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CCPT Purism: From Rogers to Axline and the Eight Principles That Shaped the Child-Centered Play Therapy Model

CCPT Purism: From Rogers to Axline and the Eight Principles That Shaped the Child-Centered Play Therapy Model

by ataraxiaweb | Mar 18, 2025 | CCPT Purism, Podcast

CCPT Purism: From Rogers to Axline and the Eight Principles That Shaped the Child-Centered Play Therapy Model In this episode of the CCPT Purism series, I take you through the foundational role of Virginia Axline in translating Carl Rogers’ person-centered theory into...
Playroom Representation: Sensitivity Without Over-Complication

Playroom Representation: Sensitivity Without Over-Complication

by ataraxiaweb | Mar 17, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

Playroom Representation: Sensitivity Without Over-Complication In this episode, I answer a question from Mia in California about how to approach dollhouse families and representation in the CCPT playroom. We don’t often talk about specific toys, so I enjoyed diving...
When Kids Say “Stop Copying Me”, Session Outside? Sandtray Use? Can I Take This Toy Home? Answering Real CCPT Questions

When Kids Say “Stop Copying Me”, Session Outside? Sandtray Use? Can I Take This Toy Home? Answering Real CCPT Questions

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

When Kids Say “Stop Copying Me”, Session Outside? Sandtray Use? Can I Take This Toy Home? Answering Real CCPT Questions In this episode, I answer questions from Heather, who provides play therapy in a boys’ home setting for ages 10–12. We cover a wide range of topics,...
CCPT Purism: The Core Tenets & Conditions That Shaped Child-Centered Play Therapy

CCPT Purism: The Core Tenets & Conditions That Shaped Child-Centered Play Therapy

by ataraxiaweb | Mar 11, 2025 | CCPT Purism, Podcast

CCPT Purism: The Core Tenets & Conditions That Shaped Child-Centered Play Therapy In this episode, I continue the CCPT Purism series with a deep dive into the core tenets and core conditions of Child-Centered Play Therapy. I walk through Rogers’...
When Directive Play Therapy Backfires: A Case for CCPT

When Directive Play Therapy Backfires: A Case for CCPT

by ataraxiaweb | Mar 7, 2025 | Podcast, Questions & Answers

When Directive Play Therapy Backfires: A Case for CCPT In this episode, I respond to a question from Sasha in Oregon about a challenging session with a 9-year-old client. She attempted to incorporate directive techniques to help him process his anger, but he resisted...
CCPT Purism (New Series): How Rogers Broke the Rules—And Changed Child-Centered Play Therapy Forever

CCPT Purism (New Series): How Rogers Broke the Rules—And Changed Child-Centered Play Therapy Forever

by ataraxiaweb | Mar 4, 2025 | CCPT Purism, Podcast

CCPT Purism (New Series): How Rogers Broke the Rules—And Changed Child-Centered Play Therapy Forever In this episode, I kick off a brand new series: CCPT Purism—a deep dive into what it truly means to be a pure Child-Centered Play Therapist. I’ve seen a growing trend...
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