Episode 49- A Milestone Episode

🎉 Happy 1st Birthday, Play Therapy Circle! + Our First-Ever ConferenceIt's officially been 12 months since The Play Therapy Circle podcast began and in this special milestone episode, host Kylie Ellison (therapist, clinical supervisor, and play therapy trainer) is celebrating with a shorter, more personal episode recorded on the run between training sessions.In this episode, Kylie reflects on:🎙️ A whirlwind first year - reaching listeners in 72 countries every week via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and beyond💚 Why she started the podcast: to represent Australia in the Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) space and share her passion for this work with the wider community🌏 Gratitude for the incredible global community that has grown around the show, including regular listeners from the US, UK, Ireland, Germany, and New Zealand📈 Landing in the top 25% of podcasts worldwide by the end of last year🤝 The privilege of connecting with supervisees and practitioners navigating the challenges of play therapy work✨ Why she believes anyone doing this hard, emotional work needs to know: you are not alone, and what you do matters🎊 Big News: Our First-Ever Conference!Kylie announces the very first Play Therapy Circle Conference, a two-day, in-person event this October at The Ridges, South Bank, Brisbane, featuring the incredible Dr. Jodie Mullen (Kylie's own clinical supervisor and a recent podcast guest). Expect sessions on working with parents, compassion fatigue, and burnout, plus the chance to connect with fellow CCPT practitioners from around the world.🎁 Win a Free Ticket!Head to our Instagram or Facebook (@ThePlayTherapyCirclePodcast), follow along, and tag a friend or colleague in our pinned "Win a Free Ticket" post to enter. Tag as many people as you like for multiple entries! Can't make it in person? Stay tuned — recordings will be made available.Whether you've been with us since day one or just found the show, thank you for being part of this community. Here's to the next 12 months of CCPT conversations, connection, and growth.💛 Follow, share, and leave a review to help others find the circle.📍 Play Therapy Circle Conference 2026 - Kylie Ellison Therapy & TrainingThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide therapeutic advice. All views expressed are Kylie's own; any case examples shared have been de-identified to protect privacy.