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354 | The Resistance Phase No One Talks About — And Why YOU Must Go Through It

354 | The Resistance Phase No One Talks About — And Why YOU Must Go Through It

by ataraxiaweb | Nov 18, 2025 | Podcast

354 | The Resistance Phase No One Talks About — And Why YOU Must Go Through It In this episode, I talk honestly about the struggles we all face as child-centered play therapists — not as problems to be avoided, but as essential parts of our own therapeutic journey....
353 | Selective Mutism and CCPT: Trusting the Process

353 | Selective Mutism and CCPT: Trusting the Process

by ataraxiaweb | Nov 12, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

353 | Selective Mutism and CCPT: Trusting the Process In this episode, I respond to Erin’s question about working with a selectively mute child. I explain that selective mutism isn’t a separate diagnosis—it’s rooted in paralyzing anxiety. Once we understand that, we...
352 | Power, Control, and Anxiety: Unpacking the Child’s Need for Dominance

352 | Power, Control, and Anxiety: Unpacking the Child’s Need for Dominance

by ataraxiaweb | Nov 6, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

352 | Power, Control, and Anxiety: Unpacking the Child’s Need for Dominance In this episode, I respond to Heather’s question about a client who returned to therapy after a higher level of care. This child’s play is dominated by themes of money, power, and control —...
351 | Ending Well: How to Structure the Final Session in CCPT

351 | Ending Well: How to Structure the Final Session in CCPT

by ataraxiaweb | Nov 4, 2025 | Podcast

351 | Ending Well: How to Structure the Final Session in CCPT In this episode, I walk through the final phase of Child-Centered Play Therapy—the countdown and last session. Once a child is ready to terminate, our focus shifts to helping them process and celebrate the...
350 | Two Common Challenges: Self-Esteem Work and Separation Anxiety

350 | Two Common Challenges: Self-Esteem Work and Separation Anxiety

by ataraxiaweb | Oct 30, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

350 | Two Common Challenges: Self-Esteem Work and Separation Anxiety In this episode, I respond to two questions from Megan in D.C.—one about navigating self-esteem work and another about handling separation anxiety in school settings. I explain how to respond when a...
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