200 | Free Play Resistance: Structure-Seeking Kids in Child-Centered Play Therapy
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First things first... If you are planning on going to the Oct. 2024 APT Conference in Atlanta, GA, and would like to attend the Play Therapy Podcast meetup, please click the link: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com/meetup. I need to know how many are coming so I can plan for the venue.
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Judith in Michigan about working with a child who refuses to play in the playroom. This is a common concern among play therapists, especially when working with children who crave structure and find it challenging to engage in free play. I discuss the pitfalls of mixing directive and non-directive approaches, which can create confusion and hinder progress for the child.