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When a Child Falls Asleep in Play Therapy: Trusting the CCPT Process

When a Child Falls Asleep in Play Therapy: Trusting the CCPT Process

by ataraxiaweb | Feb 20, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

When a Child Falls Asleep in Play Therapy: Trusting the CCPT Process In this episode, I answer a question from Chris about working with a 14-year-old client who frequently falls asleep during play therapy sessions. This situation raises important considerations about...
Adulthood Bias: The Barrier to Parents Understanding Children’s Behavior

Adulthood Bias: The Barrier to Parents Understanding Children’s Behavior

by ataraxiaweb | Feb 18, 2025 | Podcast

Adulthood Bias: The Barrier to Parents Understanding Children’s Behavior In this episode, I introduce the concept of adulthood bias—the tendency for adults to forget what it was like to be a child, leading to unrealistic expectations for children’s...
When You and the Child Don’t Speak the Same Language in CCPT

When You and the Child Don’t Speak the Same Language in CCPT

by ataraxiaweb | Feb 14, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

When You and the Child Don’t Speak the Same Language in CCPT In this episode, I address a question about the role of verbal communication in CCPT. Research shows that play therapy is effective even when the therapist and child don’t speak the same language, yet verbal...
Think You’re an Independent Contractor? You Might Not Be. Know the Difference Between Independent Contractor Vs. Employee Categorization

Think You’re an Independent Contractor? You Might Not Be. Know the Difference Between Independent Contractor Vs. Employee Categorization

by ataraxiaweb | Feb 11, 2025 | Podcast

Think You’re an Independent Contractor? You Might Not Be. Know the Difference Between Independent Contractor Vs. Employee Categorization In this episode, I take a break between series for a much-needed “palate cleanse” to address an issue that keeps...
Fighting for CCPT: How to Advocate for Child-Centered Play Therapy in Sexual Abuse Cases and Trauma Work

Fighting for CCPT: How to Advocate for Child-Centered Play Therapy in Sexual Abuse Cases and Trauma Work

by ataraxiaweb | Feb 11, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

Fighting for CCPT: How to Advocate for Child-Centered Play Therapy in Sexual Abuse Cases and Trauma Work In this episode, I answer a question from Lisa in Maryland about the role of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) in cases involving trauma and sexual behavior. Many...
When and How to Use Enlargement in CCPT & Tracking Progress in CCPT (What to Do When Stages Aren’t Clear)

When and How to Use Enlargement in CCPT & Tracking Progress in CCPT (What to Do When Stages Aren’t Clear)

by ataraxiaweb | Feb 11, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

When and How to Use Enlargement in CCPT & Tracking Progress in CCPT (What to Do When Stages Aren’t Clear) In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer two questions from Terry in Ireland. First, I break down the role of enlargement and...
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