Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 171 In this episode (and most timely for Pride Month), Lisa welcomes Jennifer Shivey, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and Approved [...]
A child's refusal to speak inside the playroom can leave even the most seasoned therapist flustered. But connecting with clients involves much more than words. Silence can be golden when you know [...]
When a Child Says They're Done in the Session A child wanting to end a session early can rattle even the most seasoned therapist. So how do you handle the situation? In [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When & Why to Set Boundaries in the Playroom Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... Setting boundaries in the playroom can be quite the confusing process! [...]
What Our Playroom Says About Us Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... Did you know that your playroom is a reflection of you? What you put [...]
By Chelsea Hester In a world that is populated with diets, food advertisements, and models of only certain shapes and colors, children of all ages are being bombarded by external messages about [...]
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 [...]