213 | House-Tree-Person Assessment: When and How to Use It in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Christina in Vermont regarding the first session with…
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212 | Session Savvy: Breaking the Habit of Saying 'OK' in the Child-Centered Play Therapy Playroom
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I talk about the subtle impact of saying "OK" in the playroom.…
211 | Setting Clear Expectations: How to Get Parents to Commit to Weekly Sessions
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Sarah in Missouri about encouraging parents to commit to…
210 | Why Saying "Good Choice" and "Bad Choice" Is Not Really A Choice
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a great question from Vicky in Canada about the language we…
209 | Preventative Power: The Lasting Impact of Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Jonathan in Ohio, who is curious about how child-centered…
208 | Session Savvy: Avoiding Value-Laden Words in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore the subtle but significant impact of using value-laden words in…
207 | How to Let the Child Lead in Game Play: Child-Centered Examples and Guidance
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Theodore in the UK, who is preparing his playroom…
206 | When Kids Don't Play: Screen Time or Something Else?
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Kira in Texas about children who come into the…
205 | Aggressive Play in the Playroom & Transitioning Kids to CCPT: Three Questions Answered
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to three insightful questions from Texie in Michigan. She asks about managing…
204 | Aggression Isn't Always Anger: Decoding Aggressive Play in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore a common misinterpretation in child-centered play therapy: assuming that aggression…
203 | From Faith to First Sessions to Flags: Answering Three Child-Centered Play Therapy Questions
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer three insightful questions from Grace in California, covering topics from book recommendations…
202 | Bad Guys Play: Healthy Expression or Cause for Concern?
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Nada in Texas about working with a six-year-old…
201 | Telehealth for Child-Centered Play Therapy: Does It Work?
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Laura in Washington about whether child-centered play therapy (CCPT)…
200 | Free Play Resistance: Structure-Seeking Kids in Child-Centered Play Therapy
First things first... If you are planning on going to the Oct. 2024 APT Conference in Atlanta, GA, and would like to…
199 | Session Savvy: Why We Don't Say 'Thank You' in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss a common habit in the playroom: saying "thank you" to…
198 | "I'm In Charge, and I Want You To Choose!" - What To Do When Kids Try To Make You Choose (Ninja Trick!)
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Linae in Colorado, who is working with a child…
197 | Mobile Child-Centered Play Therapy: Tips for Success Outside the Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer questions from Falon in Pennsylvania and Rudi in Colorado, who are both…
196 | Separation Anxiety in Play Therapy: When Children Want Parents in the Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Shannon in Iowa regarding managing separation anxiety when children…
195 | Session Savvy: Avoiding Detours from the Child-Centered Model
Avoiding Third-Person in the Child-Centered Playroom In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I kick off our new Session Savvy series,…
194 | Why Children Don't Clean Up the Playroom in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer another insightful question from Danielle in Georgia about managing cleanup in child-centered…