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Wounded Healers in the Playroom: How Attachment Histories Shape Our Work (Best of)

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Why the Playroom Must Evolve: Embracing Digital Play Therapy & AI with Jessica Stone (Best of)

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Dissociation Reimagined: Honoring the Inner World of Therapist and Child (Best of)

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When the Body Remembers: Psychosensory Healing, Play Therapy & the Wisdom Within (Best of)

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Introducing Family Constellation Work: A Systemic Lens for Play Therapists (Best of)

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The Final Little Lessons Series: What to Do When You're Overwhelmed in the Playroom (Best of)

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Unleashing your Creativity: A Conversation with Mama Owls Minis (Best of)

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Little Lessons Series: Addressing Hesitation, Aggressive Play, and Emotional Boundaries (Best of)

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When the Aggressor is You: Therapist Activation in the Playroom with Mili Shoemaker (Best of)

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Navigating ADHD Through Play Therapy – A Dual Perspective with Tony Vallance (Best of)

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The Power of Poetry in Play Therapy: A Conversation with Hannah Young (Best of)

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Cultural Awareness in Play Therapy | A Conversation with Dr. Carmen Cubillo (Best of)

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Attachment to Self: The Cornerstone of Healing with Mili Shoemaker (Best of)

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Unveiling Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) Through a Play Therapy Lens (Best of)

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The Way of Play: A New Approach to Connection in Play Therapy with Georgie Wissen Vincent (Best of)

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Little Lessons Series: Messes, Transitions, and Bathroom Breaks - Listener Q&A with Lisa (Best of)

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Climbing the Mountain: A Holistic Approach to Family Play Therapy with Stacy Jagger (Best of)

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Navigating Life's Transitions: An Empty Nester's Journey with Lisa (Best of)

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Little Lessons Series: Navigating the Teenage Terrain - Q&A with Lisa (Best of)

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Beyond Toys: Play Therapy Across Medical, Occupational, and Animal-Assisted Settings (Best of)

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Books as Bridges: Co-Regulation and Attachment through Bibliotherapy with Tammi Van Hollander (Best of)

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Little Lessons Series: Listener Q&A with Lisa (Best of)

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Creating Affirming Play Therapy Spaces for Transgender & Gender-Diverse Children with Jennifer Shivey (Best of)

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Vision, Momentum, & Mastering the Business of Therapy with Lisa and Jen Taylor (Best of)

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Little Lessons Series: Authenticity in the Playroom – Q&A with Lisa (Best of)

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Back to Our Roots: A Deep Dive into Experiential Play Therapy with Nilüfer Devecigil (Best of)

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Reconnecting to Our True Nature: A Transformative Conversation with Marie José Dhaese (Best of)

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Beyond Labels: Cultivating Cultural Humility as Therapists with Liliana Baylon (Best of)

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Crisis Play Therapy: Insights from Isabella Cassina & Claudio Mochi (Best of)

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Supporting Child Survivors of Sex Trafficking with Alejandro Castro Croy (Best of)

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Demystifying Minecraft in the Therapeutic Space with Brian Keating (Best of)

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The Mind-Body Blueprint: How Body Symptoms Are Connected to Our Mental Health (Best Of)

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Emotional Flooding: When the Therapist Is Outside the Window of Tolerance (Best Of)

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Conflict In and Out of the Playroom (Best Of)

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Defying Expectations to Embrace Human Potential (Best Of)

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Giving a Voice to Children with PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Montserrat Casado (Best Of)

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Resurrecting Rogers: What Did Carl Rogers Really Want to Say? (Best Of)

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Play Therapy Across the Lifespan: Nurturing Healing Through Symbolic Repair (Best Of)

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Are Your Decisions Coming From Alignment—or Habit? (Best Of)

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Supporting Gifted Children: Navigating Their Inner Worlds in Play Therapy (Best Of)

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Sibling Rivalry: Harnessing Conflict for Growth in Play Therapy (Best Of)

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Villains, Heroes, and the Complexity of Play Therapy (Best Of)

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Breaking Language Barriers: Using Interpreters in Play Therapy (Best Of)

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Double Duty: Supporting Twins in Play Therapy (Best Of)

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Two Roles, One Room: Balancing Parenthood and Play Therapy (Best Of)

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Why Negative Self-Talk Isn't the Enemy (Best Of)

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The Clients We Attract: Mirrors for Therapist Growth (Best Of)

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Nurturing Your Brain and Your Inspiration as a Play Therapist (Best Of)

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Supporting Children Through Suicidal Thoughts: Insights for Caregivers and Therapists (Best Of)

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Broken Toys and Other Hidden Messages in Play (Best Of)

