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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 89 | Navigating Messy Play: Balancing Client Needs And Cleanliness In The Playroom
Description: In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I delve into the crucial topic of managing messy play within the therapeutic setting, especially when dealing with limited resources (if you don't have an office manager to help you clean between sessions). I stress the importance of making strategic choices when it comes to selecting materials for the playroom aligning them with your own tolerance for mess. Moreover, I underscore the significance of understanding personal boundaries in this context. I make a clear distinction between messy and mess-making play, and I emphasize the need to provide creative alternatives that allow for...