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Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy

Your source for centered and focused Play Therapy coaching. A "Master-Class" in Play Therapy. Breaking down the barriers to high-quality Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) education. No paywalls, no ads, no fluff... all content — just expert, accessible training for every play therapist, free of charge.

86 | Broken Play Theme in Play Therapy

10 mins; August 30, 2023

85 | Burying Or Drowning Theme

8 mins; August 24, 2023

84 | My Complete Interview With Dr. Jennifer Baggerly About Child-Centered Play Therapy

51 mins; August 17, 2023

83 | Fire Play Theme In Play Therapy

8 mins; August 15, 2023

82 | Q&A: How To Handle A Child That Makes Animal Noises And Behaves Like A Puppy In Session

14 mins; August 10, 2023

81 | Adult Activity Theme In Play Therapy

11 mins; August 08, 2023

80 | Q&A: What To Do When You're "Stuck" With A Client On The Autism Spectrum

19 mins; August 03, 2023

79 | Store And Shopping Theme In Play Therapy

8 mins; August 01, 2023

78 | Q&A: What Play Therapy Theme Does Board Game Play Fall Under?

11 mins; July 27, 2023

77 | Neglect, Abuse, or Punishment of Self Themes in Play Therapy

9 mins; July 25, 2023

76 | Staying True to the Model: Child-Centered Feedback for Pandemic-Related Anxiety

20 mins; July 21, 2023

75 | Failed Nurturing Theme In Play Therapy

7 mins; July 18, 2023

74 | Defying Opposition: Unveiling the Potential of Child-Centered Play Therapy for ODD

18 mins; July 14, 2023

73 | The Self-Nurturing Theme In Play Therapy

7 mins; July 11, 2023

72 | Q&A: "Capturing Growth" - Documenting Goals, Objectives & Diagnosis while Honoring the Child-Centered Model in Play Therapy

14 mins; July 06, 2023

71 | Nurturing & Caregiving Theme In Play Therapy

11 mins; July 05, 2023

70 | Q&A: Working Through Abuse Narratives In Play Therapy With A Child-Centered Approach

15 mins; June 29, 2023

69 | Separation & Reunion Themes In Play Therapy

11 mins; June 26, 2023

68 | Q&A: When "Aggression" Derails - Addressing "Aggression" With Parents To Prevent Premature Therapy Termination

15 mins; June 22, 2023

67 | Constancy Theme, AKA Permanence Theme, In Play Therapy

8 mins; June 20, 2023

66 | Q&A: Staying Child-Centered When A Child Invites You Into Their Play

9 mins; June 19, 2023

65 | The Seeking Theme in Play Therapy

10 mins; June 13, 2023

64 | Q&A: Interpreting the Child's Play Through a Child-Centered Play Therapy Lens

16 mins; June 08, 2023

63 | The Devouring Theme in Play Therapy

8 mins; June 06, 2023

62 | Q&A: Children Bringing Their Own Toys Into The Playroom

12 mins; June 02, 2023

61 | Powerful Figure Overcoming The Weaker Figure Theme In Play Therapy

11 mins; May 31, 2023

60 | Q&A: The Art Of Play Therapy Supervision (Getting The Most From Your Supervisory Experience)

19 mins; May 25, 2023

59 | Death Theme In Play Therapy

14 mins; May 23, 2023

58 | Q&A: How To Handle Children Shooting And Using Swords On You

17 mins; May 19, 2023

57 | Aggression And Aggressive Victim Themes In Play Therapy

14 mins; May 19, 2023

56 | Q&A: How To Best Communicate With Parents, Teachers, and School Counselors When Working With A Child

18 mins; May 12, 2023

55 | Themes In The Playroom: Good Vs Bad

17 mins; May 10, 2023

54 | Q&A: What Is The ONE THING I Need To Know To Be A Better Play Therapist?

20 mins; May 05, 2023

53 | 4 Stages Of Play Therapy (The Child's Therapeutic Progress)

16 mins; May 03, 2023

52 | Q&A: How To Engage A Client Who Colors Silently (And How To Explain It To Their Parents!)

16 mins; April 28, 2023

51 | 4 Phases Of Child-Centered Play Therapy (Landreth Model)

22 mins; April 27, 2023

50 | Q&A: How Do We Explain To Parents Why We Allow A Child To Curse In The Playroom?

