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When Kids Don’t Play: Screen Time or Something Else?

When Kids Don’t Play: Screen Time or Something Else?

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Kira in Texas about children who come into the playroom and do not play. Kira wonders if this behavior could be related to excessive screen use, a topic that resonates deeply with me. While screen...

Bad Guys Play: Healthy Expression or Cause for Concern?

Bad Guys Play: Healthy Expression or Cause for Concern?

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Nada in Texas about working with a six-year-old boy who is fascinated with "Bad Guys" behavior in his play. The child often portrays himself as a bully or a criminal in both his drawings and...

Telehealth for Child-Centered Play Therapy: Does It Work?

Telehealth for Child-Centered Play Therapy: Does It Work?

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Laura in Washington about whether child-centered play therapy (CCPT) can be effectively conducted via telehealth. As telehealth becomes more common, this question has surfaced repeatedly, especially...

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