by ataraxiaweb | Sep 10, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers
336 | When a Child “Breaks” Limits: Staying True to the CCPT Model In this episode, I respond to a question from Jordan in New York about handling repeated limit “testing” in the playroom—especially in the context of children navigating divorce. I walk through the...
by ataraxiaweb | Sep 8, 2025 | Art of the Session, Podcast
335 | Art of the Session: Play Session Guidelines – Labeling, Following the Metaphor, & Neutrality In today’s episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our Art of the Session series by outlining three key session guidelines that don’t fall into the...
by ataraxiaweb | Sep 4, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers
334 | Preparing Parents for What’s Coming: Set Expectations Early or Struggle Later In this episode, I answer two important questions from McKenzie in Illinois—both centered around session frequency and resistance during therapy. I explain why weekly sessions are...
by ataraxiaweb | Sep 2, 2025 | Art of the Session, Podcast
333 | Art of the Session: Encouragement and Esteem Building – Helping Kids Believe They’re Capable In this episode of the Art of the Session series, I explore the final pillar of Child-Centered Play Therapy—Encouragement, with a bonus deep-dive into...
by ataraxiaweb | Aug 28, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers
332 | The Screen-Free Playroom: Holding the Line in a Digital World In this episode, I respond to a question from Kaylia in Arkansas about how to handle children who want to look something up on a phone during a play session. As screens become more prevalent in kids’...
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