113 | To Clean or Not to Clean: The Role of Playroom Cleanup in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode, I answered questions raised by two listeners, Meredith and Katarina, about the role of cleaning up toys at the…
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112 | Escape Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, we delve into the fifth theme within the safety play category: Escape Play. This particular theme marks a shift…
111 | Building Trust: The Key to Engaging Parents in Play Therapy
In this episode, I address a crucial question from Bethany in Mississippi about how to handle corporal punishment in her community where…
110 | Rescue Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this week's episode, I delved into rescue play, which happens to be the fourth of the five safety play themes. Rescue…
109 | Decoding Chaotic/Messy Play: Embracing A Child's Emotional Expression
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss a question by Emma in Georgia about managing messy play in therapy…
108 | Danger Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we explore the concept of danger as a safety play theme in the playroom.…
107 | Highlights From My 60 Minute Conversation With Dr. Garry Landreth
Dr. Garry Landreth doesn't do "interviews" anymore, but I had the opportunity to speak with him on the phone for a whole…
106 | Protection Play Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode, we're delving into the theme of Protection Play, the second segment within the safety play themes. It's crucial to…
105 | Child-Centered Healing: Trauma Processing in the Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Marisol, a newcomer to play therapy, who's working in…
104 | Containing Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, I start into the category of safety play by focusing on the first theme: containing play. I explore the…
103 | When Kids Want Out: Strategies For Play Therapists When Kids Try To Leave The Session Early
In this episode of the podcast, I answer an email from Nell in Maryland. Nell asks what to do when a child…
102 | Sorting Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of the Control and Safety themes with a focus on 'sorting play.' I share…
101 | Therapist Dilemma: What To Do When A Child Falls Asleep In Session
In this episode, I addressed a question from a listener, Kianna in Pennsylvania, who is in an internship and recently inherited a…
100 | Mess-Making Play Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the theme of mess making play in child-centered play therapy. Mess…
99 | From Meltdowns to Milestones: Supporting Parents and Children in Play Therapy
In this episode, I respond to a question from Kaylee in Georgia regarding how to support parents in child-centered play therapy. It's…
98 | Cleaning Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I'm excited to explore the cleaning play theme. As a child-centered play therapist, I've…
97 | The Art Of Not Answering: Remaining Child-Centered When Children Ask Questions In The Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a common concern from our listeners: how to handle children's questions during…
96 | Instability Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we're diving into the theme of instability. It's a theme that often partners up…
95 | How To Stay True To Child-Centered Play Therapy With Teens And Tweens
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we dive into a question raised by three listeners: Nneka from England, Anna from…
94 | Bridge-Building Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore the world of bridge building play, a theme within the broader category…