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How Child-Centered Principles Transformed My Art Classroom: Gabby’s Transformation Story
In this episode, I shared an inspiring email from Gabby, an art teacher in South Africa who has been applying child-centered play therapy principles in her classroom. Gabby stumbled upon my podcast "by accident" and found that the CCPT approach deeply resonated with...
The Moment It All Clicked: Unexpected Paths to a Career in CCPT
In this episode, I share some fascinating unofficial data I collected from my email subscribers about their journeys to finding child-centered play therapy (CCPT). I was curious to learn more after noticing a pattern of people mentioning they came to CCPT as a second...
Q&A Lightning Round #5: Nine Questions From Listeners Answered
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, Dr. Brenna Hicks addresses several questions from listeners on various topics related to child-centered play therapy. How to Schedule Parent Consultations? Madison in Iowa asks: "I'm wondering how you...
Special Interview: Dr. Brandy Schumann, Creator of the 2nd Most Important Toy in the Playroom… the “BoA” (AKA “Bobo”)
Dr. Schumann wanted to offer a discount to the Play Therapy Podcast audience. Use Promo Code "PTP10" for $10 off your Bag of Air purchase at https://bagofair.com/ Dr. Brandy Schumann Interview: The Story Behind the BoA "Bobo" and Child-Centered Play Therapy In this...
Overcoming Separation Challenges: A Child-Centered Approach
Helping a Child with Separation Anxiety in Play Therapy In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Jemima in England about working with a nine-year-old boy struggling with severe separation anxiety. Jemima has had two sessions with the child...
Mastering the Art of Limit-Setting: The Power of the “Pause” in Offering Perfectly Aligned Choices
In this episode, we get into the fine details of limit setting in play therapy sessions. I emphasize the importance of the "limit setting pause" – a crucial moment where we take a beat to understand the child's underlying emotions, needs, and motivations before...
The Inside Track on CCPT Supervision: Why Theoretical Alignment Matters – Part 2 of My Chat with Dr. Jodi Mullen
In today's episode, I got to sit down with Dr. Jodi Mullen and talk about CCPT supervision. Dr. Mullen is an RPT-S and CCPT-Master and brings decades of experience to this conversation. I know you hear this from me often, but I wanted you to hear the message from...
Special Interview Episode: Dr. Jodi Mullen – Talking Child-Centered Play Therapy and Child Trauma (part 1 of 2)
In today's episode, I got to sit down with Dr. Jodi Mullen and talk about CCPT supervision. Dr. Mullen is an RPT-S and CCPT-Master. I hope you enjoy this special episode as much as I enjoyed making it. It was a pleasure to "talk shop" with Dr. Mullen and share stories...
Understanding and Managing Bathroom Accidents in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode, we tackle a sensitive but common issue faced in child-centered play therapy: managing enuresis and encopresis among young clients. I answer a question from Juliette in Georgia, addressing how therapists can maintain a child-centered approach while...
Mastering Limit Setting in Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Deep Dive
In this episode, we take a pause from my planned curriculum to address a crucial skill that many therapists find challenging: limit setting in child-centered play therapy. Over the next two weeks, we will explore this topic in depth, aiming to refine and enhance your...
Silence in the Playroom: Navigating Child-Centered Play Therapy with a Selectively Mute Child
In this episode, I tackle a nuanced situation shared by Nell from Maryland, a play therapist working with an 11-year-old client who does not speak during therapy sessions. Despite not being diagnosed as selectively mute, the child exhibits behaviors akin to selective...
Reverse Pandora’s Box: Understanding Progress and Regression in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In today's episode, I start the first episode in a new series on advanced CCPT concepts. Today I'm discussing a metaphor/story that I tell parents during consultations that I refer to as the Reverse Pandora's Box. This idea is crucial for understanding the natural...
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