last of the choice giving principles. This principle comes straight out of the Landreth/Bratton CPRT curriculum. Topics I discuss in this episode are: - Age appropriateness of choices - How many choices you provide - The responsibility that comes...

How To Conduct Sibling/Group Play Sessions

How To Conduct Sibling/Group Play Sessions

In this episode, I give my input to a listener who emailed me about their client's Mom, that was interested in sibling sessions. The listener wanted to know if there was anything that I would mention or do. I have done quite a few sibling and group sessions, and I...

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