
In a world where play can be seen as frivolous or unnecessary, Julie and Philippa set out to explore its importance in our everyday lives.Pondering play and therapy, both separately but also the inter-connectedness that play can in its own right be the very therapy we need. Julie and Philippa have many years of experience playing, both in their extensive professional careers and their personal liv... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 82 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessKids & FamilyParenting | |||

Julie interviews play therapist and social work lecturer Pete Ayling about how playfulness supports understanding, empathy, and perspective-taking for children and adults. Pete describes his roles teaching social work students, supervising play thera... more
Philippa interviews Lee Smith, a mental health nurse with 30 years’ experience in Tier 4 inpatient children’s services, whose NHS roles included ward management, clinical specialist and consultant posts. Lee describes entering nursing via an interest... more
In this episode of Pondering Play and Therapy, host Philippa interviews Dr. Lisa Cherry—author, speaker, researcher, and consultant—about trauma, adversity, attachment, and compassionate responses to behavior. Cherry shares how her childhood experien... more
In this episode of Pondering Play and Therapy, the hosts discuss how “mistakes” in therapeutic work never fully go away and are better understood as learning opportunities. They reflect on recent examples of making unhelpful assumptions in play thera... more
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Thoroughly enjoyed the first episode. Clear concise information well delivered. Easy to listen to and understand. Nice relationship between the presenters. Look forward to the next episode
So important for us to be reminded to play and to acknowledge our feelings. Thank you Philippa and Julie. Looking forward to the next one.
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A thoughtful exploration of how play, therapy, and relational approaches support children and families in challenging contexts. Recent episodes center on trauma-informed care, attachment, and family-led healing, with guests ranging from social workers and therapists to educators focused on child development and well-being. The show frequently discusses practical strategies for working within systems, sustaining caregivers, and using play as a legitimate developmental pathway, not just a lighthearted activity. Its strength lies in translating clinical and educational concepts into relatable, real-world approaches for practitioners, families, and educators, with an emphasis on humane, relationship-centered care and collaborative problem-solvi... more
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Recent guests on Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast include:
1. Pete Ayling
2. Lee Smith
3. Dr. Lisa Cherry
4. Jeanne McLaughlin
5. Margot Sunderland
6. Becky Webb
7. Steph Hunter
8. Tim Woodhouse
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