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

By Dr. Brenna Hicks

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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.

Episode Date
442 | When Parents Feel Kept in the Dark: Protecting Confidentiality in CCPT
Oct 15, 2026
441 | Do You Really Trust the Child? (What Landreth Teaches Us About Trusting Children)
Oct 13, 2026
440 | Do AI-Generated Notes Have a Place in Child-Centered Play Therapy?
Oct 08, 2026
439 | The Floor Belongs to the Child — Wait Until You're Invited to Sit on the Floor
Oct 06, 2026
438 | "Guess What?" How to Handle When a Child Insists That You Guess
Oct 01, 2026
437 | Ultimate Limits Are Still a Choice - Getting the Final Step Right
Sep 29, 2026
436 | Should You Ever End a CCPT Session Early? (Clarifying Ultimate Limits in CCPT)
Sep 22, 2026
435 | When a Child Cheats Because They Have to Win: What's Really Happening in the Playroom?
Sep 17, 2026
434 | What's Wrong With Our Field? Research. (A Call for the Next Generation of CCPT Research)
Sep 15, 2026
433 | What Do You Say When a Child Asks If You Actually Like Them?
Sep 10, 2026
432 | The Missing Piece in Your CCPT Training
Sep 07, 2026
431 | What Do You Do When a Child Says 'I'm Bored' in the Playroom?
Sep 03, 2026
430 | What's Wrong with Our Field? Supervision
Sep 01, 2026
429 | "All We Do Is Play": When an Anxious Child Wants to Quit Therapy
Aug 27, 2026
428 | What's Wrong with Our Field? Novelty and "Innovation"
Aug 25, 2026
427 | How Anxiety Shows Up—and Changes—in the Playroom
Aug 20, 2026
426 | What's Wrong with Our Field? CCPT-ish
Aug 19, 2026
425 | How to Coach Parents Through Severe Power Struggles
Aug 13, 2026
424 | What's Wrong with Our Field? The Problem with ABA
Aug 11, 2026
423 | What If a Child Tells You to Stop Talking?
Aug 05, 2026
422 | What's Wrong with Our Field?: Universities and Graduate School
Aug 03, 2026
421 | Does Birth Order Matter in CCPT? (Especially for Only Children)
Jul 30, 2026
420 | What is Wrong With Our Field? (New Series) Have We Lost Our Heart?
Jul 28, 2026
419 | Returning Responsibility During Regressive Play
Jul 23, 2026
418 | CCPT Mythbusters: You'll Eventually Be 100% Adherent to the Model
Jul 21, 2026
417 | Expectancy, Not Expectations: The Heart of Unconditional Acceptance in CCPT
Jul 16, 2026
416 | CCPT Mythbusters: Kids Are Manipulative
Jul 14, 2026
415 | Advanced "I Wonder" and Whisper Technique in Role Play
Jul 10, 2026
414 | When a Child Narrates Their Own Play - Trusting the Process
Jul 09, 2026
413 | CCPT Mythbusters: Child-Centered Play Therapy Doesn't Work with Older Kids
Jul 07, 2026
412 | When an Anxious Child Won't Stay in the Playroom
Jul 03, 2026
411 | When Parents and Grandparents Aren't on the Same Page: Helping Families Align Around CCPT
Jul 01, 2026
410 | CCPT Mythbusters: Diagnosing and Medicating Kids Helps
Jun 30, 2026
409 | Why the Hardest CCPT Cases Need the Most Trust - Navigating Trauma, Attachment, and Dysregulation in the Playroom
Jun 25, 2026
408 | What If the Child Isn't Finished When Time Is Up?
Jun 24, 2026
407 | CCPT Mythbusters: You Have to Figure Out What the Play Means
Jun 23, 2026
406 | When an Intern Sits In: Best Practices for CCPT Observation + Live Event Announcements!
Jun 18, 2026
405 | What Happens Now? Preserving Garry Landreth's Legacy
Jun 16, 2026
404 | What If a Child Brings Schoolwork Into the Playroom?
Jun 11, 2026
403 | CCPT Mythbusters: Children Need Guidance to Change
Jun 09, 2026
402 | Understanding Extreme Dysregulation and Trusting the CCPT Process
Jun 04, 2026
401 | CCPT Mythbusters: What the Child Is Doing Isn't Enough
Jun 02, 2026
400 | 400 Episodes of CCPT: Reflections, Vision, and Live Q&A
May 29, 2026
399 | Signs a Child Has Too Much Screen Time: What It Looks Like in the CCPT Playroom
May 21, 2026
398 | CCPT Mythbusters: The Child Has to Talk About It
May 19, 2026
397 | If Children Aren't Cognitive, Why Do Some Want to Sit and Talk?
May 14, 2026
396 | CCPT Mythbusters: It's Not Therapeutic If the Child Won't Go to the Playroom
May 12, 2026
395 | Helping Children Through Divorce: The Importance of Age-Appropriate Truth
May 07, 2026
394 | CCPT Mythbusters: You Have to "Do Something"... or Therapy Won't Work
May 05, 2026
393 | When to Set Limits (and When Not To) in CCPT + Removing Toys
Apr 30, 2026
392 | CCPT Mythbusters: The "Innovation" Myth in Play Therapy
Apr 28, 2026
391 | When a Child Doesn't Want to Stop: Navigating Termination in CCPT
Apr 23, 2026
390 | Room Wrecks: The Moment That Tests Every Child-Centered Play Therapist (A CCPT Guide for Understanding and Handling Them)
Apr 21, 2026
389 | Building Buy-In for CCPT with Teachers and Staff
Apr 17, 2026
388 | Why Are These Kids So Happy?: What I Learned About Parenting (and CCPT) from Japan
Apr 14, 2026
387 | Stop Overloading Parents: How to Drip Feed CCPT Skills
Apr 07, 2026
386 | Adulthood Bias and Piaget: Why Adults Misunderstand Children
Mar 31, 2026
385 | How to Talk to Kids About Parent Meetings and Notes in CCPT
Mar 26, 2026
384 | Stop Trying to Figure Out the Play: A Reminder for CCPT Therapists
Mar 24, 2026
383 | The Parent Factor in CCPT: Can a Child Fully Heal If the Parent Doesn't Change?
