by ataraxiaweb | Nov 7, 2023 | Podcast, Themes
Containing Play Theme In Play Therapy In this episode, I start into the category of safety play by focusing on the first theme: containing play. I explore the five themes under safety play, emphasizing their focus on ensuring safety for a child or an identified...
by ataraxiaweb | Nov 3, 2023 | Podcast, Questions & Answers
When Kids Want Out: Strategies For Play Therapists When Kids Try To Leave The Session Early In this episode of the podcast, I answer an email from Nell in Maryland. Nell asks what to do when a child wants to leave the play therapy session early. When it rains, it...
by ataraxiaweb | Oct 31, 2023 | Podcast, Themes
Sorting Play Theme In Play Therapy In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of the Control and Safety themes with a focus on ‘sorting play.’ I share an anecdote from my graduate school experience, illustrating what sorting play entails and its...
by ataraxiaweb | Oct 26, 2023 | Podcast, Questions & Answers
Therapist Dilemma: What To Do When A Child Falls Asleep In Session In this episode, I addressed a question from a listener, Kianna in Pennsylvania, who is in an internship and recently inherited a playroom. She’s working with three boys whose parents are going...
by ataraxiaweb | Oct 24, 2023 | Podcast, Themes
Mess-Making Play Theme in Play Therapy In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the theme of mess making play in child-centered play therapy. Mess making play is when a child intentionally creates chaos and disorder within the therapeutic playroom. I...
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