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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...
349 | When to End: Evaluating Client Readiness for Termination

349 | When to End: Evaluating Client Readiness for Termination

by ataraxiaweb | Oct 28, 2025 | Podcast

349 | When to End: Evaluating Client Readiness for Termination In this episode, I discuss how to determine when a child is truly ready to terminate therapy. While we often focus on the beginning and middle of the CCPT process, understanding when and how to end is...
348 | When Families Stop Coming: Understanding Attrition in CCPT

348 | When Families Stop Coming: Understanding Attrition in CCPT

by ataraxiaweb | Oct 22, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

348 | When Families Stop Coming: Understanding Attrition in CCPT In this episode, I respond to Sally’s question about attendance and attrition in Child-Centered Play Therapy. Many therapists are noticing families stop coming around the fifth or sixth session, and I...
347 | Sibling & Group Work in CCPT: Bringing More Than One Child Into the Playroom

347 | Sibling & Group Work in CCPT: Bringing More Than One Child Into the Playroom

by ataraxiaweb | Oct 21, 2025 | Podcast

347 | Sibling & Group Work in CCPT: Bringing More Than One Child Into the Playroom In this episode, I explore the dynamics of sibling and group play therapy sessions in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). I walk through why and when it makes sense to pair...
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