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Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy

Dr. Brenna Hicks

Your source for centered and focused Play Therapy coaching. A "Master-Class" in Play Therapy. Breaking down the barriers to high-quality Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) education. No paywalls, no ads, no fluff... all content — just expert, accessible training for every play therapist, free of charge.

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16:05

Mastering Nuances of Reflective Responding in...

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2024/06/18

In today's episode, I dive into the importance of being attuned and mindful in our play therapy sessions. Today I'm reading from the book A practical handbook for building the play therapy relationship. by Giordano, Landreth and Jones, I discuss how subtle things we do as therapists can inadvertently make a child feel that something is wrong. From the way we reflect content to the tone and expressions we use, every interaction matters. It's crucial that we align our responses with the child's play

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15:10

How to Handle Runny Noses, Licking, Spitting, and...

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2024/06/13

In this episode, I address a great question from Carley in Oregon about how to manage germs in the playroom in a child-centered way. Carley asked about a client who licks and spits on his fingers while playing card games, as well as how to handle kids with very runny noses during allergy season. For the licking and spitting, I explain that this is a behavior the child is choosing, so it warrants setting a limit using the ACT limit-setting process. When it comes to runny noses, I discuss the

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19:11

CCPT is a Way of Being, Not a Technique: Wisdom from...

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2024/06/11

In this episode, I dive into the true essence of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) by sharing powerful excerpts from Garry Landreth's seminal book "Art of The Relationship". Landreth emphasizes that CCPT is not just a set of techniques, but a way of being and a philosophy for living one's life in relationships with children. It requires internalizing a deep belief in children's innate capacity for growth, self-direction, and resiliency. As I reflect on this, I discuss how the heart of CCPT lies in

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37:22

Q&A Lightning Round #6: Three Questions From...

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in... ·

2024/06/06

In this lightning round episode, I tackle three listener questions about child-centered play therapy (CCPT). Cindy from California asked how to respond when parents say kids can learn academics, so why can't they learn coping skills the same way. I explain that academics are formulaic whereas emotions are non-linear, and the therapeutic relationship is key for learning coping, resilience and problem-solving skills. Melanie from Iowa, who has recently fully committed to CCPT after previously using

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22:59

Not Everything is a Theme! Landreth Sets the Story...

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2024/06/04

Today I'm beginning my "Summer School" Series where we are going to go back to the classical texts of child-centered play therapy. In this episode, I dive into the challenges of truly understanding the meaning behind children's play, and the importance of grounding our work in the original theories and principles of child-centered play therapy. I share some passages from the seminal book "Innovations in Play Therapy" by Garry Landreth that offer valuable insights. A key takeaway is that we need to

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13:39

Navigating Play Therapy with Siblings: Practical Tips...

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2024/05/30

In this episode, I answer a listener question about working with siblings in play therapy. I share that joint sessions can be beneficial if siblings experienced the same stressful event, but recommend having individual sessions first to build rapport. If a therapist is already seeing one sibling and the parent asks to start the other, I advise getting permission from the current child client first to preserve the relationship. If the child declines, it's best to wait until ending with the first

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16:46

The "I Wonder" Blunder: Avoid Directive Questioning...

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2024/05/28

In this episode, I dive into the proper use of "I wonder" statements and the whisper technique in child-centered play therapy. I've noticed these skills are sometimes being misused or overused, so I wanted to provide some clarification. I discuss how "I wonder" statements should be used sparingly and only when clinically necessary to gather information to facilitate play. Using them too frequently to get a child to discuss feelings, plans, or reasoning behind behaviors can become directive rather

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17:29

Safe Play: What It Means When a Child Picks the Same...

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2024/05/24

In this episode, I address a great question from Katie in Florida about what to do when kids seem unsure of what to play with in later play therapy sessions and gravitate toward the same activities each time. First, I discuss how this pattern could indicate the child is in a state of resistance or avoidance. They may be doing "safe play" to delay diving into deeper issues they don't feel ready to tackle yet. It's important to remember that even if a child isn't playing in the way we expect, it

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18:49

Making the Transition: How to Shift from Directive to...

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2024/05/21

In this episode, I discuss how to transition from a directive or eclectic play therapy approach to a fully child-centered play therapy model. I share tips for communicating this change to both parents and the child in a direct, transparent way. When making this transition with a child you're already working with, it's important to acknowledge the upcoming change in approach, explain the reasoning and benefits, and give them space to ask questions. Let them know that moving forward, they will be in

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11:56

How Child-Centered Principles Transformed My Art...

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2024/05/16

In this episode, I shared an inspiring email from Gabby, an art teacher in South Africa who has been applying child-centered play therapy principles in her classroom. Gabby stumbled upon my podcast "by accident" and found that the CCPT approach deeply resonated with her teaching style and beliefs about working with children. By implementing CCPT techniques like giving choices, limit-setting, reflecting feelings, and following the child's lead, Gabby has seen incredible transformations in her

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19:29

The Moment It All Clicked: Unexpected Paths to a...

