Podcast Episodes
From Playroom to Home: Integrating Filial Therapy into Practice
In this episode, we delve into filial therapy, continuing our exploration of working with parents and families. Filial therapy, derived from the Latin word for family, encompasses various theoretical orientations, with our focus being on the child-centered approach. I...
Understanding Children’s Battle Scenes: Insights into Repetitive Play in Therapy
In today's episode, we dive into a question from Ariana about children's consistent play themes of battles and fights in therapy sessions. Ariana shares her experiences with clients repeatedly setting up battle scenes with varying degrees of aggression, leading to...
Client vs Customer and Delivering Value: Redefining Parent Relationships in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I'm going to take one more week to drive home the most important concept in engaging parents in the play therapy process. Through numerous discovery calls for the Play Therapy Professional Certification program, a common...
Transformation Stories: How Child-Centered Play Therapy Changes Lives
In this special episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I deviate from our usual schedule to share an inspiring email from a listener named Nathan. His email details how child-centered play therapy (CCPT) has transformed his career and life. Nathan, a social worker,...
Collaborating with Schools: Communicating with Teachers as a Play Therapist
In this episode, I discuss effective strategies for communicating with schools as a play therapist. It's important to understand that school personnel aren't always trained in mental health, so approaching them with empathy and support can make a big difference. I...
Decoding Screen-Influenced Play: Insights for Play Therapists
In this episode, I delve into a question from Batsheva about how to distinguish between play that stems from a child's imagination versus play influenced by screen time. As someone who authored the book "Device Detox," I'm deeply passionate about reducing children's...
Parent Talk: Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality in Play Therapy
In this episode of The Play Therapy Podcast, I tackle a critical issue: how to communicate with parents while keeping confidentiality intact. Drawing from my experiences at my center and insights from my coaching program, I dive into the delicate balance between...
Rethinking Credentials and Embracing Expertise
In this episode, I address a question from Margaret in Indiana regarding credentialing for play therapy. Margaret, like many others, expressed concern about her lack of formal training in child development and whether it's necessary to become a Registered Play...
Equipping Parents: Communicating Strategies for Dealing with Child Behavior
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I look into the intricacies of helping parents navigate problematic behaviors exhibited by their children. I provide insights from three different angles: addressing parental concerns during the initial consultation,...
I Don’t Use Case Conceptualization, But If I Did…
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Alexa in Texas about case conceptualization. Alexa, soon to be an RPT, seeks guidance on how case conceptualization fits into the Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) model and how to document it. I...
Unlocking Parental Resistance: 6 Reasons and Strategies for Overcoming
In today's episode, we delve into the topic of engaging resistant parents, a common frustration among child-centered play therapists. From discussions in the Six Figure Play Therapist Coaching and the CCPT Collective that I host, it's clear that many therapists face...
Q&A Lightning Round #3: 4 More Questions From Listeners Answered
Lightning Round Q&A #3! - Four listeners contacted me with 5 topics of questions, so here we go with Lightning Round #3. Thank you to Jess for calling into the new call-in number, (813) 812-5525. I'm so grateful to you and your investment in child-centered play...
Structured Conversations: The Five-Week Parent Consultation Strategy
In this episode, I discuss the importance of setting up structured meetings with parents in child-centered play therapy. A best practice that we have established and perfected at my practice includes parent consultations following a five-week schedule, providing the...
Q&A Lightning Round #2: 7 More Questions From Listeners Answered
Lightning Round Q&A #2! - I've gotten emails saying you like the lightning round format, and the downloads support that opinion, so here we go with Lightning Round #2. Don't forget that I now have a call-in number that you can ask questions as well. (813) 812-5525....
Enhancing Outcomes: Effective Communication with Parents in Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the importance of involving parents in the child-centered play therapy process. While parental engagement isn't a prerequisite for a child's progress, it undeniably influences overall outcomes. I can't stress...