Part two: Going Deeper with Dr. Rachel Altvater

Playful Beginnings by Maggie Parker and Kristie Opiola

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🎙️ Episode 2 — Tech, Play, & Presence: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Altvater

In this episode of Playful Beginnings, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Altvater, licensed psychologist, registered play therapist supervisor, and leading voice on the integration of technology in child therapy.

Dr. Altvater brings her signature clarity and compassion to a conversation about how modern therapists can thoughtfully incorporate technology into their work without losing the heart of play therapy. From virtual sandtrays to avatar-based interventions, we explore what’s possible when digital tools are used intentionally—and how therapists can still show up with presence and attunement in virtual spaces.

💡 In this episode, we explore:

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play therapychildren's mental health