• Episode 4: Play Therapy Skill: Returning Responsibility & Limit Setting
    Apr 10 2023

    You decided to listen to today's episode. Carly and Sarah bring you our last episode (unless you're requesting more??) to discuss two very important skills in play therapy--Returning Responsibility and Limit Setting. These skills can also be used in other aspects of your life, not just play! We give examples involving roommates, bar fights, and even possibly teachers.


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    References:

    1. DeMink-Carthew, J. (Director), & Beahm, J. (Writer). (2002). Choices, Cookies, and Kids [Video]. Michigan State University Extension.
    2. Landreth, G. L. (2012). Play therapy: The art of the relationship (3rd ed.). Routledge.
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    34 mins
  • Episode 3: Play Therapy Skill: Reflecting Feeling
    Apr 9 2023

    Co-hosts Carly and Sarah are so excited to have you all back for today's episode! We are proud to talk about the counseling skill of reflecting feeling and how to incorporate this skill into every aspect of your life. We are hopeful that you are intrigued and inspired by this episode to start practicing this skill! (How many feelings can I include in this description?!)


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    References:

    Landreth, G. L. (2012). Play therapy: The art of the relationship (3rd ed.). Routledge.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 2: Play vs Play Therapy
    Apr 6 2023

    Today, cohosts Sarah and Carly discuss the differences between play and play therapy; play therapists and parents; and a quick real life skill you can use with the children in your lives. Also, they went on many tangents so enjoy the ride!


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    References:

    1. Landreth, G. L. (2012). Play therapy: The art of the relationship (3rd ed.). Routledge.
    2. The Kid Counselor. (n.d.). Parenting Tip: 30 Second Burst of Attention. Retrieved April 2, 2023, from https://www.thekidcounselor.com/parenting-tip-30-second-burst-of-attention/
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    47 mins
  • Episode 1: What is Play Therapy?
    Apr 3 2023

    Tune in to hear Carly and Sarah discuss a brief history of play therapy, how it is used, and what are the benefits!


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    Resources and References:

    1. Association for Play Therapy. (n.d.). Parents' corner. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://www.a4pt.org/page/ParentsCornerHomePag
    2. Center for Play Therapy. (n.d.). Home. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://cpt.unt.edu/
    3. Perez, B. (2022, January 27). How a car accident can cause PTSD. Forbes Advisor. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://www.forbes.com/advisor/legal/auto-accident/ptsd-car-accident/#:~:text=These%20collisions%20can%20be%20very,PTSD)%20in%20the%20general%20population.
    4. Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. (n.d.). What is cognitive-behavioral therapy? Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://www.abct.org/Information/?m=mInformation&fa=fs_COG_BEH
    5. Towell-Scott, B. (n.d.). Adlerian play therapy. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://adlerianplaytherapy.com/
    6. Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy. (n.d.). Cognitive-behavioral play therapy. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://www.cognitivebehavioralplaytherapy.com/cognitive-behavioral-play-therapy/
    7. Pehrsson, D.-E., & Aguilera, M. E. (2003). Play therapy: Overview and implications for counselors. Journal of Counseling and Development, 81(1), 3-12. doi:10.1002/j.1556-6676.2003.tb00268.x
    8. Rossen, E. & Hullinger, E. (2015). Solution-focused play counseling. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
    9. American Counseling Association. (1999). The use of play therapy with children experiencing divorce. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://www.counseling.org/resources/library/ACA%20Digests/ACAPCD-12.pdf
    10. Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation. (n.d.). Home. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://vsof.org/
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    15 mins