Play Therapy Across the Lifespan

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.