by ataraxiaweb | Nov 7, 2023 | Podcast, Themes
Containing Play Theme In Play Therapy In this episode, I start into the category of safety play by focusing on the first theme: containing play. I explore the five themes under safety play, emphasizing their focus on ensuring safety for a child or an identified...
by ataraxiaweb | Oct 31, 2023 | Podcast, Themes
Sorting Play Theme In Play Therapy In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of the Control and Safety themes with a focus on ‘sorting play.’ I share an anecdote from my graduate school experience, illustrating what sorting play entails and its...
by ataraxiaweb | Oct 24, 2023 | Podcast, Themes
Mess-Making Play Theme in Play Therapy In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the theme of mess making play in child-centered play therapy. Mess making play is when a child intentionally creates chaos and disorder within the therapeutic playroom. I...
by ataraxiaweb | Oct 17, 2023 | Podcast, Themes
Cleaning Play Theme In Play Therapy In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I’m excited to explore the cleaning play theme. As a child-centered play therapist, I’ve observed various ways children engage in this type of play, from physically cleaning...
by ataraxiaweb | Oct 11, 2023 | Podcast, Themes
Instability Theme In Play Therapy In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we’re diving into the theme of instability. It’s a theme that often partners up with others like good versus bad play or rescue play. Picture this: in a child’s play,...
by ataraxiaweb | Oct 3, 2023 | Podcast, Themes
Bridge-Building Play Theme In Play Therapy In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore the world of bridge building play, a theme within the broader category of control and safety. Bridge building play isn’t just about literal bridges; it includes...
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