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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 310 | CCPT With Toddlers and Preschoolers: What Changes and What Doesn't
Description: In this episode, I respond to a question from Mara in North Carolina—and a handful of other listeners—about working with very young children in Child-Centered Play Therapy, specifically those under the age of five. I share what you can expect when seeing toddlers and preschoolers in the playroom, including how their play differs, what sessions often look like, and how the process tends to unfold at a much faster pace. I also talk through common concerns like session length, speech challenges, attachment to caregivers, and the tendency toward repetitive play. While the CCPT model stays the...