Mastering Nuances of Reflective Responding in Child-Centered Play Therapy

Episode # 168- Mastering Nuances of Reflective Responding in Child-Centered Play Therapy Play Therapy Podcast with Dr. Brenna Hicks www.playtherapypodcast.com/mastering-nuances-of-re… ​In today’s episode, I dive into the importance of being attuned and mindful in our play therapy sessions. Today I’m reading from the book A practical handbook for building the play therapy relationship. by Giordano, Landreth and Jones, I discuss how subtle things we do as therapists can inadvertently make a child feel that something is wrong. From the way we reflect content to the tone and expressions we use, every interaction matters. It’s crucial that we align our responses with the child’s play and emotions. When we effectively mirror their feelings and validate their experiences, we help them gain a better understanding of themselves. While we may be using child-centered skills, subtle nuances in delivery can have unintended negative effects. I encourage you to be mindful of your reflections, tone, and expressions in your play therapy sessions. By being genuinely attuned, you create the opportunity for the child to benefit from child-centered play therapy. Episode Reference: Giordano, M., Landreth, G., & Jones, L. (2005). A practical handbook for building the play therapy relationship. Jason Aronson. Sign up for my exclusive newsletter at playtherapynow.com. Stay ahead with the latest CCPT CEU courses, personalized coaching opportunities and other opportunities you need to thrive in your CCPT practice! Ask Me Questions: Call ‪(813) 812-5525‬, or email: [email protected] Brenna’s CCPT Hub: www.playtherapynow.com/ CCPT Collective (online community exclusively for CCPTs): www.ccptcollective.com/ Podcast HQ: www.playtherapypodcast.com/ APT Approved Play Therapy CE courses: childcenteredtraining.com/ Twitter: @thekidcounselor twitter.com/thekidcounselor Facebook: facebook.com/playtherapypodcast

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