Podcast Episodes

Art of the Session: What Happens in the Lobby Matters Too

Art of the Session: What Happens in the Lobby Matters Too

In this episode of the Art of the Session summer series, I talk about one of the most overlooked parts of the CCPT process—our relationship with parents. While we spend most of our time and training focusing on the therapeutic relationship with the child, we often...

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CCPT Mindset: When Progress Anxiety Undermines the Model

CCPT Mindset: When Progress Anxiety Undermines the Model

In this episode, I continue the CCPT Mindset series with a deep dive into something we all wrestle with at some point: progress anxiety. As child-centered play therapists, it’s easy to slip into the trap of wanting sessions to “go somewhere”—especially when outside...

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When Parents Call It a Bribe: Defending Choice Giving in CCPT

When Parents Call It a Bribe: Defending Choice Giving in CCPT

In this episode, I respond to a question from Sarah in California about how to explain the difference between bribery and choice giving in CCPT—specifically after a parent watched the Cookies, Choices, and Kids video and thought it sounded like a bribe. I walk through...

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CCPT Mindset: The Myth of the Therapeutic Agenda

CCPT Mindset: The Myth of the Therapeutic Agenda

In this episode of the CCPT Mindset series, I unpack the “myth of the therapeutic agenda” and how even well-intentioned goals can lead us away from true child-centeredness. It’s easy to think we’re being helpful when we hope for insight, change, or breakthroughs—but...

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Facilitating CPRT With Challenging Parent Dynamics

Facilitating CPRT With Challenging Parent Dynamics

In this episode, I respond to a question from Tess in Illinois about coaching parents with personality disorders—specifically borderline and narcissism—within the CPRT (Child-Parent Relationship Therapy) framework. This is a tough but important topic because it forces...

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