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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 73 | The Self-Nurturing Theme In Play Therapy
Description: In this episode, I talk about the distinction between nurturing and self-nurturing themes. I also discuss the following topics related to self-nurturing play:  The child uses infantile baby toys to comfort themselves The child needs nurturing but don't believe or trust that someone can provide it Uses self-nurturing to comfort after deep, difficult play Missing healthy attachment  Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com Play Therapy Training HQ: https://www.playtherapynow.com Email me: [email protected] Follow me on Twitter: @thekidcounselor  https://twitter.com/thekidcounselor   References: Cochran, N., Nordling, W., & Cochran, J. (2010). Child-Centered Play Therapy (1st ed.). Wiley. VanFlee...