Podcast Episodes

House-Tree-Person in CCPT: Why I Use It and How It Helps

House-Tree-Person in CCPT: Why I Use It and How It Helps

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a great question from Zoe in Texas about why I use the House-Tree-Person (HTP) and Kinetic Family Drawing assessments in my practice. I share how I was first introduced to HTP in graduate school and why I believe...

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Navigating Tough Conversations with Parents in CCPT

Navigating Tough Conversations with Parents in CCPT

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to Michelle from Ireland, who posed three important questions about challenges in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). First, I discuss how to communicate with parents when their responses to their child’s anxiety...

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Jan. 3rd Live Event – Q & A Session

Jan. 3rd Live Event – Q & A Session

In this special live Q&A episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I connected with listeners from around the world to answer their most pressing questions about practicing child-centered play therapy (CCPT). We covered a wide range of topics, including how to...

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Becoming a Person of Impact: Beyond the Playroom in 2025

Becoming a Person of Impact: Beyond the Playroom in 2025

In this special, "live" episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I reflect on the concept of impact and how we, as child-centered play therapists, can think beyond our immediate work to make a broader difference. While the therapeutic relationship with each child is...

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