146 | 6 Takeaways from "Filial Therapy Using Child Parent Relationship Therapy"
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue the discussion into the child-centered filial approach within play therapy. I recently…
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145 | Navigating the First Session: Achieving the "Touchstone Story" Goals with a Child-Centered Approach
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Marian in Ireland regarding the Touchstone story, a method…
144 | Filial Therapy: Understanding Goals for Parents, Children, and Therapists
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I cover the goals of filial therapy. I'm focusing primarily on the Child-Parent Relationship…
143 | Q&A Lightning Round #4: 5 Questions From Listeners Answered
Lightning Round Q&A #4! - Four listeners contacted me with five questions, so here we go with Lightning Round #4. I'm so…
142 | From Playroom to Home: Integrating Filial Therapy into Practice
In this episode, we delve into filial therapy, continuing our exploration of working with parents and families. Filial therapy, derived from the…
141 | Understanding Children's Battle Scenes: Insights into Repetitive Play in Therapy
In today's episode, we dive into a question from Ariana about children's consistent play themes of battles and fights in therapy sessions.…
140 | Client vs Customer and Delivering Value: Redefining Parent Relationships in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I'm going to take one more week to drive home the most important concept…
139 | Transformation Stories: How Child-Centered Play Therapy Changes Lives
In this special episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I deviate from our usual schedule to share an inspiring email from a…
138 | Collaborating with Schools: Communicating with Teachers as a Play Therapist
In this episode, I discuss effective strategies for communicating with schools as a play therapist. It's important to understand that school personnel…
137 | Decoding Screen-Influenced Play: Insights for Play Therapists
In this episode, I delve into a question from Batsheva about how to distinguish between play that stems from a child's imagination…
136 | Parent Talk: Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality in Play Therapy
In this episode of The Play Therapy Podcast, I tackle a critical issue: how to communicate with parents while keeping confidentiality intact.…
135 | Rethinking Credentials and Embracing Expertise
In this episode, I address a question from Margaret in Indiana regarding credentialing for play therapy. Margaret, like many others, expressed concern…
134 | Equipping Parents: Communicating Strategies for Dealing with Child Behavior
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I look into the intricacies of helping parents navigate problematic behaviors exhibited by their…
133 | I Don't Use Case Conceptualization, But If I Did...
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Alexa in Texas about case conceptualization. Alexa, soon to…
132 | Unlocking Parental Resistance: 6 Reasons and Strategies for Overcoming
In today's episode, we delve into the topic of engaging resistant parents, a common frustration among child-centered play therapists. From discussions in…
131 | Q&A Lightning Round #3: 4 More Questions From Listeners Answered
Lightning Round Q&A #3! - Four listeners contacted me with 5 topics of questions, so here we go with Lightning Round #3.…
130 | Structured Conversations: The Five-Week Parent Consultation Strategy
In this episode, I discuss the importance of setting up structured meetings with parents in child-centered play therapy. A best practice that…
129 | Q&A Lightning Round #2: 7 More Questions From Listeners Answered
Lightning Round Q&A #2! - I've gotten emails saying you like the lightning round format, and the downloads support that opinion, so…
128 | Enhancing Outcomes: Effective Communication with Parents in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the importance of involving parents in the child-centered play therapy process. While…
127 | Q&A Lightning Round #1: 7 Questions From Listeners Answered
In this episode, I get caught up on questions that listeners have emailed to me. So put your seatbelt on and hang…