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.
Play Therapy Podcast
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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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July 23, 2026
419 | Returning Responsibility During Regressive Play
<p>In this episode, I answer a question about one of the most nuanced aspects of child-centered play therapy: knowing when to return responsibility to a child and when to step into a nurturing role during regressive play. If a child is pretending to be a baby, should I get their bottle or blanket? What if they continue asking me to do things after the role play ends? I explain why there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. Instead, the key is understanding why the child is asking. Whether the request is rooted in role play, power and control, learned helplessness, cooperation, or a genuine need for nurturance determines how I respond.</p> <p>I also clarify the difference between the encouragement pillar and returning responsibility, and why it's important not to confuse the two. Throughout the episode, I emphasize that CCPT is never about rigid rules—it's about understanding the child's motivation and responding in a way that protects both the therapeutic relationship and the child's growth. This conversation highlights the importance of clinical discernment and trusting the principles of the model rather than relying on automatic responses.</p> <p><strong>New Live Training Events Announced:</strong><br /> Indiana, New Jersey & Tampa dates are locked in and registration is open for Indiana. Go to <a href= "https://iamccpt.live" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">iamccpt.live</a> for more information.</p> <p><strong>Podcast Meetups!</strong> Come hang out with me. I'm hosting casual Play Therapy Podcast listener meetups in Denver and Seattle on Aug. 4th and 6th. I'd love to connect with you in person! Learn more and RSVP at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/www.playtherapypodcast.com/meetup/%E2%80%9D">https://www.playtherapypodcast.com/meetup/</a></p> <p><strong>New Resource for Play Therapists:</strong> The Parent Companion for Play Therapy is now available at author pricing for therapists. Created specifically to help parents better understand the child-centered play therapy process, this book is designed to support parent engagement, improve buy-in, and reduce attrition throughout the therapeutic journey. As a listener of the Play Therapy Podcast, you can order a copy for just $8 (our cost plus shipping).</p> <p><a href="https://parentcompanionforplaytherapy.com/authorprice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to order your author-priced copy.</a> ** Limit 1 per therapist, offer valid in the Continental U.S. only.</p> <p><a href="https://parentcompanionforplaytherapy.com/bulk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Order copies for your practice and save with discounted bulk pricing.</a> Bulk ordering makes it easy to place Parent Companion for Play Therapy directly into the hands of the parents you serve.</p> <p>PlayTherapyNow.com is my HUB for everything I do! <a href= "https://www.playtherapynow.com" target= ""_blank"">playtherapynow.com</a>. Sign up for my email newsletter, stay ahead with the latest CCPT CEU courses, personalized coaching opportunities and other opportunities you need to thrive in your CCPT practice. If you click one link in these show notes, this is the one to click!</p> <p>Topical Playlists! All of the podcasts are now grouped into topical playlists on YouTube. Please go to <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/kidcounselorbrenna/playlists" target= ""_blank"">https://www.youtube.com/kidcounselorbrenna/playlists</a> to view them.</p> <p>If you would like to ask me questions directly, check out <a href="https://www.ccptcollective.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.ccptcollective.com</a>, where I host two weekly Zoom calls filled with advanced CCPT case studies and session reviews, as well as member Q&A. You can take advantage of the two-week free trial to see if the CCPT Collective is right for you.</p> <p>Ask Me Questions: Call (813) 812-5525, or email: <a href= "mailto:brenna@thekidcounselor.com">brenna@thekidcounselor.com</a><br /> Brenna's CCPT Hub: <a href="https://www.playtherapynow.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.playtherapynow.com</a><br /> CCPT Collective (online community exclusively for CCPTs): <a href= "https://www.ccptcollective.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.ccptcollective.com</a><br /> Podcast HQ: <a href="https://www.playtherapypodcast.com" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.playtherapypodcast.com</a><br /> APT Approved Play Therapy CE courses: <a href= "https://childcenteredtraining.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://childcenteredtraining.com</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/playtherapypodcast" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">https://facebook.com/playtherapypodcast</a></p> <p>Common References:<br /> Cochran, N., Nordling, W., & Cochran, J. (2010). Child-Centered Play Therapy (1st ed.). Wiley.<br /> VanFleet, R., Sywulak, A. E., & Sniscak, C. C. (2010). Child-centered play therapy. Guilford Press.<br /> Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge.<br /> Landreth, G.L., & Bratton, S.C. (2019). Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): An Evidence-Based 10-Session Filial Therapy Model (2nd ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315537948<br /> Benedict, Helen. Themes in Play Therapy. Used with permission to Heartland Play Therapy Institute.</p>
July 21, 2026
418 | CCPT Mythbusters: You'll Eventually Be 100% Adherent to the Model
Host Brenna, a child-centered play therapy expert, debunks the myth of automatic adherence, emphasizing intentional practice and continuous growth for mastery in this interview.
July 16, 2026
417 | Expectancy, Not Expectations: The Heart of Unconditional Acceptance in CCPT
Host Brenna addresses how to embrace expectancy over expectations in child-centered play therapy, valuing all child expressions as therapeutically significant.
419 total episodes available with 42 transcripts
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