
Join me on Next Level Play Therapy, a podcast for child and adolescent therapists seeking to elevate your play therapy services. Hosted by Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S, at Renewing Hearts Play Therapy Training.
Each episode delves into the nuances of play therapy, exploring innovative techniques, evidence-based practices, and practical strategies for providing exceptional therapeutic experiences. ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 130 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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I want to talk about something that a lot of play therapists are silently betting their entire career on — the idea that *more time and more experience* is what's going to eventually make them feel confident and capable in the play ... more
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Do you find yourself replaying play therapy sessions on your drive home, wondering if you made the right clinical decision? You aren't alone.
In this free weekly podcast episode, we’re diving into the 5 signs you’re second-guessing... more
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Are you the only play therapist in your agency? Or perhaps you're in private practice and feel like you're navigating complex cases entirely on your own?
Many play therapists accept isolation as "just the reality" of the field.
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If you're a play therapist — especially in your first few years — and you're the only one in your agency or you're in private practice figuring this out by yourself, this is for you.
You went into this work because you genuinely be... more
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The show centers on advancing play therapy practice for children and adolescents, with a focus on emotional regulation, trauma, attachment, and family involvement. Practical techniques, case-based discussions, and ongoing trainings are common threads, often framed around structures, assessments, and model selection to improve client outcomes. A standout throughline is empowering therapists to leverage expressive modalities, sand tray, and family collaboration, while promoting professional communities and trainings to stay current. This mix of evidence-informed methods, hands-on guidance, and practitioner support tends to appeal to clinicians seeking practical growth and specialized play therapy expertise.
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1. Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
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