EPISODE · Dec 2, 2019 · 27 MIN
Episode 23: Evil in Play
from Playful Parenting Podcast · host Andrew Barnett
On this episode of Play Time, we take a harder look at the times when children play out situations that can seem violent, aggressive, and hateful, and explore what the point and purpose is behind this kind of play from children, and the sort of perspective and awareness we need to have as child therapists and adults in terms of allowing children the space to move through these more difficult expressions of themselves.As always, I can be reached at [email protected]. Check out barnettchildtherapy.com for more audio, video, and to learn about the child-centered children's book series.New content is available through Patreon, including a new bonus episode to be released in December regarding Expressive Art Therapy! Click the support the show link to learn more.Support the show
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On this episode of Play Time, we take a harder look at the times when children play out situations that can seem violent, aggressive, and hateful, and explore what the point and purpose is behind this kind of play from children, and the sort of perspective and awareness we need to have as child therapists and adults in terms of allowing children the space to move through these more difficult expressions of themselves. As always, I can be reached at [email protected]. Check out ba...
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