195 | Session Savvy: Avoiding Detours from the Child-Centered Model
Avoiding Third-Person in the Child-Centered Playroom In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I kick off our new Session Savvy series,…
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Session Savvy
Refine the language and moment-to-moment responses you use in the playroom while avoiding subtle departures from classical CCPT.
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199 | Session Savvy: Why We Don't Say 'Thank You' in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss a common habit in the playroom: saying "thank you" to…
204 | Aggression Isn't Always Anger: Decoding Aggressive Play in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore a common misinterpretation in child-centered play therapy: assuming that aggression…
208 | Session Savvy: Avoiding Value-Laden Words in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore the subtle but significant impact of using value-laden words in…
212 | Session Savvy: Breaking the Habit of Saying 'OK' in the Child-Centered Play Therapy Playroom
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I talk about the subtle impact of saying "OK" in the playroom.…
216 | Session Savvy: Eliminating "Fluff" Words in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss a common deviation in child-centered play therapy (CCPT)—using phrases like…
219 | Session Savvy: Reflecting Content Without Assuming Emotion
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss an important topic: not assuming that content is emotionally connected…
225 | Session Savvy: Avoiding Value-Laden Language & Reflecting Without Owning
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the importance of staying neutral and avoiding value-laden language when…
228 | Session Savvy: Staying Neutral and Avoiding "Body" Commentary in CCPT
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I talk about the importance of avoiding commentary on a child's body…
232 | Session Savvy: Avoiding a Common Choice-Giving Mistake in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the critical importance of phrasing choices correctly in child-centered play…
235 | Session Savvy: Neutral Language in the Child-Centered Playroom
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the potential impact of using the word "silly" in the…
236 | Session Savvy Finale: Preserving the Classical CCPT Model
In this Session Savvy "wrap-up" episode, I end the series by emphasizing the importance of preserving the classical child-centered play therapy (CCPT)…