Play Therapy Themes

In this episode, we finally begin a series on themes in the playroom. I've been getting emails and feedback that so many…

In this episode, I'm continuing our discussion of Power and Control themes in play therapy with the Aggression and Aggressive Victim themes.…

Another theme in the power and control category of themes is "death" play. I explain this multi-faceted theme, and also discuss how…

This is the 4th in a series of power and control category of themes in play therapy. In this episode, I cover…

Another theme in the power and agression category of play therapy theme is the devouring theme. In this episode, I discuss an…

The last of the 7 power and aggression category of play therapy themes... The Seeking theme.

We're finally moving into family and nurturing themes, starting with Constancy Theme, also known as Permanence Theme.

In this episode I cover Separation, and also Reunion Themes in play therapy. These are both in the Family and Nurturing Category…

In this episode I cover another in the Family & Nurturing category of play therapy themes... The Nurturing Theme. This is generally…

In this episode, I talk about the distinction between nurturing and self-nurturing themes. I also discuss the following topics related to self-nurturing…

Failed Nurturing, essentially, is any time a child uses nurturing activities but they are negative towards the person being nurtured. This can…

In this episode, I dive into Neglect, Abuse, or Punishment of Self Themes in Play Therapy. I discuss examples of how this…

In this episode, I cover the Store and Shopping Theme. This theme falls under the Nurturing Theme category of themes in play…

In this concluding episode of the Nurturing & Caregiving category, we delve into the intriguing realm of the Adult Activity Theme. This…

Today, we're entering the realm of control and safety themes, marking a transition from our previous categories. Specifically, we're exploring the intriguing…

In this episode, we're delving into the intriguing burying or drowning theme, a part of our ongoing exploration of control and safety…

In this episode, we delve into the "Broken Play Theme" in child-centered play therapy's category of safety and control themes. Exploring Broken…

Today, we're diving into the "fixing play" theme in child-centered play therapy. This theme often follows "broken play" and is closely tied…

In this episode, I delved into another control and safety theme—the "failure to fix" theme. It's a counterpart to the "fixing play"…

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I delve into a significant theme: self fixing in the context of play therapy.…

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore the world of bridge building play, a theme within the broader category…

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we're diving into the theme of instability. It's a theme that often partners up…

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I'm excited to explore the cleaning play theme. As a child-centered play therapist, I've…

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the theme of mess making play in child-centered play therapy. Mess…

In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of the Control and Safety themes with a focus on 'sorting play.' I share…

In this episode, I start into the category of safety play by focusing on the first theme: containing play. I explore the…

In this episode, we're delving into the theme of Protection Play, the second segment within the safety play themes. It's crucial to…

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we explore the concept of danger as a safety play theme in the playroom.…

In this week's episode, I delved into rescue play, which happens to be the fourth of the five safety play themes. Rescue…

In this episode, we delve into the fifth theme within the safety play category: Escape Play. This particular theme marks a shift…

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we begin the final category of themes—exploration and mastery. It's been incredible to witness…

In this episode, we're diving into the category of mastery and competence play by looking at Mastery Theme play. This is where…

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we explore the theme of failure in play therapy sessions. I dive into the…

In this episode, we dive into the challenging topic of sexualized play themes in child-centered play therapy. I discuss how children may…

In this episode, I delve into the challenging theme of sexual behaviors directed at the therapist in play therapy sessions. This difficult…

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I take on the theme of "sexual talk" in child-centered play therapy. I emphasize…

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the theme of "sexual curiosity" in child-centered play therapy. This is the…

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we dive into the practical application of understanding and using play therapy themes, which…