Mar 19, 2026
382 | "Imposter Syndrome" in Therapy: Why It's Time to Let It Go
Mar 18, 2026
381 | When Kids Ask Questions in the Playroom: How CCPT Therapists Should Respond
Mar 12, 2026
380 | From Playing Alone to Playing Together: Understanding the Shift in CCPT
Mar 10, 2026
379 | When Children Leave the Playroom and Parents Email Too Much: Two Questions Answered
Mar 05, 2026
378 | Stop Rescuing Children in the Playroom
Mar 03, 2026
377 | The Therapist Trust Triad & Parent Partnership Pathway: Frameworks for Parent Engagement and Client Retention
Feb 27, 2026
376 | Q&A Lightning Round #9: Six Questions from Four Listeners Answered
Feb 24, 2026
375 | Why Most CCPT Therapists Crumble Under Pressure (And What To Do About It!)
Feb 20, 2026
374 | What to Do When Children Want to Save What They Built - A CCPT Q&A
Feb 18, 2026
373 | Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and Fear of Vulnerability
Feb 12, 2026
372 | Why This Podcast Is Unapologetically Child-Centered: The Purpose of the Play Therapy Podcast
Feb 10, 2026
371 | OCD Behaviors in Children: What We're Really Treating in CCPT
Feb 05, 2026
370 | CCPT Gamechangers: How to Respond When Adults Say Kids Are Rational
Jan 29, 2026
369 | Understanding Time and Touch in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jan 26, 2026
368 | CCPT Gamechangers: The Hidden Problem with Battery-Operated Toys
Jan 20, 2026
367 | Night Terrors, Adoption, and Age-Appropriate Truth
Jan 15, 2026
366 | CCPT Gamechangers: Why 'You Wanted Me to Know' Isn't Truly Child-Centered
Jan 13, 2026
365 | Just Because They're Older Doesn't Mean We Change the Model
Dec 30, 2025
364 | CCPT Gamechangers: How to Handle Children Who Dart Out of the Playroom
Dec 23, 2025
363 | Reducing Attrition by Preparing Parents for Resistance
Dec 18, 2025
362 | CCPT Gamechangers: Why Overanalyzing the Play Becomes a Therapist Trap (Symbolic Play & Themes)
Dec 16, 2025
361 | Pricing Your Practice: The Real Math Behind Free Parent Consultations
Dec 11, 2025
360 | CCPT Gamechangers: "Mom Said I'm Supposed To…" What You Do Next Matters
Dec 09, 2025
359 | Mobile Play Therapy Challenges: Keeping Kids in the Play Space
Dec 04, 2025
358 | CCPT Gamechangers: How a Language Shift Changes Everything in Feeling Reflections
Dec 02, 2025
357 | No Parents Allowed! - The Ripple Effect of a Parent Entering Session
Nov 28, 2025
356 | Attrition: The Hidden Crisis in Play Therapy (Special Episode)
Nov 26, 2025
355 | Costumes, Playroom Essentials, and First-Person vs. Third-Person
Nov 20, 2025
354 | The Resistance Phase No One Talks About — And Why YOU Must Go Through It
Nov 18, 2025
353 | Selective Mutism and CCPT: Trusting the Process
Nov 12, 2025
352 | Power, Control, and Anxiety: Unpacking the Child's Need for Dominance
Nov 06, 2025
351 | Ending Well: How to Structure the Final Session in CCPT
Nov 04, 2025
350 | Two Common Challenges: Self-Esteem Work and Separation Anxiety
Oct 30, 2025
349 | When to End: Evaluating Client Readiness for Termination
Oct 28, 2025
348 | When Families Stop Coming: Understanding Attrition in CCPT
Oct 23, 2025
347 | Sibling & Group Work in CCPT: Bringing More Than One Child Into the Playroom
Oct 21, 2025
346 | What to Do When the Child Dictates the Session and Controls the Dialogue
Oct 16, 2025
345 | When a Child Won't Go Back to the Playroom: Navigating the "Lobby" Session with the Child and Parents
Oct 14, 2025
344 | Neutral Truth, Big Impact: Communicating with Children and Advocating for Them
Oct 09, 2025
343 | Art of the Session: A Complete Framework for Confident Practice
Oct 07, 2025
342 | Answer or Redirect? Preserving Connection Without Shifting the Focus
Oct 03, 2025
341 | Art of the Session: Role Play in CCPT - Staying Centered When the Child Assigns You a Role
Oct 01, 2025
340 | "I Hate This and I Hate You": Trust the Process When Kids Push Back in Play Therapy
Sep 25, 2025
339 | Art of the Session: "I Wonder" and Whisper Techniques
Sep 23, 2025
338 | What Parents Really Need to Hear: How to Structure and Deliver Powerful Parent Consultations
Sep 18, 2025
337 | Art of the Session: Narrative Commentary in CCPT
Sep 16, 2025
336 | When a Child "Breaks" Limits: Staying True to the CCPT Model
Sep 11, 2025
335 | Art of the Session: Play Session Guidelines - Labeling, Following the Metaphor, & Neutrality
Sep 09, 2025
334 | Preparing Parents for What's Coming: Set Expectations Early or Struggle Later
Sep 04, 2025
333 | Art of the Session: Encouragement and Esteem Building - Helping Kids Believe They're Capable
Sep 02, 2025
332 | The Screen-Free Playroom: Holding the Line in a Digital World
Aug 28, 2025
331 | Art of the Session: The ACT of Setting Limits
Aug 26, 2025
330 | From Over-Attachment to Avoidance: Making Sense of Child Responses in CCPT
Aug 21, 2025
329 | Art of the Session: Empowerment Through Choice Giving
Aug 19, 2025
328 | When They Want It Left Just the Way It Was - Permanence Response in CCPT
Aug 14, 2025
327 | Art of the Session: Reflecting Feelings with Effectiveness and Precision in CCPT
Aug 12, 2025
