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When It Feels Like “Nothing” Is Happening in Session—How to Add Variety Without Losing the Model

When It Feels Like “Nothing” Is Happening in Session—How to Add Variety Without Losing the Model

by ataraxiaweb | Apr 18, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

When It Feels Like “Nothing” Is Happening in Session—How to Add Variety Without Losing the Model In this episode, I respond to a question from Melissa in Colorado about how to handle sessions where children aren’t showing much emotion or verbalizing...
When Kids Assign You Roles: Staying Adherent to the CCPT Model During Role-Play Scenarios

When Kids Assign You Roles: Staying Adherent to the CCPT Model During Role-Play Scenarios

by ataraxiaweb | Apr 17, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

When Kids Assign You Roles: Staying Adherent to the CCPT Model During Role-Play Scenarios In this episode, I answer a question from Amanda in Wisconsin about how to respond when a child assigns us a role in play and expects us to make choices—like picking a color or...
CCPT Purism: Small Drifts and Deviations That Undermine the Model

CCPT Purism: Small Drifts and Deviations That Undermine the Model

by ataraxiaweb | Apr 15, 2025 | CCPT Purism, Podcast

CCPT Purism: Small Drifts and Deviations That Undermine the Model In this episode of the CCPT Purism series, I talk about a critical but often overlooked common drift points that shift us from pure CCPT practice. These are small, often unconscious shifts we make in...
CCPT Purism: The Paradox of Non-Directive but Highly Structured

CCPT Purism: The Paradox of Non-Directive but Highly Structured

by ataraxiaweb | Apr 8, 2025 | CCPT Purism, Podcast

CCPT Purism: The Paradox of Non-Directive but Highly Structured In this episode of the CCPT Purism series, I unpack one of the most misunderstood truths about Child-Centered Play Therapy: that while it’s non-directive, it is also deeply structured and intentional. I...
Making Sense of “Baby Talk” in a CCPT Playroom: What It Means and How to Respond

Making Sense of “Baby Talk” in a CCPT Playroom: What It Means and How to Respond

by ataraxiaweb | Apr 4, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

Making Sense of “Baby Talk” in a CCPT Playroom: What It Means and How to Respond In this episode, I answer a question from Kelli in Washington about how to respond when children use baby talk in the playroom. While it may seem like a small thing, baby talk...
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