When a Child Doesn’t Speak in the Playroom
Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... A child's refusal to speak inside the playroom can leave even the most seasoned therapist flustered. But connecting with clients [...]
When a Child Says They’re Done in the Session
Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... A child wanting to end a session early can rattle even the most seasoned therapist. So how do you handle [...]
The Forgotten Ones: Perfect Children Need Play Therapy Too
by Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S When it comes to play therapy, the acting out, aggressive, non-compliant, anxious child typically gets referred. Even the sad, depressed, withdrawn child finds a way onto an [...]
Endings and Transitions
Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... It’s hard to say goodbye, especially for children! How do you help kids transition at the end of a play [...]
When & Why to Set Boundaries in the Playroom
Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... “The play therapy experience is not a free for all, and it’s important to know when and why to [...]
What Our Playroom Says About Us
Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... “The truth is the size of the room doesn’t really matter. Children will do their work wherever they need [...]
Body Image: How You Can Help Your Child Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food
Parents & Caregivers: Positive Body Image Starts at Home! By Chelsea Hester In a world that is populated with diets, food advertisements, and models of only certain shapes and colors, children of all [...]
How to Recognize Empowerment in the Playroom
Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... Therapists are so good at identifying and working with the problem, but are we as trained to also recognize [...]
Teaming with Teachers – Working With a Client’s School
By Judith Norman, MA, MS, LPC, RPT-S Have you tried working with a client’s school and found it challenging? If so, you are not alone; this is often the case. While everyone may [...]
How to Leave Play in the Playroom (i.e. Not Take It Home)
Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... “Stressors can become really significant when you have numerous traumatized kids on your caseload or if you have a [...]