Podcast Archives - Play Therapy Podcast

338 | What Parents Really Need to Hear: How to Structure and Deliver Powerful Parent Consultations

by ataraxiaweb | Sep 16, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

338 | What Parents Really Need to Hear: How to Structure and Deliver Powerful Parent Consultations In this episode, I answer a question from Juliet in Georgia about how to communicate effectively with parents during the initial parent consultation and ongoing 5-week...

337 | Art of the Session: Narrative Commentary in CCPT

by ataraxiaweb | Sep 16, 2025 | Art of the Session, Podcast

337 | Art of the Session: Narrative Commentary in CCPT In this episode of the Art of the Session series, I introduce a skill I call Narrative Commentary—a powerful tool for those quiet, reflective moments in session when neither content nor emotion is being expressed...

336 | When a Child “Breaks” Limits: Staying True to the CCPT Model

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...

335 | Art of the Session: Play Session Guidelines – Labeling, Following the Metaphor, & Neutrality

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...

334 | Preparing Parents for What’s Coming: Set Expectations Early or Struggle Later

by ataraxiaweb | Sep 4, 2025 | Art of the Session, Podcast

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...

333 | Art of the Session: Encouragement and Esteem Building – Helping Kids Believe They’re Capable

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...