by ataraxiaweb | Jan 19, 2026 | Podcast, Questions & Answers
365 | Just Because They’re Older Doesn’t Mean We Change the Model 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...
by ataraxiaweb | Jan 19, 2026 | Podcast
364 | CCPT Gamechangers: How to Handle Children Who Dart Out of the Playroom In this Game Changers episode, I address one of the most stressful moments for play therapists: children who dart out of the playroom. I explain why “runners” are not a failure of the model...
by ataraxiaweb | Dec 17, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers
363 | Reducing Attrition by Preparing Parents for Resistance 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...
by ataraxiaweb | Dec 15, 2025 | Podcast
362 | CCPT Gamechangers: Why Overanalyzing the Play Becomes a Therapist Trap (Symbolic Play & Themes) In this Game Changers episode, I address a pattern I’ve been seeing everywhere: therapists becoming overly focused on identifying, interpreting, and assigning...
by ataraxiaweb | Dec 9, 2025 | Podcast
360 | CCPT Gamechangers: “Mom Said I’m Supposed To…” What You Do Next Matters In this Game Changers episode, I tackle a common but tricky moment in the playroom—when a child walks in and says, “Mom said I’m supposed to…” or repeats a parent’s explanation for why...
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