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Jan. 3rd Live Event – Q & A Session

Jan. 3rd Live Event – Q & A Session

In this special live Q&A episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I connected with listeners from around the world to answer their most pressing questions about practicing child-centered play therapy (CCPT). We covered a wide range of topics, including how to...

Theoretical Consistency: Avoiding Burnout When Working with All Ages

Theoretical Consistency: Avoiding Burnout When Working with All Ages

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Chiara in Florida about working with clients over the age of 14. I explain how child-centered play therapy (CCPT) naturally evolves from a wholly person-centered approach for older teens and...

From Cutting to Conversations: Handling Safety Concerns in CCPT

From Cutting to Conversations: Handling Safety Concerns in CCPT

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Christy in New Mexico about working with a 12-year-old client who has a history of cutting and suicidal thoughts. I explore how to approach such sensitive issues within the child-centered play...

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...

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