Podcast episodes

In this Q&A episode, I respond to two questions that highlight common areas of uncertainty in child-centered play therapy. First, I address…

In this episode, I introduce a new series on the podcast—CCPT Mythbusters—and we begin by tackling what I believe is one of…

In this episode, I answer a question about preparing a child and family for termination in child-centered play therapy—especially when the child…

In this episode, I walk through one of the most challenging—and inevitable—aspects of child-centered play therapy: room wrecks. I explain why these…

In this episode, I answer a question about how to effectively communicate child-centered play therapy to teachers and school staff—especially when they…

In this episode, I share some observations from my recent trip to Japan and reflect on what I noticed about children and…

In this episode, I talk about a common mistake we make in parent consults—giving parents too much, too fast, and expecting them…

In this episode, I revisit the concept of Adulthood Bias and explain why it continues to show up so frequently in how…

In this episode, I answer a question about how to communicate with children regarding two important parts of the play therapy process:…

In this episode, I address a growing trend I've been seeing among therapists—trying to interpret, analyze, and "figure out" what a child's…

In this episode, I answer a question about how a parent's own anxiety, stress, or perfectionism impacts a child's progress in play…

In this episode, I challenge the widespread use of the phrase "imposter syndrome" in the therapy field and invite you to reconsider…

In this episode, I answer a listener question about working with an inquisitive 11-year-old who frequently asks questions during sessions. Many child-centered…

In this episode, I talk through the differences between independent play and collaborative play in child-centered play therapy sessions, and why understanding…

In this episode, I answer two listener questions that highlight common challenges child-centered play therapists face in session and in communication with…

In this episode, I address something I see far too often in child-centered play therapy: therapists struggling to let children struggle. If…

In this episode, I recap the second day of Field of Dreams and focus specifically on what I believe is one of…

In this lightning round episode, I tackle four listener questions that each highlight common pressure points in CCPT practice. First, I address…

In this episode, I walk you through the Summit Framework — the developmental roadmap for mastery in child-centered play therapy that I…

In this Q&A episode, I respond to a question from a school-based, mobile play therapist navigating what to do when children want…