265 | When and How to Use Enlargement in CCPT & Tracking Progress in CCPT (What to Do When Stages Aren't Clear)
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer two questions from Terry in Ireland. First, I break down the role…
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264 | Mastering Neutrality: Wrap-up (A Reflection on What It Means to Be CCPT)
In this final episode of the Mastering Neutrality Series on the Play Therapy Podcast, I reflect on the essence of child-centered play…
263 | Clear Policies + Systems = Happy Clients: Managing Cancellations, No-Shows, and Expectations
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a fantastic question from Tess in Illinois about balancing boundaries and customer…
262 | 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…
261 | Mastering Neutrality: Foundations for Neutrality in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our neutrality series by exploring what neutrality truly looks like in child-centered…
260 | 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…
259 | Early Termination, Rewards, and Night Terrors: Q&A Addressing Unique Playroom Challenges
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer three questions from Melissa in Colorado, covering early termination with clients, the…
258 | Mastering Neutrality: Letting Go of Control and Embracing True Neutrality in the Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive deeper into the concept of neutrality in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). I…
257 | 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…
256 | Theoretical Consistency: Avoiding Burnout When Working with All Ages
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Chiara in Florida about working with clients over…
255 | Mastering Neutrality: Practicing Neutrality Means Letting Go of Expectations, Not Emotions
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue exploring the essential role of neutrality in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). I…
254 | From Cutting to Conversations: Handling Safety Concerns in CCPT
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Christy in New Mexico about working with a…
253 | Integrating CCPT Principles into Child-Led Educational Settings
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a series of thoughtful questions from Emily in Washington State, who runs…
252 | Mastering Neutrality: The "Missing Tenet" in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I introduce a new series focused on neutrality in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). Neutrality…
251 | 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…
250 | How to Approach Autism Concerns with Parents as a Child-Centered Play Therapist
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Bracha in New York about working with children who…
249 | Permission-Seeking and Negative Self-Talk: Staying Neutral in the Child-Centered Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to Anna from Virginia, a new child-centered play therapist, who seeks advice…
248 | Adherence, Power, and Certification: A Global CCPT Discussion
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer three questions from Mai in Bahrain, a mental health counselor in training.…
247 | From Frustration to Confidence: Why Theoretical Adherence Matters in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the importance of theoretical adherence in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). As…
246 | Why Hiding Toys Matters: Reflecting Permanence and Trust in the Child-Centered Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Rob in Arizona about a child who hides…