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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 230 | The Calm Before the Storm: Understanding Shifts in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Description: In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Jyotsna in India about a child who enters the playroom calm and reserved but then suddenly shifts to destructive, aggressive play mid-session. I discuss how this kind of transition often represents the "calm before the storm" — the child's internal preparation for the emotional release needed. I explain that this shift is a positive indication that the child is beginning to dive into their therapeutic work, allowing them to release pent-up emotions in a safe space. I also touch on how to handle aggressive be...