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Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
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186 | Meeting Children Where They Are: The Power of Child-Centered Play Therapy
19 mins; August 20, 2024
185 | Unexpected Breakthroughs: Navigating Power Dynamics When a Child Tapes Your Mouth Shut
20 mins; August 15, 2024
184 | Unconditional Acceptance: The Heart of Child-Centered Play Therapy
21 mins; August 13, 2024
183 | Navigating Child and Adult Therapy Coexistence in a Group Practice: Expectations, Communication, and the 'Why'
16 mins; August 08, 2024
182 | Mastering the 5 Goals of Child-Centered Play Therapy Sessions: From Theory to Practice
20 mins; August 06, 2024
181 | The Addiction We're Ignoring: Screen Time and Child Mental Health
23 mins; August 01, 2024
180 | The Power of You: Why Your Personality Matters in Child-Centered Play Therapy
16 mins; July 30, 2024
179 | Freedom to Be Loud: The Significance of Loud Play in Child-Centered Play Therapy
12 mins; July 25, 2024
178 | The Art of Following: Why Letting Children Lead is Key to Being and Effective Child-Centered Play Therapist
16 mins; July 23, 2024
177 | Q&A Lightning Round #7: Five Questions From Three Listeners Answered
39 mins; July 18, 2024
176 | Trusting the Child's Innate Wisdom: Two More Core Principles of Effective Child-Centered Play Therapists
17 mins; July 16, 2024
175 | Play Therapy Challenges: From Credentials to Limit-Setting
21 mins; July 15, 2024
174 | Beyond Techniques: Cultivating the Therapist's Personality for CCPT Success
19 mins; July 11, 2024
173 | Resistance or Control? Responding to 'Don't Talk to Me' Moments in Child-Centered Play Therapy
16 mins; July 04, 2024
172 | The Therapist's Self: Unpacking Landreth's Essential Qualities of Effective Child-Centered Play Therapists
12 mins; July 02, 2024
171 | The Art of Understanding: Mastering the 'Why' in Child-Centered Play Therapy
15 mins; June 27, 2024
170 | Understanding the Foundation: Landreth's 10 Tenets of Child-Centered Play Therapy
18 mins; June 25, 2024
169 | When a Child's Outbursts are Limited to Home: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Perspective
13 mins; June 20, 2024
168 | Mastering Nuances of Reflective Responding in Child-Centered Play Therapy
16 mins; June 18, 2024
167 | How to Handle Runny Noses, Licking, Spitting, and Germs in the Playroom: A Child-Centered Approach
15 mins; June 13, 2024
166 | CCPT is a Way of Being, Not a Technique: Wisdom from Art of The Relationship
19 mins; June 11, 2024
165 | Q&A Lightning Round #6: Three Questions From Listeners Answered
37 mins; June 06, 2024
164 | Not Everything is a Theme! Landreth Sets the Story Straight
22 mins; June 04, 2024
163 | Navigating Play Therapy with Siblings: Practical Tips for Child-Centered Play Therapists
13 mins; May 30, 2024
162 | The "I Wonder" Blunder: Avoid Directive Questioning and Master "I Wonder" Statements and Whispers in Child-Centered Play Therapy
16 mins; May 28, 2024
161 | Safe Play: What It Means When a Child Picks the Same Toys Every Time
17 mins; May 24, 2024
160 | Making the Transition: How to Shift from Directive to a Child-Centered Play Therapy Approach
18 mins; May 21, 2024
159 | How Child-Centered Principles Transformed My Art Classroom: Gabby's Transformation Story
11 mins; May 16, 2024
158 | The Moment It All Clicked: Unexpected Paths to a Career in CCPT
19 mins; May 14, 2024
157 | Q&A Lightning Round #5: Nine Questions From Listeners Answered
72 hours 29 mins; May 09, 2024
156 | Special Interview: Dr. Brandy Schumann, Creator of the 2nd Most Important Toy in the Playroom... the "BoA" (AKA "Bobo")
59 mins; May 07, 2024
155 | Overcoming Separation Challenges: A Child-Centered Approach
17 mins; May 02, 2024
154 | Mastering the Art of Limit-Setting: The Power of the "Pause" in Offering Perfectly Aligned Choices
16 mins; April 30, 2024
153 | The Inside Track on CCPT Supervision: Why Theoretical Alignment Matters - Part 2 of My Chat with Dr. Jodi Mullen
33 mins; April 25, 2024
152 | Special Interview Episode: Dr. Jodi Mullen - Talking Child-Centered Play Therapy and Child Trauma (part 1 of 2)
40 mins; April 23, 2024
151 | Understanding and Managing Bathroom Accidents in Child-Centered Play Therapy
19 mins; April 18, 2024
150 | Mastering Limit Setting in Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Deep Dive
15 mins; April 16, 2024
149 | Silence in the Playroom: Navigating Child-Centered Play Therapy with a Selectively Mute Child
18 mins; April 11, 2024
148 | Reverse Pandora's Box: Understanding Progress and Regression in Child-Centered Play Therapy
18 mins; April 08, 2024
147 | Exploring the Therapeutic Use of Board Games in a Child-Centered Playroom
13 mins; April 04, 2024
146 | 6 Takeaways from "Filial Therapy Using Child Parent Relationship Therapy"
15 mins; April 02, 2024
145 | Navigating the First Session: Achieving the "Touchstone Story" Goals with a Child-Centered Approach
22 mins; March 28, 2024
144 | Filial Therapy: Understanding Goals for Parents, Children, and Therapists
18 mins; March 26, 2024
143 | Q&A Lightning Round #4: 5 Questions From Listeners Answered
47 mins; March 21, 2024
142 | From Playroom to Home: Integrating Filial Therapy into Practice
15 mins; March 19, 2024
141 | Understanding Children's Battle Scenes: Insights into Repetitive Play in Therapy
16 mins; March 14, 2024
140 | Client vs Customer and Delivering Value: Redefining Parent Relationships in Play Therapy
13 mins; March 12, 2024
139 | Transformation Stories: How Child-Centered Play Therapy Changes Lives
13 mins; March 08, 2024
138 | Collaborating with Schools: Communicating with Teachers as a Play Therapist
12 mins; March 05, 2024
137 | Decoding Screen-Influenced Play: Insights for Play Therapists
18 mins; February 29, 2024
136 | Parent Talk: Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality in Play Therapy
19 mins; February 27, 2024
135 | Rethinking Credentials and Embracing Expertise
15 mins; February 23, 2024
134 | Equipping Parents: Communicating Strategies for Dealing with Child Behavior
23 mins; February 20, 2024
133 | I Don't Use Case Conceptualization, But If I Did...
