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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 315 | Theoretical Integrity in Play Therapy: Why One Model Matters (The Case Against Integrative Play Therapy)
Description: In this episode, I respond to a thoughtful question from Cassie in North Carolina about integrative play therapy and the belief that there's no "one size fits all" approach. As a CCPT purist, I explain why I believe in full adherence to a single theoretical model and why integration—though well-intentioned—can dilute effectiveness, undermine empirical support, and blur the therapeutic process. I lay out the research supporting non-directive, humanistic models like CCPT and explain why choosing one model and sticking to it isn't just a preference—it's a clinical responsibility. I also share how theoretical alignment leads...