326 | Setting Up for Success: HTP Assessments and the Glue Dilemma in CCPT
Aug 07, 2025
325 | Art of the Session: Why Reflecting Content Keeps You Engaged Without Taking Over
Aug 05, 2025
324 | Art of the Session: Tracking Behavior—The Skill You Can Always Use In Any Given Moment
Jul 29, 2025
323 | What to Do When Time Is Up But the Child Isn't Regulated Yet
Jul 25, 2025
322 | Art of the Session: The CCPT Therapist's Shortlist—11 Responses That Work In Any Given Moment In A Session
Jul 22, 2025
321 | Managing Repetitive, Attention-Seeking Behaviors in the Playroom: Staying Neutral in CCPT
Jul 18, 2025
320 | Art of the Session: The Exact Words You Say When Entering the Playroom
Jul 15, 2025
319 | Art of the Session: Empowerment on the Way to the Playroom
Jul 08, 2025
318 | Mastering CPRT Announcement + Q&A: CCPT Termination Criteria (How to Know When a Child Is Truly Ready)
Jul 07, 2025
317 | CCPT with Tweens: Navigating the Shift from Play to Conversation
Jul 04, 2025
316 | When Parents Join the Session: Why It Compromises the CCPT Model
Jul 03, 2025
315 | Theoretical Integrity in Play Therapy: Why One Model Matters (The Case Against Integrative Play Therapy)
Jul 02, 2025
314 | Art of the Session: What Happens in the Lobby Matters Too
Jul 01, 2025
313 | Art of the Session: Setting Up the CCPT Playroom With Purpose and Integrity
Jun 24, 2025
312 | CCPT Mindset: The Final Mindset Shift…From Doing CCPT to Being CCPT
Jun 20, 2025
311 | Two Questions, One Answer: Trust the Process in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jun 17, 2025
310 | CCPT With Toddlers and Preschoolers: What Changes and What Doesn't
Jun 13, 2025
309 | CCPT Mindset: When Progress Anxiety Undermines the Model
Jun 11, 2025
308 | Toileting Battles and the Need for Power: CCPT Parent Coaching
Jun 06, 2025
307 | When Parents Call It a Bribe: Defending Choice Giving in CCPT
Jun 05, 2025
306 | CCPT Mindset: The Myth of the Therapeutic Agenda
Jun 03, 2025
305 | Shared Walls and Noisy Lobbies: Preserving the CCPT Playroom Environment
May 30, 2025
304 | Facilitating CPRT With Challenging Parent Dynamics
May 29, 2025
303 | CCPT Mindset (New Series): Examining the Language That Pulls Us from the Model
May 27, 2025
302 | Bringing CCPT Into Schools: Group Sessions, Teacher Buy-In, and Special Education Support
May 23, 2025
301 | CCPT Skills for Quiet Sessions: Narrative Summary & Commentary Explained
May 22, 2025
300th Episode Livestream: Three Years, One Mission—Preserve and Advance the Classical CCPT Model
May 17, 2025
299 | You're Not Behind—You're Becoming: The CCPT Growth Journey Via the Summit Framework
May 13, 2025
298 | They Promised No Court—Then Sent a Subpoena: What Now? - Court and Legal Policy in CCPT
May 08, 2025
297 | CCPT Purism: The Child Knows the Way—A Call to Re-Center
May 06, 2025
296 | Responding to Suicidal Statements in CCPT Sessions
May 02, 2025
295 | Confidentiality, Character Toys, and Religious Topics in CCPT
Apr 30, 2025
294 | CCPT Purism: Practicing CCPT in a Directive World
Apr 29, 2025
293 | CCPT Purism: Why Non-Directivity Works
Apr 22, 2025
292 | When It Feels Like "Nothing" Is Happening in Session—How to Add Variety Without Losing the Model
Apr 18, 2025
291 | When Kids Assign You Roles: Staying Adherent to the CCPT Model During Role-Play Scenarios
Apr 17, 2025
290 | CCPT Purism: Small Drifts and Deviations That Undermine the Model
Apr 15, 2025
289 | CCPT Purism: The Paradox of Non-Directive but Highly Structured
Apr 08, 2025
288 | Making Sense of "Baby Talk" in a CCPT Playroom: What It Means and How to Respond
Apr 04, 2025
287 | "You Be the Baby!" — What to Do When Kids Assign You Roles — Staying Child-Centered During Dramatic Play
Apr 02, 2025
286 | CCPT Purism: How Garry Landreth Established and Preserved the Integrity of the Child-Centered Play Therapy Model
Apr 01, 2025
285 | Q&A Lightning Round #8: Four Questions From Three Listeners Answered
Mar 27, 2025
284 | CCPT Purism: How The Guerneys and Filial Therapy Extended the CCPT Model
Mar 25, 2025
283 | Supporting Parents Through Divorce: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
Mar 20, 2025
282 | CCPT Purism: From Rogers to Axline and the Eight Principles That Shaped the Child-Centered Play Therapy Model
Mar 18, 2025
281 | Playroom Representation: Sensitivity Without Over-Complication
Mar 17, 2025
280 | When Kids Say "Stop Copying Me", Session Outside? Sandtray Use? Can I Take This Toy Home? Answering Real CCPT Questions
Mar 14, 2025
279 | Client "Fit" in CCPT Isn't About the Child—It's About Expectations, Policies, and Processes
Mar 13, 2025
278 | CCPT Purism: The Core Tenets & Conditions That Shaped Child-Centered Play Therapy
Mar 11, 2025
277 | When Directive Play Therapy Backfires: A Case for CCPT
Mar 07, 2025
276 | Following a Child's Lead vs. Returning Responsibility: Knowing the Difference
Mar 05, 2025
275 | CCPT Purism (New Series): How Rogers Broke the Rules—And Changed Child-Centered Play Therapy Forever
Mar 04, 2025
274 | Room Wrecking, Risk-Taking, and Sensory-Seeking: What's Behind the Play?