19 mins; February 15, 2024
132 | Unlocking Parental Resistance: 6 Reasons and Strategies for Overcoming
25 mins; February 13, 2024
131 | Q&A Lightning Round #3: 4 More Questions From Listeners Answered
37 mins; February 08, 2024
130 | Structured Conversations: The Five-Week Parent Consultation Strategy
18 mins; February 06, 2024
129 | Q&A Lightning Round #2: 7 More Questions From Listeners Answered
57 mins; February 01, 2024
128 | Enhancing Outcomes: Effective Communication with Parents in Play Therapy
15 mins; January 30, 2024
127 | Q&A Lightning Round #1: 7 Questions From Listeners Answered
46 mins; January 25, 2024
126 | Unpacking Play Therapy Themes: A Key to Effective Parent Engagement
20 mins; January 23, 2024
125 | Sexual Curiosity Theme in Play Therapy
11 mins; January 18, 2024
124 | Sexual Talk Theme in Play Therapy
12 mins; January 16, 2024
123 | Why Child-Centered Play Therapy Works for Every Child: The Evidence to Navigate Skepticism
26 mins; January 12, 2024
122 | Sexual Behaviors Directed At The Therapist Theme In Play Therapy
9 mins; January 09, 2024
121 | SMART Goals and Child-Centered Play Therapy: How to Bridge the Gap in a School Setting
22 mins; January 04, 2024
120 | Sexualized Activity Theme In Play Therapy
11 mins; January 02, 2024
119 | Toy Takers!: Setting Limits On Children Taking Toys Home
20 mins; December 28, 2023
118 | Failure Theme In Play Therapy
10 mins; December 26, 2023
117 | Tackling "Boredom": Exploring the Deeper Meanings Behind a Child Saying That Play Therapy Is Boring
12 mins; December 21, 2023
116 | Mastery/Competence Play Theme In Play Therapy
12 mins; December 19, 2023
115 | Hugs And I Love You's: Responding to Children's Affection
14 mins; December 14, 2023
114 | Exploratory Theme in Play Therapy
10 mins; December 12, 2023
113 | To Clean or Not to Clean: The Role of Playroom Cleanup in Child-Centered Play Therapy
21 mins; December 07, 2023
112 | Escape Play Theme In Play Therapy
8 mins; December 05, 2023
111 | Building Trust: The Key to Engaging Parents in Play Therapy
19 mins; November 30, 2023
110 | Rescue Play Theme In Play Therapy
11 mins; November 28, 2023
109 | Decoding Chaotic/Messy Play: Embracing A Child's Emotional Expression
15 mins; November 24, 2023
108 | Danger Play Theme In Play Therapy
14 mins; November 22, 2023
107 | Highlights From My 60 Minute Conversation With Dr. Garry Landreth
21 mins; November 16, 2023
106 | Protection Play Theme in Play Therapy
8 mins; November 14, 2023
105 | Child-Centered Healing: Trauma Processing in the Playroom
18 mins; November 09, 2023
104 | Containing Play Theme In Play Therapy
9 mins; November 07, 2023
103 | When Kids Want Out: Strategies For Play Therapists When Kids Try To Leave The Session Early
20 mins; November 03, 2023
102 | Sorting Play Theme In Play Therapy
11 mins; October 31, 2023
101 | Therapist Dilemma: What To Do When A Child Falls Asleep In Session
16 mins; October 26, 2023
100 | Mess-Making Play Theme in Play Therapy
13 mins; October 24, 2023
99 | From Meltdowns to Milestones: Supporting Parents and Children in Play Therapy
14 mins; October 19, 2023
98 | Cleaning Play Theme In Play Therapy
12 mins; October 17, 2023
97 | The Art Of Not Answering: Remaining Child-Centered When Children Ask Questions In The Playroom
21 mins; October 12, 2023
96 | Instability Theme In Play Therapy
9 mins; October 11, 2023
95 | How To Stay True To Child-Centered Play Therapy With Teens And Tweens
18 mins; October 06, 2023
94 | Bridge-Building Play Theme In Play Therapy
9 mins; October 03, 2023
93 | Tuning In: The Power Of Tone Of Voice In Play Therapy
16 mins; September 28, 2023
92 | Self-Fixing Theme In Play Therapy
6 mins; September 26, 2023
91 | Play Therapy's "Progress Puzzle": Navigating Norms, Progress, and Expectations
21 mins; September 25, 2023
90 | Failure To Fix Theme In Play Therapy
9 mins; September 20, 2023
89 | Navigating Messy Play: Balancing Client Needs And Cleanliness In The Playroom
16 mins; September 12, 2023
88 | Fixing Play Theme In Play Therapy
15 mins; September 07, 2023
87 | Q&A: Working With Kids With Sexual Behavior Or Abuse Backgrounds
24 mins; September 02, 2023
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