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…
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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.…
13 | The Logistics and Techniques Of Your Playroom
In this episode, I discuss the logistics of your playroom, including: size of the playroom, toy selection, and and reason behind toy…
12 | How To Answer Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Play Therapy
In this episode, I address concerns and speak to the questions that parents, teachers, and other caregivers have about the play therapy…
11 | The History Of Child-Centered Play Therapy
From Freud in 1905 to Landreth in the 2000s, I walk through the history that has led to our modern theoretical model…
10 | Why Child-Centered Play Therapy?
In this episode, we pivot from asking why play therapy, to why child-centered play therapy? I cover Axline's eight principles, I dispel…
9 | (Part 6 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
This is the sixth of a six part series from a FAPT conference workshop. In this final part, I go over the…
8 | (Part 5 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
This is the fifth of a six part series from a FAPT conference workshop. In this fifth part, I go over Skills…