Mar 01, 2025
273 | Keeping CCPT on Track: When a Child Refuses to Stay in the Playroom
Feb 27, 2025
272 | Fine Tuning Limit-Setting: Clarifying the "A" in the ACT Framework
Feb 25, 2025
271 | When Limit-Setting Feels Endless & Does Setting Limits in CCPT Feel Coercive? Let's Clarify
Feb 21, 2025
270 | When a Child Falls Asleep in Play Therapy: Trusting the CCPT Process
Feb 20, 2025
269 | Adulthood Bias: The Barrier to Parents Understanding Children's Behavior
Feb 18, 2025
268 | When You and the Child Don't Speak the Same Language in CCPT
Feb 13, 2025
267 | Think You're an Independent Contractor? You Might Not Be. Know the Difference Between Independent Contractor Vs. Employee Categorization
Feb 11, 2025
266 | Fighting for CCPT: How to Advocate for Child-Centered Play Therapy in Sexual Abuse Cases and Trauma Work
Feb 10, 2025
265 | When and How to Use Enlargement in CCPT & Tracking Progress in CCPT (What to Do When Stages Aren't Clear)
Feb 05, 2025
264 | Mastering Neutrality: Wrap-up (A Reflection on What It Means to Be CCPT)
Feb 04, 2025
263 | Clear Policies + Systems = Happy Clients: Managing Cancellations, No-Shows, and Expectations
Jan 30, 2025
262 | House-Tree-Person in CCPT: Why I Use It and How It Helps
Jan 29, 2025
261 | Mastering Neutrality: Foundations for Neutrality in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jan 28, 2025
260 | Navigating Tough Conversations with Parents in CCPT
Jan 23, 2025
259 | Early Termination, Rewards, and Night Terrors: Q&A Addressing Unique Playroom Challenges
Jan 22, 2025
258 | Mastering Neutrality: Letting Go of Control and Embracing True Neutrality in the Playroom
Jan 21, 2025
257 | Jan. 3rd Live Event - Q & A Session
Jan 16, 2025
256 | Theoretical Consistency: Avoiding Burnout When Working with All Ages
Jan 15, 2025
255 | Mastering Neutrality: Practicing Neutrality Means Letting Go of Expectations, Not Emotions
Jan 14, 2025
254 | From Cutting to Conversations: Handling Safety Concerns in CCPT
Jan 09, 2025
253 | Integrating CCPT Principles into Child-Led Educational Settings
Jan 08, 2025
252 | Mastering Neutrality: The "Missing Tenet" in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jan 07, 2025
251 | Becoming a Person of Impact: Beyond the Playroom in 2025
Jan 06, 2025
250 | How to Approach Autism Concerns with Parents as a Child-Centered Play Therapist
Jan 02, 2025
249 | Permission-Seeking and Negative Self-Talk: Staying Neutral in the Child-Centered Playroom
Jan 01, 2025
248 | Adherence, Power, and Certification: A Global CCPT Discussion
Dec 31, 2024
247 | From Frustration to Confidence: Why Theoretical Adherence Matters in Play Therapy
Dec 30, 2024
246 | Why Hiding Toys Matters: Reflecting Permanence and Trust in the Child-Centered Playroom
Dec 20, 2024
245 | Separation Anxiety and Resistance: Trusting the CCPT Process
Dec 19, 2024
244 | Why Kids Use "Potty Talk" in Session — And How to Stay Child-Centered When Responding
Dec 18, 2024
243 | A Tidal Wave of Change: How CCPT is Transforming Lives Worldwide
Dec 17, 2024
242 | Children Deserve Therapy: The Case for Child-Centered Play Therapy
Dec 13, 2024
241 | Short on Time, Big on Impact: CCPT for Kids with Communication Barriers
Dec 12, 2024
240 | It's Not About the Toys: The Power of the Therapeutic Relationship in CCPT
Dec 11, 2024
239 | The Power of "Yet": A Simple Word That Changes Reflective Responding in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Dec 10, 2024
238 | Transitioning from Directive to Non-Directive: From Moms in the Room to Letting Go of Plans
Dec 05, 2024
237 | Navigating End-of-Session Challenges: Taking Toys and Child Won't Leave the Playroom
Dec 04, 2024
236 | Session Savvy Finale: Preserving the Classical CCPT Model
Dec 03, 2024
235 | Session Savvy: Neutral Language in the Child-Centered Playroom
Dec 01, 2024
234 | Trusting CCPT with Anxious Kids: Why CCPT Works for Every Child
Nov 30, 2024
233 | Incorporating Sand Trays in the Child-Centered Play Therapy Playroom
Nov 29, 2024
232 | Session Savvy: Avoiding a Common Choice-Giving Mistake in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Nov 20, 2024
231 | How to Overcome Parental Doubts as a Non-Parent Child-Centered Play Therapist
Nov 15, 2024
230 | The Calm Before the Storm: Understanding Shifts in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Nov 14, 2024
229 | Why Children Ask 'How Much Time Is Left?' and Recognizing Termination Readiness
Nov 13, 2024
228 | Session Savvy: Staying Neutral and Avoiding "Body" Commentary in CCPT
Nov 12, 2024
227 | Revisiting SMART Goals with CCPT for School Settings
Nov 11, 2024
226 | When Therapy Approaches Collide: Supporting Siblings with Different Therapists
Nov 08, 2024
225 | Session Savvy: Avoiding Value-Laden Language & Reflecting Without Owning
