365 | Just Because They're Older Doesn't Mean We Change the Model
In this episode, I answer a thoughtful question about working with tweens and teens—particularly neurodivergent clients—and whether it's ever appropriate to "check…
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364 | CCPT Gamechangers: How to Handle Children Who Dart Out of the Playroom
In this Game Changers episode, I address one of the most stressful moments for play therapists: children who dart out of the…
363 | Reducing Attrition by Preparing Parents for Resistance
In this episode, I respond to Elliott's question about children who strongly resist play therapy from the very beginning and parents who…
362 | CCPT Gamechangers: Why Overanalyzing the Play Becomes a Therapist Trap (Symbolic Play & Themes)
In this Game Changers episode, I address a pattern I've been seeing everywhere: therapists becoming overly focused on identifying, interpreting, and assigning…
361 | Pricing Your Practice: The Real Math Behind Free Parent Consultations
In this episode, I respond to Sarah's question about how to structure and charge for parent consultations in a child-centered private practice.…
360 | CCPT Gamechangers: "Mom Said I'm Supposed To…" What You Do Next Matters
In this Game Changers episode, I tackle a common but tricky moment in the playroom—when a child walks in and says, "Mom…
359 | Mobile Play Therapy Challenges: Keeping Kids in the Play Space
In this episode, I answer Andrea's question about providing CCPT in a client's home and navigating the challenges that arise when the…
358 | CCPT Gamechangers: How a Language Shift Changes Everything in Feeling Reflections
In this first episode of the CCPT Game Changers series, I break down one of the smallest—but most transformative—shifts you can make…
357 | No Parents Allowed! - The Ripple Effect of a Parent Entering Session
In this episode, I respond to Dovi's question about an older child whose session became dysregulated when his dad joined the playroom.…
356 | Attrition: The Hidden Crisis in Play Therapy (Special Episode)
In this special episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address what I believe is one of the most unrecognized threats to…
355 | Costumes, Playroom Essentials, and First-Person vs. Third-Person
In this episode, I answer two great listener questions from Mikaela in Illinois. First, we dive into costumes in the playroom—what's essential,…
354 | The Resistance Phase No One Talks About — And Why YOU Must Go Through It
In this episode, I talk honestly about the struggles we all face as child-centered play therapists — not as problems to be…
353 | Selective Mutism and CCPT: Trusting the Process
In this episode, I respond to Erin's question about working with a selectively mute child. I explain that selective mutism isn't a…
352 | Power, Control, and Anxiety: Unpacking the Child's Need for Dominance
In this episode, I respond to Heather's question about a client who returned to therapy after a higher level of care. This…
351 | Ending Well: How to Structure the Final Session in CCPT
In this episode, I walk through the final phase of Child-Centered Play Therapy—the countdown and last session. Once a child is ready…
350 | Two Common Challenges: Self-Esteem Work and Separation Anxiety
In this episode, I respond to two questions from Megan in D.C.—one about navigating self-esteem work and another about handling separation anxiety…
349 | When to End: Evaluating Client Readiness for Termination
In this episode, I discuss how to determine when a child is truly ready to terminate therapy. While we often focus on…
348 | When Families Stop Coming: Understanding Attrition in CCPT
In this episode, I respond to Sally's question about attendance and attrition in Child-Centered Play Therapy. Many therapists are noticing families stop…
347 | Sibling & Group Work in CCPT: Bringing More Than One Child Into the Playroom
In this episode, I explore the dynamics of sibling and group play therapy sessions in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). I walk through…
346 | What to Do When the Child Dictates the Session and Controls the Dialogue
In this episode, I respond to a question from Lungile, a clinician in South Africa working with a 9-year-old girl who engages…