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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 190 | Summer Breaks in Child-Centered Play Therapy: Strategies for Continuity
Description: In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a common issue many of us face every year—how to handle requests from parents to take a break from therapy over the summer. Ethan from Virginia wrote in with a question about managing this situation when parents want to pause sessions due to scheduling conflicts like camps, vacations, and other summer activities. I discuss the potential impact of long breaks on a child's therapeutic progress, the importance of honest communication with parents, and the options available when families want to take time off. I also emphasize the importance of...