Playful Beginnings

Playful Beginnings

Video Podcast

di Maggie Parker and Kristie Opiola

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Delving deeper into Trauma within the playroom

Dr. Opiola and Parker share their personal experiences with children who experienced trauma. They share insights into their practices, how trauma has shown up in some cases, and ways they work to be mindful and responsive to their clients.

Empathy in the playroom

In this episode, Drs. Kristie and Maggie explore how to provide empathy for children in the playroom, and what they do in the moments they struggle to provide empathy. Sometimes, it is difficult to provide unconditional positive regard, and Kristie and Maggie explore how they work to always provide it for all children, and how they get there.

Representation in the Playroom: Featuring Dr. Krystal Turner

Have you wondered how the toys in the room represent your clients? Do you want to make sure that children feel safe and seen in your space? In this episode, Dr. Krystal Turner talks about her journey to play therapy and how she works to support children in the playroom. Dr. Turner's doctoral journey focused on ensuring all children felt seen in the playroom.

Dissertations, favorite play therapy moments, and more with Dr. Krystal Turner

Dr. Krystal Turner is back exploring the impacts of her dissertation, the ways her experiences in play changed her perspectives on parents, and the people who continue to support her throughout her journey. Listen in and gain insight into what a dissertation really is, the importance of meeting people where they are rather than by what you may believe to be true, and the beauty of play therapy relationships!

What to do when you feel stuck

Do you sometimes feel stuck with clients? Do you feel like you struggle to engage and/or understand? Is it hard to find new things to say when children engage in the same play activities each week? In this session, Maggie and Kristie explore how they work to engage, share vulnerable moments when we struggled, and provide ways to ensure that as play therapists we are focused on the children's needs. Being a play therapist is hard!

Games in the playroom?

Do you have games in the playroom? Have you been told you need to have games in the playroom? Do you struggle with games as a Child Centered Play Therapist? In this episode, Drs. Kristie and Maggie explore games from a CCPT perspective, share insights into how they've navigated games in the playroom, and questions play therapists should ask themselves before including games in the playroom. Enjoy!

Books in the Playroom?

Do you wonder if you should have books in the playroom? Do you struggle with knowing whether they add to the relationship or detract from it? In this episode, Drs. Kristie and Maggie examine their perspectives of books in the playroom from a child centered perspective. This episode will highlight the rationale from a theoretical perspective, as well as aspects to consider when exploring if you should bring books in or not....

Diagnosis in Child Centered Play Therapy

Diagnosis is hard. It can feel scary to put a label on a child, especially if you just met them! It is important to explore the whole child and rely on your theory and your training. In this episode, Kristie and Maggie share their perspectives on diagnosis, how they work to understand the child, and the steps they take to ensure they provide thoughtful and accurate diagnoses. Enjoy!

Questions in the playroom

Do you find yourself asking a lot of questions in the playroom? Is it hard to break the habit? In this episode, Kristie and Maggie explore questions- their use, their purpose, and their alignment with Child Centered Play Therapy. They share ways in which they help students engage meaningfully and break the habit of question, question, question! This episode can also be helpful for parents and teachers, who find themselves asking a lot of questions and not getting many answers. Understanding the rationale behind "not" using questions can be helpful and assist educators and parents in reframing their communication with kids!

Tables Turned: Responding to Children's Questions in the Playroom

Do you struggle responding to children's questions in the playroom? Are you not sure how to align when answering when identifying as Child Centered? In this episode, Kristie and Maggie explore kids' questions and how to respond. Using their own experiences and understanding the complex nature of questions, they delve into how and when play therapists can respond to children.

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