17 mins; April 21, 2023

49 | Encourage Creativity And Freedom... With Freedom Comes Responsibility

11 mins; April 19, 2023

48 | Q&A: What To Do When A Child Is "Stuck"

17 mins; April 14, 2023

47 | Never Do For A Child That Which They Can Do For Themselves

16 mins; April 12, 2023

46 | Q&A: Child-Centered Play Therapy With Toddlers

13 mins; April 10, 2023

45 | Encourage The Effort, Rather Than Praise The Product

13 mins; April 04, 2023

44 | Q&A: What If Kids Don't Move From Aggression To Nurturing Play?

21 mins; March 31, 2023

43 | Noticing The Child Is A Powerful Builder Of Self-Esteem

14 mins; March 31, 2023

42 | Q&A: How To Become A Registered Play Therapist

14 mins; March 23, 2023

41 | When There Are No Limits, There Is No Security

11 mins; March 21, 2023

40 | Q&A: What To Do When A Child Does Not Want To Leave The Playroom?

14 mins; March 16, 2023

39 | If You Can't Say It In Ten Words Or Less, Don't Say It

8 mins; March 14, 2023

38 | Q&A: How To Manage Your Schedule With Non-Weekly Clients

13 mins; March 10, 2023

37 | Limits Are Not Needed Until They Are Needed

12 mins; March 07, 2023

36 | Q&A: Exploring The Sensitive Topic Of Abuse And Neglect In The Playroom: A Guide For Play Therapists

13 mins; March 03, 2023

35 | When A Child Is Drowning, It's Not The Time To Teach Them To Swim

11 mins; March 01, 2023

34 | Q&A: How Do You Do Child-Centered Play Therapy With Older Kids (11-14 Year Olds)

12 mins; February 24, 2023

33 | Big Choices For Big Kids, Little Choices For Little Kids

9 mins; February 21, 2023

32 | My Playroom Was Absolutely Destroyed By A Client (A Debrief, And How I Handled It)

37 mins; February 15, 2023

31 | Q&A: How To Conduct Sibling/Group Play Sessions

14 mins; February 10, 2023

30 | One Of The Best Things You Can Communicate To A Child Is That They Are Competent

13 mins; February 07, 2023

29 | Q&A: The Use Of Aggressive Toys In The Playroom

27 mins; February 03, 2023

28 | Empower Kids By Giving Them Credit For Decisions

13 mins; February 02, 2023

27 | The Use Of Games In The Playroom (And What To Do About Cheating!)

22 mins; January 23, 2023

26 | 6 Assessments To Support What You Are Doing In The Playroom

19 mins; January 13, 2023

25 | What To Do When You Are Not Feeling Supported As A Play Therapist At Your Place Of Work

22 mins; January 11, 2023

24 | Feelings Are Always Valid, Even If The Behavior Is Not Acceptable

11 mins; December 27, 2022

23 | Reflecting Feelings Helps The Child Feel Understood, Lessens Anger, And Diffuses Intensity Of Emotion

12 mins; December 23, 2022

22 | If You Know Enough To Ask A Question, Then You Know Enough To Make A Statement

10 mins; December 19, 2022

21 | Questions Put Kids In Their Minds, But Kids Live In Their Hearts

11 mins; December 07, 2022

20 | Encouragement

20 mins; November 30, 2022

19 | Limit Setting

29 mins; November 11, 2022

18 | Choice Giving

22 mins; November 02, 2022

17 | Reflective Responding In Play Therapy

18 mins; October 21, 2022

16 | Overview Of Reflective Responding

17 mins; October 11, 2022

15 | How To Explain The Child-Centered Play Therapy Process To Parents And Kids

25 mins; September 28, 2022

14 | Specific Toys In Specific Categories In The Playroom

27 mins; August 30, 2022

13 | The Logistics and Techniques Of Your Playroom

18 mins; August 18, 2022

12 | How To Answer Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Play Therapy

21 mins; July 10, 2022

11 | The History Of Child-Centered Play Therapy

16 mins; July 03, 2022

10 | Why Child-Centered Play Therapy?

32 mins; June 19, 2022

9 | (Part 6 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy

27 mins; June 10, 2022

8 | (Part 5 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy

63 hours 10 mins; June 09, 2022

7 | (Part 4 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy

15 mins; June 08, 2022

6 | (Part 3 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy

25 mins; June 07, 2022

5 | (Part 2 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy

20 mins; June 06, 2022

4 | (Part 1 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy

19 mins; June 05, 2022

3 | Why Play Therapy?

29 mins; June 02, 2022

2 | Why Play?

21 mins; June 02, 2022

1 | Overview And Vision For The Play Therapy Podcast

23 mins; May 17, 2022

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