126 | Unpacking Play Therapy Themes: A Key to Effective Parent Engagement
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we dive into the practical application of understanding and using play therapy themes, which…
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125 | Sexual Curiosity Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the theme of "sexual curiosity" in child-centered play therapy. This is the…
124 | Sexual Talk Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I take on the theme of "sexual talk" in child-centered play therapy. I emphasize…
123 | Why Child-Centered Play Therapy Works for Every Child: The Evidence to Navigate Skepticism
In this episode, I address a question from Barbara in California about how to explain to others that child-centered play therapy can…
122 | Sexual Behaviors Directed At The Therapist Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, I delve into the challenging theme of sexual behaviors directed at the therapist in play therapy sessions. This difficult…
121 | SMART Goals and Child-Centered Play Therapy: How to Bridge the Gap in a School Setting
In this episode, I respond to a question from Emery in New Jersey, a school-based child-centered play therapist, about setting therapeutic goals…
120 | Sexualized Activity Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, we dive into the challenging topic of sexualized play themes in child-centered play therapy. I discuss how children may…
119 | Toy Takers!: Setting Limits On Children Taking Toys Home
In this episode, I respond to a question from Stacy in Colorado about children taking toys from the playroom. Stacy describes a…
118 | Failure Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we explore the theme of failure in play therapy sessions. I dive into the…
117 | Tackling "Boredom": Exploring the Deeper Meanings Behind a Child Saying That Play Therapy Is Boring
In this episode, I respond to a question from Yanna in Massachusetts about how to handle a child who says play therapy…
116 | Mastery/Competence Play Theme In Play Therapy
In this episode, we're diving into the category of mastery and competence play by looking at Mastery Theme play. This is where…
115 | Hugs And I Love You's: Responding to Children's Affection
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a significant question from Tammy in rural British Columbia and I received…
114 | Exploratory Theme in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we begin the final category of themes—exploration and mastery. It's been incredible to witness…
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…
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…