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2024/05/14

In this episode, I share some fascinating unofficial data I collected from my email subscribers about their journeys to finding child-centered play therapy (CCPT). I was curious to learn more after noticing a pattern of people mentioning they came to CCPT as a second or third career. The responses revealed an incredibly diverse range of prior careers - everything from nursing, teaching and social work to advertising, journalism, and even running a bed and breakfast! What united everyone was a deep

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01:12:29

Q&A Lightning Round #5: Nine Questions From Listeners...

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2024/05/09

Here are the listeners and topics of questions answered in this episode: Madison from Iowa - Scheduling parent consultations, child taking lots of medications Maria from California - Child pretends to be an animal in session Teri from California - Termination process Miray from Turkey - Child is asking personal questions Heidi from the UK - CCPT with children in residential care (attachment/trauma) Daniele from Georgia - What to do with specific presenting issues Callie from Texas - Complementary

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59:30

Special Interview: Dr. Brandy Schumann, Creator of...

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2024/05/07

It was my pleasure to interview Dr. Brandy Schumann for today's podcast episode. Dr. Schumann is the creator/owner of the Bag of Air, the best quality and most durable "Bobo" in every play therapist's playroom! I have 4 Bags of Air, in my center (one over 9 years old), and I encourage every play therapist to invest in a quality Bobo. So I thought it would be enlightening to have Dr. Schumann on the show to talk about the significance of the Bobo in play therapy sessions, and other topics related to

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17:12

Overcoming Separation Challenges: A Child-Centered...

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2024/05/02

In this episode, I address a therapist's question about working with a 9-year-old boy struggling with severe separation anxiety. The child's anxiety stems from an experience of an upset stomach while living in Tanzania, which he has now anchored to feeling safe only when his mother is present. I explain the importance of understanding the root cause of the anxiety and how it helps guide our approach. Rather than viewing it strictly as separation anxiety, I emphasize the somatic nature of the child's

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16:44

Mastering the Art of Limit-Setting: The Power of the...

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in... ·

2024/04/30

In this episode, we get into the fine details of limit setting in play therapy sessions. I emphasize the importance of the "limit setting pause" – a crucial moment where we take a beat to understand the child's underlying emotions, needs, and motivations before setting a limit. By taking this pause, we can set limits and offer choices that truly resonate with the child's "why". I share practical strategies to hone this skill, such as taking session notes to track the child's play themes and emotions

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33:45

The Inside Track on CCPT Supervision: Why Theoretical...

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in... ·

2024/04/25

In today's episode, I got to sit down with Dr. Jodi Mullen and talk about CCPT supervision. Dr. Mullen is an RPT-S and CCPT-Master and brings decades of experience to this conversation. I know you hear this from me often, but I wanted you to hear the message from someone else, who is an actual RPT-S, of why and how important it is to have a supervisor who is also wholly child-centered play therapy orientated. During our conversation, Dr. Mullen and I hit on some topical gems of wisdom about CCPT

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40:00

Special Interview Episode: Dr. Jodi Mullen - Talking...

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in... ·

2024/04/23

In today's episode, I got to sit down with Dr. Jodi Mullen and talk about the world of CCPT, and specifically, Dr. Mullen's specialty of childhood trauma. I hope you enjoy this special episode as much as I enjoyed making it. It was a pleasure to "talk shop" with Dr. Mullen and share stories and inspiration with her. Ask Me Questions: Call ‪(813) 812-5525‬, or email: brenna@thekidcounselor.com Brenna's CCPT Hub: https://www.playtherapynow.com CCPT Collective (online community exclusively for

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19:02

Understanding and Managing Bathroom Accidents in...

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in... ·

2024/04/18

In this episode, we tackle a sensitive but common issue faced in child-centered play therapy: managing enuresis and encopresis among young clients. I answer a question from Juliette in Georgia, addressing how therapists can maintain a child-centered approach while dealing with bathroom accidents during therapy sessions. First I discuss the underlying factors of bathroom accidents, such as control, anxiety, and somatic responses, and practical strategies for handling these incidents both in the

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15:10

Mastering Limit Setting in Child-Centered Play...

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in... ·

2024/04/16

In this episode, we take a pause from my planned curriculum to address a crucial skill that many therapists find challenging: limit setting in child-centered play therapy. Over the next two weeks, we will explore this topic in depth, aiming to refine and enhance your limit-setting techniques. Limit setting in therapy sessions is a multifaceted skill that integrates the ability to reflect feelings, communicate limits neutrally, and provide viable choices. Despite its complexity, mastering this skill

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18:29

Silence in the Playroom: Navigating Child-Centered...

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in... ·

2024/04/11

In this episode, I tackle a nuanced situation shared by Nell from Maryland, a play therapist working with an 11-year-old client who does not speak during therapy sessions. Despite not being diagnosed as selectively mute, the child exhibits behaviors akin to selective mutism, engaging in play but not verbal communication. While the child's parents are fixated on verbalization as the primary goal, I offer a crucial reframing. I also discuss the child's interaction with toys, particularly stuffed

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