Nov 07, 2024
224 | CCPT and Autism: Child-Centered Play Therapy with Children on the Spectrum
Nov 06, 2024
223 | Preparing Children for Therapist Absences: Maternity Leave and Vacation
Nov 05, 2024
222 | The Universal Efficacy of CCPT: How to Address Doubters
Nov 04, 2024
221 | Staying True to the Model: Encouraging New Therapists to Trust CCPT
Nov 01, 2024
220 | Repetitive Play and/or Self-Soothing in Early Sessions
Oct 31, 2024
219 | Session Savvy: Reflecting Content Without Assuming Emotion
Oct 29, 2024
218 | Mastering In-Session Note-taking in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Oct 24, 2024
217 | Sending Birthday Cards: Balancing Customer Service and Confidentiality
Oct 23, 2024
216 | Session Savvy: Eliminating "Fluff" Words in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Oct 22, 2024
215 | Environment and Expectation Changes in a Child-Centered Play Therapy Playroom
Oct 18, 2024
214 | Understanding "Storytelling" in the Playroom: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Approach
Oct 17, 2024
213 | House-Tree-Person Assessment: When and How to Use It in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Oct 16, 2024
212 | Session Savvy: Breaking the Habit of Saying 'OK' in the Child-Centered Play Therapy Playroom
Oct 15, 2024
211 | Setting Clear Expectations: How to Get Parents to Commit to Weekly Sessions
Oct 14, 2024
210 | Why Saying "Good Choice" and "Bad Choice" Is Not Really A Choice
Oct 10, 2024
209 | Preventative Power: The Lasting Impact of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Oct 09, 2024
208 | Session Savvy: Avoiding Value-Laden Words in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Oct 08, 2024
207 | How to Let the Child Lead in Game Play: Child-Centered Examples and Guidance
Oct 04, 2024
206 | When Kids Don't Play: Screen Time or Something Else?
Oct 03, 2024
205 | Aggressive Play in the Playroom & Transitioning Kids to CCPT: Three Questions Answered
Oct 02, 2024
204 | Aggression Isn't Always Anger: Decoding Aggressive Play in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Oct 01, 2024
203 | From Faith to First Sessions to Flags: Answering Three Child-Centered Play Therapy Questions
Sep 30, 2024
202 | Bad Guys Play: Healthy Expression or Cause for Concern?
Sep 20, 2024
201 | Telehealth for Child-Centered Play Therapy: Does It Work?
Sep 19, 2024
200 | Free Play Resistance: Structure-Seeking Kids in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Sep 18, 2024
199 | Session Savvy: Why We Don't Say 'Thank You' in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Sep 17, 2024
198 | "I'm In Charge, and I Want You To Choose!" - What To Do When Kids Try To Make You Choose (Ninja Trick!)
Sep 13, 2024
197 | Mobile Child-Centered Play Therapy: Tips for Success Outside the Playroom
Sep 12, 2024
196 | Separation Anxiety in Play Therapy: When Children Want Parents in the Playroom
Sep 11, 2024
195 | Session Savvy: Avoiding Detours from the Child-Centered Model
Sep 10, 2024
194 | Why Children Don't Clean Up the Playroom in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Sep 06, 2024
193 | Welcoming Back Clients: Handling Returns to Child-Centered Play Therapy
Sep 05, 2024
192 | The Indescribable Moments in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Sep 03, 2024
191 | Beyond the Diagnosis: How Child-Centered Play Therapy Supports Children with Various Conditions and Diagnoses
Aug 30, 2024
190 | Summer Breaks in Child-Centered Play Therapy: Strategies for Continuity
Aug 29, 2024
189 | The Power of Boundaries in Child-Centered Play Therapy: Managing Separation Anxiety
Aug 28, 2024
188 | Understanding Child Adjustment Through Play: Lessons from The Art of the Relationship and Moustakas' Research
Aug 27, 2024
187 | When Therapy is Cut Short: Understanding the Impact on Stages and Phases
Aug 22, 2024
186 | Meeting Children Where They Are: The Power of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Aug 20, 2024
185 | Unexpected Breakthroughs: Navigating Power Dynamics When a Child Tapes Your Mouth Shut
Aug 15, 2024
184 | Unconditional Acceptance: The Heart of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Aug 13, 2024
183 | Navigating Child and Adult Therapy Coexistence in a Group Practice: Expectations, Communication, and the 'Why'
Aug 08, 2024
182 | Mastering the 5 Goals of Child-Centered Play Therapy Sessions: From Theory to Practice
Aug 06, 2024
181 | The Addiction We're Ignoring: Screen Time and Child Mental Health
Aug 01, 2024
180 | The Power of You: Why Your Personality Matters in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jul 30, 2024
179 | Freedom to Be Loud: The Significance of Loud Play in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jul 25, 2024