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Honoring Boundaries as an Act of Self-Love & Worthiness (Best Of)

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Multiculturalism in Play Therapy with Dr. Dee Ray (Best Of)

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Perfectionism in the Playroom: What's Really Going On Beneath the Surface? (Best Of)

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Understanding and Working with Deaf Children in the Playroom | Gabriel Lomas (Best Of)

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In Memory of Carmen Jimenez-Pride – Internal Family Systems in the Playroom (Best of)

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✨ 200: The Final Chapter—Listening to the Wisdom of the Body (with Avery Dion) ✨

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Helping Kids & Families Navigate Screen Time Balance | Stacy Jagger (Best Of)

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199. EMDR Sand Tray Therapy for Trauma Healing: Ana Gomez on Symbols, Attachment, & Integration

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Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue: What Every Therapist Needs to Know (Best Of)

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198. Wounded Healers in the Playroom: How Attachment Histories Shape Our Work

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Special: Where Are We Now? Reflecting on the Evolution of Play Therapy

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197. Why the Playroom Must Evolve: Embracing Digital Play Therapy & AI (Part 2)

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Special: Little Questions, Big Insights: Answering Common Play Therapy Questions

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196. Dissociation Reimagined: Honoring the Inner World of Therapist and Child

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Special: Understanding Sexualized Play in Therapy with Dr. Jodi Mullen

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195. When the Body Remembers: Psychosensory Healing, Play Therapy & the Wisdom Within with Kim Barthel

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Special: The 3 Types of Relationships in Play Therapy with Parents & Caregivers

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194. Introducing Family Constellation Work: A Systemic Lens for Play Therapists

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Special: Reflective & Relational Play Therapy Supervision: A Deep Dive with Lisa Dion & Guests

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193. Unleashing your Creativity: A Conversation with Mama Owls Minis

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Special: Ableism & Disablism in the Playroom: A Conversation with Marshall Lyles

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192. The Final Little Lessons Series: What to Do When You're Overwhelmed in the Playroom

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Special: Mandalas in Play Therapy: A Transformative Tool for Healing with Tracy Turner-Bumberry

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191. Little Lessons Series: Addressing Hesitation, Aggressive Play, and Emotional Boundaries in Play Therapy

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Special: Exploring Perspective with Dr. Rachel Altvater: How We See Ourselves, Others & the World

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Special: The Power of Attunement in Play Therapy: Deepening Connection with Clients & Caregivers

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Special: How to Teach Kids & Caregivers About the Brain with Robyn Gobbel

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190. When the Aggressor is You: Therapist Activation in the Playroom with Mili Shoemaker

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Special: Demystifying Dissociation in Play Therapy: A Conversation with Annie Monaco

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189. Navigating ADHD Through Play Therapy: Dual Perspectives for Therapists and Caregivers

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Special: Embracing Messy Play: Navigating Messes in the Playroom with Synergetic Wisdom

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188. The Power of Poetry in Play Therapy with Hannah Young

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Special: Supporting Children with Adoption and Foster Histories with Ann Beckley-Forest

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187. Cultural Curiosity in the Playroom: Lessons from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

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Special: Adlerian Play Therapy with Terry Kottman: Bringing YOU into the Playroom

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186. Attachment to Self: The Cornerstone of Healing with Mili Shoemaker

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Special: Exploring Filial Therapy: Empowering Parents as Change Agents with Dr. Risë VanFleet

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185. Unveiling Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) Through a Play Therapy Lens

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Special: Supporting Separation Anxiety in Play Therapy: Tools, Insights, and Rituals

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184. Vision, Momentum, & Mastering the Business of Therapy with Lisa and Jen Taylor

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Special: Breaking Free from the 'Shoulds' as a Clinician: A Tender Conversation

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183. The Way of Play: A New Approach to Connection in Play Therapy with Georgie Wissen Vincent

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Embracing Gratitude: Finding Wisdom in Life's Challenges

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182. Climbing the Mountain: A Holistic Approach to Family Play Therapy with "Dr. Sassy" (Stacy Jagger)

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Special: Unlocking the Power of Bibliotherapy: Creative Solutions with Althea T. Simpson

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181. Little Lessons Series: Messes, Transitions, and Bathroom Breaks - Listener Q&A with Lisa

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Special: AutPlay Therapy: Supporting Neurodivergent Children and Families with Dr. Robert Jason Grant

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Special: Navigating Death & Dying Themes in Play Therapy

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180. Navigating Life's Transitions: An Empty Nester's Journey with Lisa Dion

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Special: The Healing Power of Rupture and Repair in Play Therapy