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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 359 | Mobile Play Therapy Challenges: Keeping Kids in the Play Space
Description: In this episode, I answer Andrea's question about providing CCPT in a client's home and navigating the challenges that arise when the play space isn't a traditional playroom. In mobile or in-home CCPT, the environment itself can make limit-setting and structure harder, especially when there are no doors, clear boundaries, or physical containment. I walk through how to intentionally choose the best possible play space, create visual boundaries, and preserve the integrity of the model even in a home setting. I also discuss how to understand the "why" behind a child leaving the play area—whether it's resistance, anxiety, av...