by ataraxiaweb | Jan 4, 2024 | Podcast, Questions & Answers
SMART Goals and Child-Centered Play Therapy: How to Bridge the Gap in a School Setting In this episode, I respond to a question from Emery in New Jersey, a school-based child-centered play therapist, about setting therapeutic goals in a school setting that emphasizes...
by ataraxiaweb | Jan 2, 2024 | Podcast, Themes
Sexualized Activity Theme In Play Therapy In this episode, we dive into the challenging topic of sexualized play themes in child-centered play therapy. I discuss how children may act out sexual activities using miniatures, dolls, or figures during play sessions. I...
by ataraxiaweb | Dec 28, 2023 | Podcast, Questions & Answers
Toy Takers!: Setting Limits On Children Taking Toys Home In this episode, I respond to a question from Stacy in Colorado about children taking toys from the playroom. Stacy describes a situation where a girl repeatedly tries to take toys home, while her sister asks...
by ataraxiaweb | Dec 26, 2023 | Podcast, Themes
Failure Theme In Play Therapy In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we explore the theme of failure in play therapy sessions. I dive into the nuances of failure play and how it differs from mastery play, which was discussed in a previous episode. Failure play...
by ataraxiaweb | Dec 21, 2023 | Podcast, Questions & Answers
Tackling “Boredom”: Exploring the Deeper Meanings Behind a Child Saying That Play Therapy Is Boring In this episode, I respond to a question from Yanna in Massachusetts about how to handle a child who says play therapy is boring. Yana also expressed...
by ataraxiaweb | Dec 19, 2023 | Podcast, Themes
Mastery/Competence Play Theme In Play Therapy In this episode, we’re diving into the category of mastery and competence play by looking at Mastery Theme play. This is where kids engage in activities that require a sense of accomplishment. I discuss how these...
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