433 | What Do You Say When a Child Asks If You Actually Like Them?
In this episode, I answer a question about an 11-year-old who repeatedly tells his therapist, "You don't really want to spend time…
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432 | The Missing Piece in Your CCPT Training
In this episode, I talk about something I hear constantly from child-centered play therapists: "I'm the only CCPT in my office, I…
431 | What Do You Do When a Child Says 'I'm Bored' in the Playroom?
In this episode, I answer a question about something nearly every child-centered play therapist will eventually hear: "I'm bored." When a child…
430 | What's Wrong with Our Field? Supervision
In this episode of the What's Wrong with Our Field? series, I tackle a major challenge for child-centered play therapists: supervision from…
429 | "All We Do Is Play": When an Anxious Child Wants to Quit Therapy
In this episode, I answer a question about an 11-year-old with significant social anxiety who, seven sessions into CCPT, tells a parent…
428 | What's Wrong with Our Field? Novelty and "Innovation"
In this episode, I continue the What's Wrong with Our Field? series by looking at our profession's fascination with novelty and innovation.…
427 | How Anxiety Shows Up—and Changes—in the Playroom
In this episode, I answer several questions about two anxious girls whose play is giving us a fascinating look at what happens…
426 | What's Wrong with Our Field? CCPT-ish
In this episode of the What's Wrong with Our Field? series, I tackle something I've been talking about for years: CCPT-ish. We…
425 | How to Coach Parents Through Severe Power Struggles
In this episode, I answer a question about helping parents whose child has gradually taken control of the entire home. When a…
424 | What's Wrong with Our Field? The Problem with ABA
In this episode of the What's Wrong with Our Field? series, I examine why I believe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) remains one…
423 | What If a Child Tells You to Stop Talking?
In this episode, I answer a question about one of the most uncomfortable moments a child-centered play therapist can experience: when a…
422 | What's Wrong with Our Field?: Universities and Graduate School
In this episode of the What's Wrong with Our Field? series, I tackle what I believe is one of the greatest shortcomings…
421 | Does Birth Order Matter in CCPT? (Especially for Only Children)
In this episode, I answer a question about birth order and, specifically, what research and clinical experience tell us about only children.…
420 | What is Wrong With Our Field? (New Series) Have We Lost Our Heart?
In this episode, I begin a new series exploring what I believe is wrong with the play therapy field today. I share…
419 | Returning Responsibility During Regressive Play
In this episode, I answer a question about one of the most nuanced aspects of child-centered play therapy: knowing when to return…
418 | CCPT Mythbusters: You'll Eventually Be 100% Adherent to the Model
In this final episode of the CCPT Mythbusters series, I tackle a myth that many child-centered play therapists quietly carry with them:…
417 | Expectancy, Not Expectations: The Heart of Unconditional Acceptance in CCPT
In this episode, I answer a question about what to do when children create artwork or craft projects during child-centered play therapy.…
416 | CCPT Mythbusters: Kids Are Manipulative
In this episode of the CCPT Mythbusters series, I tackle one of the most common labels adults place on children: "They're just…
415 | Advanced "I Wonder" and Whisper Technique in Role Play
In this episode, I answer a question about using whispering and "I wonder" statements during role play in child-centered play therapy. One…
414 | When a Child Narrates Their Own Play - Trusting the Process
In this episode, I answer a question from a new CCPT therapist who wonders whether a child who quietly builds with Legos…