Play Therapy Across the Lifespan

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**Play Therapy Across the Lifespan**

Play Therapy Across the Lifespan is a podcast for those who use play therapy. Every other week Dr. Denis’ Thomas covers a new topic related to play therapy including which toys to use, how to set up your space, how to listen to clients empathetically, and much, much more. This podcast is unique because it not only outlines play therapy skills and techniques that can be used when working with children, but it also informs listeners how to utilize play therapy techniques when working with adolescents and adults.

Latest Episodes:

S5 E28: Setting Up Your Play Room Feb 22, 2021

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Dr. Denis and Dr. Kasie Lee share tips on designing and setting up your play room.

S5 E27: Defining a Play Space Feb 07, 2021

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In this first episode of Season 5, Dr. Denis’ interviews Dr. Kasie Lee, and together they discuss important aspects of defining a play space.

S4 E26: Mastery and Endings Dec 14, 2020

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In the final episode of Season 4, Dr. Denis talks about mastery themes and knowing when your client is ready to end therapy. Rachel reviews the book, Windows to Our Children: A Gestalt Approach to Children and Adolescents, by Violet Oaklander.

S4 E25: Grief, Loss, and Resilience Themes Nov 30, 2020

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In this week's episode, Dr. Denis explores three more facets of relationship play themes -- grief, loss, and resilience. Rachel Sellers shares her thoughts on the book, The Whole-Brain Child by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson.

S4 E24: Relationship Themes Nov 16, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Denis shares her perspective on relationship play themes. Rachel Sellers reviews the book, The Connected Child, by Dr. Karen Purvis and Dr. David Cross.

S4 E23: Inner Value, Hopelessness, Helplessness, and Self-Sufficiency Themes Nov 02, 2020

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In Episode 23, Dr. Denis explores the themes of inner-value, hopelessness, helplessness, and self-sufficiency. Rachel Sellers reviews the book, The Healing Power of Play,by Eliana Gil.

S4 E22: Power and Control - Chaos, Revenge, and Nurturing Themes Oct 19, 2020

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This episode is part two of the theme “Power and Control.” It covers how this theme can manifest in clients as chaos, revenge, and nurturing.

S4 E21: Power and Control - Perfectionism and Anxiety Oct 05, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Denis dives into the theme of power and control, specifically outlining how this theme manifests as perfectionism and anxiety.

S4 E20: Safety and Security Themes Sep 21, 2020

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In this first episode of Season 4, Dr. Denis' talks about the themes of safety, security, and protection and how those themes show up in play.

S3 E19: Your Voice Empowers Others Aug 17, 2020

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In the last episode of the summer season, Dr. Denis’ talks about advocacy. Sometimes, you shout for big change. Sometimes, you speak to have the conversations. And, sometimes, you whisper to quietly encourage your clients. With play therapy, you use your voice to empower others to use their voices and be heard.

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