33 | Big Choices For Big Kids, Little Choices For Little Kids
This episode is the last of the choice-giving principles. This principle comes straight out of the Landreth/Bratton CPRT curriculum. Topics I discuss…
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32 | My Playroom Was Absolutely Destroyed By A Client (A Debrief, And How I Handled It)
Last week I had, arguably, the most challenging session with a child that I've ever had to deal with. I've had a…
31 | Q&A: How To Conduct Sibling/Group Play Sessions
In this episode, I give my input to a listener who emailed me about their client's Mom, that was interested in sibling…
30 | One Of The Best Things You Can Communicate To A Child Is That They Are Competent
This episode is a play therapy principle linked to choice giving skill. Topics in this episode: Confidence-confidence spectrum The playroom is the…
29 | Q&A: The Use Of Aggressive Toys In The Playroom
In this week's Q&A episode, I give my take on a listener's question: "I'd love to hear your take on the controversy…
28 | Empower Kids By Giving Them Credit For Decisions
In this episode we dive into the first of the choice-giving principles of play therapy, "Empower kids by giving them credit for…
27 | The Use Of Games In The Playroom (And What To Do About Cheating!)
Jen, a listener from the UK, wrote me an email and asked "I'm wondering if you might be up for doing a…
26 | 6 Assessments To Support What You Are Doing In The Playroom
As promised in the last episode, I'm going to go over 6 assessments that can support your work in the playroom. I…
25 | What To Do When You Are Not Feeling Supported As A Play Therapist At Your Place Of Work
In this episode, I'm taking a break from the regular curriculum to answer some questions that have come in from listeners. One…
24 | Feelings Are Always Valid, Even If The Behavior Is Not Acceptable
In episode #24 we are continuing with the "principles" of play therapy topics. The principle "Feelings Are Always Valid, Even If The…
23 | Reflecting Feelings Helps The Child Feel Understood, Lessens Anger, And Diffuses Intensity Of Emotion
In this episode, I do a deep dive into an aspect of "why" you reflectively respond (track behavior, reflect feelings, reflect content).…
22 | If You Know Enough To Ask A Question, Then You Know Enough To Make A Statement
Another "Principle of Play Therapy"... "If You Know Enough To Ask A Question, Then You Know Enough To Make A Statement." Questions…
21 | Questions Put Kids In Their Minds, But Kids Live In Their Hearts
We're now moving from the "4 Pillars of Play Therapy", or the skills that we use in the playroom, to the "principles"…
20 | Encouragement
In this episode, I discuss the 4th "Pillar of Play Therapy"... Encouragement! Specific topics: The difference between encouragement and praise How you…
19 | Limit Setting
In this episode we explore the 3rd of the 4 Pillars of Play Therapy... Limit Setting.
18 | Choice Giving
In this episode we explore the 2nd of the 4 Pillars of Play Therapy... Choice Giving.
17 | Reflective Responding In Play Therapy
In this episode, I go into more detail on the reflecting responding skill used by child-centered play therapists. Reflecting responding consists of:…
16 | Overview Of Reflective Responding
Reflective responding... empathic responding. Whatever it is you call it, it's the skill that play therapists use to ensure that the child…
15 | How To Explain The Child-Centered Play Therapy Process To Parents And Kids
You'll need to be able to explain the play therapy process to both parents and kids in order to thrive in your…
14 | Specific Toys In Specific Categories In The Playroom
In this episode, I go into great depth on the toys in your playroom, the categories, and how they should be organized.…