178 | The Art of Following: Why Letting Children Lead is Key to Being and Effective Child-Centered Play Therapist
Jul 23, 2024
177 | Q&A Lightning Round #7: Five Questions From Three Listeners Answered
Jul 18, 2024
176 | Trusting the Child's Innate Wisdom: Two More Core Principles of Effective Child-Centered Play Therapists
Jul 16, 2024
175 | Play Therapy Challenges: From Credentials to Limit-Setting
Jul 15, 2024
174 | Beyond Techniques: Cultivating the Therapist's Personality for CCPT Success
Jul 11, 2024
173 | Resistance or Control? Responding to 'Don't Talk to Me' Moments in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jul 04, 2024
172 | The Therapist's Self: Unpacking Landreth's Essential Qualities of Effective Child-Centered Play Therapists
Jul 02, 2024
171 | The Art of Understanding: Mastering the 'Why' in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jun 27, 2024
170 | Understanding the Foundation: Landreth's 10 Tenets of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jun 25, 2024
169 | When a Child's Outbursts are Limited to Home: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Perspective
Jun 20, 2024
168 | Mastering Nuances of Reflective Responding in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jun 18, 2024
167 | How to Handle Runny Noses, Licking, Spitting, and Germs in the Playroom: A Child-Centered Approach
Jun 13, 2024
166 | CCPT is a Way of Being, Not a Technique: Wisdom from Art of The Relationship
Jun 11, 2024
165 | Q&A Lightning Round #6: Three Questions From Listeners Answered
Jun 06, 2024
164 | Not Everything is a Theme! Landreth Sets the Story Straight
Jun 04, 2024
163 | Navigating Play Therapy with Siblings: Practical Tips for Child-Centered Play Therapists
May 30, 2024
162 | The "I Wonder" Blunder: Avoid Directive Questioning and Master "I Wonder" Statements and Whispers in Child-Centered Play Therapy
May 28, 2024
161 | Safe Play: What It Means When a Child Picks the Same Toys Every Time
May 24, 2024
160 | Making the Transition: How to Shift from Directive to a Child-Centered Play Therapy Approach
May 21, 2024
159 | How Child-Centered Principles Transformed My Art Classroom: Gabby's Transformation Story
May 16, 2024
158 | The Moment It All Clicked: Unexpected Paths to a Career in CCPT
May 14, 2024
157 | Q&A Lightning Round #5: Nine Questions From Listeners Answered
May 09, 2024
156 | Special Interview: Dr. Brandy Schumann, Creator of the 2nd Most Important Toy in the Playroom... the "BoA" (AKA "Bobo")
May 07, 2024
155 | Overcoming Separation Challenges: A Child-Centered Approach
May 02, 2024
154 | Mastering the Art of Limit-Setting: The Power of the "Pause" in Offering Perfectly Aligned Choices
Apr 30, 2024
153 | The Inside Track on CCPT Supervision: Why Theoretical Alignment Matters - Part 2 of My Chat with Dr. Jodi Mullen
Apr 25, 2024
152 | Special Interview Episode: Dr. Jodi Mullen - Talking Child-Centered Play Therapy and Child Trauma (part 1 of 2)
Apr 23, 2024
151 | Understanding and Managing Bathroom Accidents in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Apr 18, 2024
150 | Mastering Limit Setting in Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Deep Dive
Apr 16, 2024
149 | Silence in the Playroom: Navigating Child-Centered Play Therapy with a Selectively Mute Child
Apr 11, 2024
148 | Reverse Pandora's Box: Understanding Progress and Regression in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Apr 09, 2024
147 | Exploring the Therapeutic Use of Board Games in a Child-Centered Playroom
Apr 04, 2024
146 | 6 Takeaways from "Filial Therapy Using Child Parent Relationship Therapy"
Apr 02, 2024
145 | Navigating the First Session: Achieving the "Touchstone Story" Goals with a Child-Centered Approach
Mar 28, 2024
144 | Filial Therapy: Understanding Goals for Parents, Children, and Therapists
Mar 26, 2024
143 | Q&A Lightning Round #4: 5 Questions From Listeners Answered
Mar 21, 2024
142 | From Playroom to Home: Integrating Filial Therapy into Practice
Mar 19, 2024
141 | Understanding Children's Battle Scenes: Insights into Repetitive Play in Therapy
Mar 14, 2024
140 | Client vs Customer and Delivering Value: Redefining Parent Relationships in Play Therapy
Mar 12, 2024
139 | Transformation Stories: How Child-Centered Play Therapy Changes Lives
Mar 08, 2024
138 | Collaborating with Schools: Communicating with Teachers as a Play Therapist
Mar 05, 2024
137 | Decoding Screen-Influenced Play: Insights for Play Therapists
Feb 29, 2024
136 | Parent Talk: Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality in Play Therapy
Feb 27, 2024
135 | Rethinking Credentials and Embracing Expertise
Feb 23, 2024
134 | Equipping Parents: Communicating Strategies for Dealing with Child Behavior
Feb 20, 2024
133 | I Don't Use Case Conceptualization, But If I Did...
