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384 | Stop Trying to Figure Out the Play: A Reminder for CCPT Therapists

384 | Stop Trying to Figure Out the Play: A Reminder for CCPT Therapists

by ataraxiaweb | Mar 24, 2026 | Podcast

384 | Stop Trying to Figure Out the Play: A Reminder for CCPT Therapists In this episode, I address a growing trend I’ve been seeing among therapists—trying to interpret, analyze, and “figure out” what a child’s play means. I understand the desire to make sense of...
383 | The Parent Factor in CCPT: Can a Child Fully Heal If the Parent Doesn’t Change?

383 | The Parent Factor in CCPT: Can a Child Fully Heal If the Parent Doesn’t Change?

by ataraxiaweb | Mar 19, 2026 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

383 | The Parent Factor in CCPT: Can a Child Fully Heal If the Parent Doesn’t Change? In this episode, I answer a question about how a parent’s own anxiety, stress, or perfectionism impacts a child’s progress in play therapy. I talk through the reality that while...
382 | “Imposter Syndrome” in Therapy: Why It’s Time to Let It Go

382 | “Imposter Syndrome” in Therapy: Why It’s Time to Let It Go

by ataraxiaweb | Mar 18, 2026 | Podcast

382 | “Imposter Syndrome” in Therapy: Why It’s Time to Let It Go In this episode, I challenge the widespread use of the phrase “imposter syndrome” in the therapy field and invite you to reconsider what you’re saying—and believing—about yourself as a clinician. I...
381 | When Kids Ask Questions in the Playroom: How CCPT Therapists Should Respond

381 | When Kids Ask Questions in the Playroom: How CCPT Therapists Should Respond

by ataraxiaweb | Mar 12, 2026 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

381 | When Kids Ask Questions in the Playroom: How CCPT Therapists Should Respond In this episode, I answer a listener question about working with an inquisitive 11-year-old who frequently asks questions during sessions. Many child-centered play therapists struggle...
380 | From Playing Alone to Playing Together: Understanding the Shift in CCPT

380 | From Playing Alone to Playing Together: Understanding the Shift in CCPT

by ataraxiaweb | Mar 10, 2026 | Podcast

380 | From Playing Alone to Playing Together: Understanding the Shift in CCPT In this episode, I talk through the differences between independent play and collaborative play in child-centered play therapy sessions, and why understanding the distinction is so...
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