Play Therapy Podcast
  • Home
  • Podcast Episodes
  • Play Therapy Topics
    • Foundations
    • Applications
    • Skills and Techniques
    • Articulation
    • Themes
    • CCPT Purism
    • Questions & Answers
  • About
Navigating Play Therapy with Siblings: Practical Tips for Child-Centered Play Therapists

Navigating Play Therapy with Siblings: Practical Tips for Child-Centered Play Therapists

by ataraxiaweb | May 29, 2024 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

Navigating Play Therapy with Siblings: Practical Tips for Child-Centered Play Therapists In this episode, I answer a listener question about working with siblings in play therapy. I share that joint sessions can be beneficial if siblings experienced the same stressful...
The “I Wonder” Blunder: Avoid Directive Questioning and Master “I Wonder” Statements and Whispers in Child-Centered Play Therapy

The “I Wonder” Blunder: Avoid Directive Questioning and Master “I Wonder” Statements and Whispers in Child-Centered Play Therapy

by ataraxiaweb | May 27, 2024 | Podcast

The “I Wonder” Blunder: Avoid Directive Questioning and Master “I Wonder” Statements and Whispers in Child-Centered Play Therapy In this episode, I dive into the proper use of “I wonder” statements and the whisper technique in...
Safe Play: What It Means When a Child Picks the Same Toys Every Time

Safe Play: What It Means When a Child Picks the Same Toys Every Time

by ataraxiaweb | May 24, 2024 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

Safe Play: What It Means When a Child Picks the Same Toys Every Time In this episode, I address a great question from Katie in Florida about what to do when kids seem unsure of what to play with in later play therapy sessions and gravitate toward the same activities...
Making the Transition: How to Shift from Directive to a Child-Centered Play Therapy Approach

Making the Transition: How to Shift from Directive to a Child-Centered Play Therapy Approach

by ataraxiaweb | May 21, 2024 | Podcast

Making the Transition: How to Shift from Directive to a Child-Centered Play Therapy Approach In this episode, I discuss how to transition from a directive or eclectic play therapy approach to a fully child-centered play therapy model. I share tips for communicating...
How Child-Centered Principles Transformed My Art Classroom: Gabby’s Transformation Story

How Child-Centered Principles Transformed My Art Classroom: Gabby’s Transformation Story

by ataraxiaweb | May 16, 2024 | Podcast

How Child-Centered Principles Transformed My Art Classroom: Gabby’s Transformation Story In this episode, I shared an inspiring email from Gabby, an art teacher in South Africa who has been applying child-centered play therapy principles in her classroom. Gabby...
The Moment It All Clicked: Unexpected Paths to a Career in CCPT

The Moment It All Clicked: Unexpected Paths to a Career in CCPT

by ataraxiaweb | May 13, 2024 | Podcast

The Moment It All Clicked: Unexpected Paths to a Career in CCPT In this episode, I share some fascinating unofficial data I collected from my email subscribers about their journeys to finding child-centered play therapy (CCPT). I was curious to learn more after...
« Older Entries
Next Entries »

Recent Posts

  • 336 | When a Child “Breaks” Limits: Staying True to the CCPT Model
  • 335 | Art of the Session: Play Session Guidelines – Labeling, Following the Metaphor, & Neutrality
  • 334 | Preparing Parents for What’s Coming: Set Expectations Early or Struggle Later
  • 333 | Art of the Session: Encouragement and Esteem Building – Helping Kids Believe They’re Capable
  • 332 | The Screen-Free Playroom: Holding the Line in a Digital World

Recent Comments

    © 2025 Play Therapy Podcast™ - The Hicks Group, LLC - All Rights Reserved