Feb 15, 2024
132 | Unlocking Parental Resistance: 6 Reasons and Strategies for Overcoming
Feb 13, 2024
131 | Q&A Lightning Round #3: 4 More Questions From Listeners Answered
Feb 08, 2024
130 | Structured Conversations: The Five-Week Parent Consultation Strategy
Feb 06, 2024
129 | Q&A Lightning Round #2: 7 More Questions From Listeners Answered
Feb 01, 2024
128 | Enhancing Outcomes: Effective Communication with Parents in Play Therapy
Jan 30, 2024
127 | Q&A Lightning Round #1: 7 Questions From Listeners Answered
Jan 25, 2024
126 | Unpacking Play Therapy Themes: A Key to Effective Parent Engagement
Jan 23, 2024
125 | Sexual Curiosity Theme in Play Therapy
Jan 18, 2024
124 | Sexual Talk Theme in Play Therapy
Jan 16, 2024
123 | Why Child-Centered Play Therapy Works for Every Child: The Evidence to Navigate Skepticism
Jan 12, 2024
122 | Sexual Behaviors Directed At The Therapist Theme In Play Therapy
Jan 09, 2024
121 | SMART Goals and Child-Centered Play Therapy: How to Bridge the Gap in a School Setting
Jan 04, 2024
120 | Sexualized Activity Theme In Play Therapy
Jan 02, 2024
119 | Toy Takers!: Setting Limits On Children Taking Toys Home
Dec 28, 2023
118 | Failure Theme In Play Therapy
Dec 26, 2023
117 | Tackling "Boredom": Exploring the Deeper Meanings Behind a Child Saying That Play Therapy Is Boring
Dec 21, 2023
116 | Mastery/Competence Play Theme In Play Therapy
Dec 19, 2023
115 | Hugs And I Love You's: Responding to Children's Affection
Dec 14, 2023
114 | Exploratory Theme in Play Therapy
Dec 12, 2023
113 | To Clean or Not to Clean: The Role of Playroom Cleanup in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Dec 07, 2023
112 | Escape Play Theme In Play Therapy
Dec 05, 2023
111 | Building Trust: The Key to Engaging Parents in Play Therapy
Nov 30, 2023
110 | Rescue Play Theme In Play Therapy
Nov 28, 2023
109 | Decoding Chaotic/Messy Play: Embracing A Child's Emotional Expression
Nov 24, 2023
108 | Danger Play Theme In Play Therapy
Nov 22, 2023
107 | Highlights From My 60 Minute Conversation With Dr. Garry Landreth
Nov 16, 2023
106 | Protection Play Theme in Play Therapy
Nov 14, 2023
105 | Child-Centered Healing: Trauma Processing in the Playroom
Nov 09, 2023
104 | Containing Play Theme In Play Therapy
Nov 07, 2023
103 | When Kids Want Out: Strategies For Play Therapists When Kids Try To Leave The Session Early
Nov 03, 2023
102 | Sorting Play Theme In Play Therapy
Oct 31, 2023
101 | Therapist Dilemma: What To Do When A Child Falls Asleep In Session
Oct 26, 2023
100 | Mess-Making Play Theme in Play Therapy
Oct 24, 2023
99 | From Meltdowns to Milestones: Supporting Parents and Children in Play Therapy
Oct 19, 2023
98 | Cleaning Play Theme In Play Therapy
Oct 17, 2023
97 | The Art Of Not Answering: Remaining Child-Centered When Children Ask Questions In The Playroom
Oct 12, 2023
96 | Instability Theme In Play Therapy
Oct 11, 2023
95 | How To Stay True To Child-Centered Play Therapy With Teens And Tweens
Oct 06, 2023
94 | Bridge-Building Play Theme In Play Therapy
Oct 03, 2023
93 | Tuning In: The Power Of Tone Of Voice In Play Therapy
Sep 28, 2023
92 | Self-Fixing Theme In Play Therapy
Sep 26, 2023
91 | Play Therapy's "Progress Puzzle": Navigating Norms, Progress, and Expectations
Sep 25, 2023
90 | Failure To Fix Theme In Play Therapy
Sep 20, 2023
89 | Navigating Messy Play: Balancing Client Needs And Cleanliness In The Playroom
Sep 12, 2023
88 | Fixing Play Theme In Play Therapy
Sep 07, 2023
87 | Q&A: Working With Kids With Sexual Behavior Or Abuse Backgrounds
Sep 02, 2023
86 | Broken Play Theme in Play Therapy
Aug 30, 2023
85 | Burying Or Drowning Theme
Aug 24, 2023
84 | My Complete Interview With Dr. Jennifer Baggerly About Child-Centered Play Therapy
Aug 17, 2023
83 | Fire Play Theme In Play Therapy
Aug 15, 2023
82 | Q&A: How To Handle A Child That Makes Animal Noises And Behaves Like A Puppy In Session
Aug 10, 2023
81 | Adult Activity Theme In Play Therapy
Aug 08, 2023
80 | Q&A: What To Do When You're "Stuck" With A Client On The Autism Spectrum
Aug 03, 2023
79 | Store And Shopping Theme In Play Therapy
Aug 01, 2023
78 | Q&A: What Play Therapy Theme Does Board Game Play Fall Under?
Jul 27, 2023
77 | Neglect, Abuse, or Punishment of Self Themes in Play Therapy
Jul 25, 2023
76 | Staying True to the Model: Child-Centered Feedback for Pandemic-Related Anxiety
Jul 21, 2023
75 | Failed Nurturing Theme In Play Therapy
Jul 18, 2023
74 | Defying Opposition: Unveiling the Potential of Child-Centered Play Therapy for ODD
Jul 14, 2023
73 | The Self-Nurturing Theme In Play Therapy
Jul 11, 2023
72 | Q&A: "Capturing Growth" - Documenting Goals, Objectives & Diagnosis while Honoring the Child-Centered Model in Play Therapy
Jul 06, 2023
71 | Nurturing & Caregiving Theme In Play Therapy
Jul 05, 2023
70 | Q&A: Working Through Abuse Narratives In Play Therapy With A Child-Centered Approach
Jun 29, 2023
69 | Separation & Reunion Themes In Play Therapy
Jun 27, 2023
68 | Q&A: When "Aggression" Derails - Addressing "Aggression" With Parents To Prevent Premature Therapy Termination
Jun 22, 2023
67 | Constancy Theme, AKA Permanence Theme, In Play Therapy
Jun 20, 2023
66 | Q&A: Staying Child-Centered When A Child Invites You Into Their Play
Jun 20, 2023
65 | The Seeking Theme in Play Therapy
Jun 13, 2023
64 | Q&A: Interpreting the Child's Play Through a Child-Centered Play Therapy Lens
Jun 08, 2023
63 | The Devouring Theme in Play Therapy
Jun 06, 2023
62 | Q&A: Children Bringing Their Own Toys Into The Playroom
Jun 02, 2023
61 | Powerful Figure Overcoming The Weaker Figure Theme In Play Therapy
May 31, 2023
60 | Q&A: The Art Of Play Therapy Supervision (Getting The Most From Your Supervisory Experience)
May 25, 2023
59 | Death Theme In Play Therapy
May 23, 2023
58 | Q&A: How To Handle Children Shooting And Using Swords On You
May 19, 2023
57 | Aggression And Aggressive Victim Themes In Play Therapy
May 19, 2023
56 | Q&A: How To Best Communicate With Parents, Teachers, and School Counselors When Working With A Child
May 12, 2023
55 | Themes In The Playroom: Good Vs Bad
May 10, 2023
54 | Q&A: What Is The ONE THING I Need To Know To Be A Better Play Therapist?
