53 | 4 Stages Of Play Therapy (The Child's Therapeutic Progress)
In the previous curriculum episode, we talked about the 4 phases of play therapy. This week I'm focusing on the 4 STAGES…
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52 | Q&A: How To Engage A Client Who Colors Silently (And How To Explain It To Their Parents!)
Jen in the UK emailed me with the following question: "I have several recent new clients who are choosing to be silent…
51 | 4 Phases Of Child-Centered Play Therapy (Landreth Model)
In this episode I cover the 4 phases of the Landreth child-centered play therapy model. It's important to know these phases to…
50 | Q&A: How Do We Explain To Parents Why We Allow A Child To Curse In The Playroom?
Listener Ethan emailed me with another question. This time he asked my opinion on how I explain to parents why I allow…
49 | Encourage Creativity And Freedom... With Freedom Comes Responsibility
In this episode, I go over the last of the encouragement principles from CPRT, "Encourage Creativity And Freedom... With Freedom Comes Responsibility"…
48 | Q&A: What To Do When A Child Is "Stuck"
This week's question comes from Yanna in Massachusetts. She poses the question: "I have been working with a 6 year old girl…
47 | Never Do For A Child That Which They Can Do For Themselves
This is the third of four encouragement principles from CPRT, "Never Do For A Child That Which They Can Do For Themselves."
46 | Q&A: Child-Centered Play Therapy With Toddlers
Alicia from Colorado wrote me an email saying "My background is actually Early Intervention, working with families with kids birth to three,…
45 | Encourage The Effort, Rather Than Praise The Product
The second encouragement principle "Encourage The Effort, Rather Than Praise The Product." In this episode I will go over this principle and…
44 | Q&A: What If Kids Don't Move From Aggression To Nurturing Play?
As a result of listening to the podcast on aggression in the playroom, listener Ethan emailed me "I was wondering if you…
43 | Noticing The Child Is A Powerful Builder Of Self-Esteem
In this episode, I go over the first of the encouragement principles... "Noticing The Child Is A Powerful Builder Of Self-Esteem" Topics…
42 | Q&A: How To Become A Registered Play Therapist
References: Cochran, N., Nordling, W., & Cochran, J. (2010). Child-Centered Play Therapy (1st ed.). Wiley. VanFleet, R., Sywulak, A. E., & Sniscak,…
41 | When There Are No Limits, There Is No Security
In this episode, I cover the last of the limit-setting principles. Limit-setting provides the security in which the relationship thrives.
40 | Q&A: What To Do When A Child Does Not Want To Leave The Playroom?
Listener Sandi from Iowa emailed me this question: "I am hoping you will assist me with a common issue I find in…
39 | If You Can't Say It In Ten Words Or Less, Don't Say It
In this episode I go over the 3rd limit setting principle from CPRT, "If you can't say it in ten words or…
38 | Q&A: How To Manage Your Schedule With Non-Weekly Clients
As part of the "mindset" of being a private practice play therapist, you have to value your time. Especially because we have…
37 | Limits Are Not Needed Until They Are Needed
In this episode, we cover the second of the limit setting principles, "limits are not needed until they are needed." This comes…
36 | Q&A: Exploring The Sensitive Topic Of Abuse And Neglect In The Playroom: A Guide For Play Therapists
In this episode, I take on a question that was asked of my by listener Rachel. She asked: "I'm wondering what you…
35 | When A Child Is Drowning, It's Not The Time To Teach Them To Swim
In this episode, I cover the first of the Limit Setting principles, "When A Child Is Drowning, It's Not The Time To…
34 | Q&A: How Do You Do Child-Centered Play Therapy With Older Kids (11-14 Year Olds)
In this episode I respond to a listener, Rachel, who asked "I would be interested to learn more about child-centered play therapy…