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134 | Equipping Parents: Communicating Strategies for Dealing with Child Behavior
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I look into the intricacies of helping parents navigate problematic behaviors exhibited by their children. I provide insights from three different angles: addressing parental concerns during the initial consultation,...
133 | I Don’t Use Case Conceptualization, But If I Did…
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Alexa in Texas about case conceptualization. Alexa, soon to be an RPT, seeks guidance on how case conceptualization fits into the Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) model and how to document it. I...
132 | Unlocking Parental Resistance: 6 Reasons and Strategies for Overcoming
In today's episode, we delve into the topic of engaging resistant parents, a common frustration among child-centered play therapists. From discussions in the Six Figure Play Therapist Coaching and the CCPT Collective that I host, it's clear that many therapists face...
131 | Q&A Lightning Round #3: 4 More Questions From Listeners Answered
Lightning Round Q&A #3! - Four listeners contacted me with 5 topics of questions, so here we go with Lightning Round #3. Thank you to Jess for calling into the new call-in number, (813) 812-5525. I'm so grateful to you and your investment in child-centered play...
130 | Structured Conversations: The Five-Week Parent Consultation Strategy
In this episode, I discuss the importance of setting up structured meetings with parents in child-centered play therapy. A best practice that we have established and perfected at my practice includes parent consultations following a five-week schedule, providing the...
129 | Q&A Lightning Round #2: 7 More Questions From Listeners Answered
Lightning Round Q&A #2! - I've gotten emails saying you like the lightning round format, and the downloads support that opinion, so here we go with Lightning Round #2. Don't forget that I now have a call-in number that you can ask questions as well. (813) 812-5525....
128 | Enhancing Outcomes: Effective Communication with Parents in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the importance of involving parents in the child-centered play therapy process. While parental engagement isn't a prerequisite for a child's progress, it undeniably influences overall outcomes. I can't stress...
127 | Q&A Lightning Round: 7 Questions From Listeners Answered
In this episode, I get caught up on questions that listeners have emailed to me. So put your seatbelt on and hang on for the lightning round of Q&A. Here are the topics of questions answered: - Donna in Virginia - Length of sessions - Katarina - Hugging, terminating...
126 | Unpacking Play Therapy Themes: A Key to Effective Parent Engagement
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we dive into the practical application of understanding and using play therapy themes, which have been a hot topic in the therapy community. Recognizing and documenting themes in therapy sessions is not just for the...
125 | Sexual Curiosity Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the theme of "sexual curiosity" in child-centered play therapy. This is the last of the sexualized play themes. This episode focuses on the curiosity children may have regarding body parts and sexual exploration...
124 | Sexual Talk Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I take on the theme of "sexual talk" in child-centered play therapy. I emphasize the importance of recognizing this theme and understanding its implications for both the child and the therapist. Sexual talk includes...
123 | Why Child-Centered Play Therapy Works for Every Child: The Evidence to Navigate Skepticism
In this episode, I address a question from Barbara in California about how to explain to others that child-centered play therapy can work for any child. This is a crucial topic because it helps justify our work and the effectiveness of the child-centered model....
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