May 05, 2023
53 | 4 Stages Of Play Therapy (The Child's Therapeutic Progress)
May 03, 2023
52 | Q&A: How To Engage A Client Who Colors Silently (And How To Explain It To Their Parents!)
Apr 28, 2023
51 | 4 Phases Of Child-Centered Play Therapy (Landreth Model)
Apr 27, 2023
50 | Q&A: How Do We Explain To Parents Why We Allow A Child To Curse In The Playroom?
Apr 21, 2023
49 | Encourage Creativity And Freedom... With Freedom Comes Responsibility
Apr 19, 2023
48 | Q&A: What To Do When A Child Is "Stuck"
Apr 14, 2023
47 | Never Do For A Child That Which They Can Do For Themselves
Apr 12, 2023
46 | Q&A: Child-Centered Play Therapy With Toddlers
Apr 10, 2023
45 | Encourage The Effort, Rather Than Praise The Product
Apr 04, 2023
44 | Q&A: What If Kids Don't Move From Aggression To Nurturing Play?
Mar 31, 2023
43 | Noticing The Child Is A Powerful Builder Of Self-Esteem
Mar 31, 2023
42 | Q&A: How To Become A Registered Play Therapist
Mar 23, 2023
41 | When There Are No Limits, There Is No Security
Mar 21, 2023
40 | Q&A: What To Do When A Child Does Not Want To Leave The Playroom?
Mar 16, 2023
39 | If You Can't Say It In Ten Words Or Less, Don't Say It
Mar 14, 2023
38 | Q&A: How To Manage Your Schedule With Non-Weekly Clients
Mar 10, 2023
37 | Limits Are Not Needed Until They Are Needed
Mar 07, 2023
36 | Q&A: Exploring The Sensitive Topic Of Abuse And Neglect In The Playroom: A Guide For Play Therapists
Mar 03, 2023
35 | When A Child Is Drowning, It's Not The Time To Teach Them To Swim
Mar 01, 2023
34 | Q&A: How Do You Do Child-Centered Play Therapy With Older Kids (11-14 Year Olds)
Feb 24, 2023
33 | Big Choices For Big Kids, Little Choices For Little Kids
Feb 21, 2023
32 | My Playroom Was Absolutely Destroyed By A Client (A Debrief, And How I Handled It)
Feb 15, 2023
31 | Q&A: How To Conduct Sibling/Group Play Sessions
Feb 10, 2023
30 | One Of The Best Things You Can Communicate To A Child Is That They Are Competent
Feb 07, 2023
29 | Q&A: The Use Of Aggressive Toys In The Playroom
Feb 04, 2023
28 | Empower Kids By Giving Them Credit For Decisions
Feb 02, 2023
27 | The Use Of Games In The Playroom (And What To Do About Cheating!)
Jan 23, 2023
26 | 6 Assessments To Support What You Are Doing In The Playroom
Jan 13, 2023
25 | What To Do When You Are Not Feeling Supported As A Play Therapist At Your Place Of Work
Jan 11, 2023
24 | Feelings Are Always Valid, Even If The Behavior Is Not Acceptable
Dec 27, 2022
23 | Reflecting Feelings Helps The Child Feel Understood, Lessens Anger, And Diffuses Intensity Of Emotion
Dec 23, 2022
22 | If You Know Enough To Ask A Question, Then You Know Enough To Make A Statement
Dec 19, 2022
21 | Questions Put Kids In Their Minds, But Kids Live In Their Hearts
Dec 07, 2022
20 | Encouragement
Nov 30, 2022
19 | Limit Setting
Nov 11, 2022
18 | Choice Giving
Nov 03, 2022
17 | Reflective Responding In Play Therapy
Oct 21, 2022
16 | Overview Of Reflective Responding
Oct 11, 2022
15 | How To Explain The Child-Centered Play Therapy Process To Parents And Kids
Sep 28, 2022
14 | Specific Toys In Specific Categories In The Playroom
Aug 30, 2022
13 | The Logistics and Techniques Of Your Playroom
Aug 18, 2022
12 | How To Answer Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Play Therapy
Jul 10, 2022
11 | The History Of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jul 03, 2022
10 | Why Child-Centered Play Therapy?
Jun 19, 2022
9 | (Part 6 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jun 10, 2022
8 | (Part 5 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jun 09, 2022
7 | (Part 4 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jun 08, 2022
6 | (Part 3 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jun 07, 2022
5 | (Part 2 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jun 06, 2022
4 | (Part 1 of 6) Foundations, Principles, and The "Four Pillars" of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Jun 06, 2022
3 | Why Play Therapy?
Jun 02, 2022
2 | Why Play?
Jun 02, 2022
1 | Overview And Vision For The Play Therapy Podcast
May 17, 2022