Skills and Techniques

In this episode, we take a pause from my planned curriculum to address a crucial skill that many therapists find challenging: limit setting in child-centered play therapy. Over the next two weeks, we will explore this topic in depth, aiming to refine and enhance your...

In this episode, I discuss the 4th "Pillar of Play Therapy"... Encouragement! Specific topics: The difference between encouragement and praise How you would use encouragement in the play room Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.comEmail me:...

In this episode we explore the 3rd of the 4 Pillars of Play Therapy... Limit Setting. Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com Email me: [email protected]

In this episode we explore the 2nd of the 4 Pillars of Play Therapy... Choice Giving. Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com Email me: [email protected]

In this episode, I go into more detail on the reflecting responding skill used by child-centered play therapists. Reflecting responding consists of: reflecting feelings, reflecting content, and tracking behavior. I walk you through examples of each of these skills, as...

Reflective responding... empathic responding. Whatever it is you call it, it's the skill that play therapists use to ensure that the child is heard, understood, and accepted. It's how you stay present during the session. In this episode I cover the background, and the...

This is the fifth of a six part series from a FAPT conference workshop. In this fifth part, I go over Skills & Techniques of Interaction, which include: The "4 Pillars" of Play Therapy, Reflecting Feelings, Choice Giving, Limit Setting, and Encouragement Download the...