In this special live Q&A episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I connected with listeners from around the world to answer their most pressing questions about practicing child-centered play therapy (CCPT). We covered a wide range of topics, including how to ethically document CCPT for older clients who primarily engage through conversation, strategies for addressing parentification in families, and how to navigate continued therapy when a child has met their goals but still wants to attend.

I also shared insights on setting up an effective and neutral playroom, using diagnosis deferred codes for insurance purposes, and how CCPT principles apply to older children and teens. Additionally, we explored how to handle self-deprecating behavior in children and when to transition families to Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) for deeper parental engagement. This interactive session provided valuable guidance on staying true to the CCPT model while adapting to various clinical scenarios.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Ethical Documentation of CCPT for Older Children
• Addressing Parentification During Parent Consultations
• Managing Therapy Continuation After Treatment Goals Are Met
• Setting Up a CCPT Playroom and Limit Setting Differences
• Using Diagnosis Deferred Codes for Insurance Reimbursement
• Adapting CCPT Principles for Teens and Older Clients
• Responding to Self-Deprecating Behaviors in the Playroom

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Common References: Cochran, N., Nordling, W., & Cochran, J. (2010). Child-Centered Play Therapy (1st ed.). Wiley. VanFleet, R., Sywulak, A. E., & Sniscak, C. C. (2010). Child-centered play therapy. Guilford Press. Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge. Bratton, S. C., Landreth, G. L., Kellam, T., & Blackard, S. R. (2006). Child parent relationship therapy (CPRT) treatment manual: A 10-session filial therapy model for training parents. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. Benedict, Helen. Themes in Play Therapy. Used with permission to Heartland Play Therapy Institute.