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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 262 | House-Tree-Person in CCPT: Why I Use It and How It Helps
Description: In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a great question from Zoe in Texas about why I use the House-Tree-Person (HTP) and Kinetic Family Drawing assessments in my practice. I share how I was first introduced to HTP in graduate school and why I believe it aligns well with the child-centered play therapy (CCPT) model. While assessments aren't required for CCPT, I explain how these tools provide valuable insight in the first session, helping children ease into the playroom while also offering parents reassurance about the process—especially when early progress isn't immediately visible. I...