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Integrating CCPT Principles into Child-Led Educational Settings

Integrating CCPT Principles into Child-Led Educational Settings

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a series of thoughtful questions from Emily in Washington State, who runs an outdoor playschool. Emily asks about integrating CCPT principles into a preschool setting, how to provide therapeutic benefits without...

Becoming a Person of Impact: Beyond the Playroom in 2025

Becoming a Person of Impact: Beyond the Playroom in 2025

In this special, "live" episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I reflect on the concept of impact and how we, as child-centered play therapists, can think beyond our immediate work to make a broader difference. While the therapeutic relationship with each child is...

Adherence, Power, and Certification: A Global CCPT Discussion

Adherence, Power, and Certification: A Global CCPT Discussion

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer three questions from Mai in Bahrain, a mental health counselor in training. Mai asks about integrating brief interventions within the child-centered play therapy (CCPT) framework, handling power struggles in the...

Separation Anxiety and Resistance: Trusting the CCPT Process

Separation Anxiety and Resistance: Trusting the CCPT Process

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address two questions from Alison in Arkansas related to separation anxiety and resistance in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). Alison shares concerns about a 2-year-old client who exhibits extreme separation anxiety...

A Tidal Wave of Change: How CCPT is Transforming Lives Worldwide

A Tidal Wave of Change: How CCPT is Transforming Lives Worldwide

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I share a collection of inspiring emails from therapists, parents, and listeners who have fallen in love with child-centered play therapy (CCPT). These stories highlight the powerful transformations happening in children,...

Children Deserve Therapy: The Case for Child-Centered Play Therapy

Children Deserve Therapy: The Case for Child-Centered Play Therapy

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Yehudis in New York about the growing belief that child therapy should be a “last resort” and that the focus should be on working with parents instead. I discuss why this perspective is misleading...

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