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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 141 | Understanding Children's Battle Scenes: Insights into Repetitive Play in Therapy
Description: In today's episode, we dive into a question from Ariana about children's consistent play themes of battles and fights in therapy sessions. Ariana shares her experiences with clients repeatedly setting up battle scenes with varying degrees of aggression, leading to character deaths each time. We explore interpretations of this repetitive play, including themes of power and control, dominance, means to an end, destruction, and third-person aggression. Additionally, we discuss the significance of documenting repetition and recognizing shifts in play narratives. Ultimately, our goal is to provide children with the space and support to explore and process their emotions within the...