Play Therapy Podcast

The Self-Nurturing Theme In Play Therapy

Jul 11, 2023

In this episode, I talk about the distinction between nurturing and the self-nurturing themes. I also discuss the following topics related to self-nurturing play:

– The child uses infantile, baby toys to comfort the themselves
– The child needs nurturing, but don’t believe or trust that someone can provide it
– Uses self-nurturing to comfort after deep, difficult play
– Missing healthy attachment

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References:

  • Cochran, N., Nordling, W., & Cochran, J. (2010). Child-Centered Play Therapy (1st ed.). Wiley.
  • VanFleet, R., Sywulak, A. E., & Sniscak, C. C. (2010). Child-centered play therapy. Guilford Press.
  • Landreth, G. L. (2002). Play therapy: The art of the relationship (2nd ed.). Brunner-Routledge.
  • Bratton, S. C., Landreth, G. L., Kellam, T., & Blackard, S. R. (2006). Child parent relationship therapy (CPRT) treatment manual: A 10-session filial therapy model for training parents. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Benedict, Helen. Themes in Play Therapy. Used with permission to Heartland Play Therapy Institute.
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