On this episode of Play Time, we take a harder look at confidentiality, specifically within the confines of a play therapy relationship, where we navigate respecting the child's play and time as their own while also communicating with the adults in a child's world regarding the child and how they can best be supported and loved moving forward. We want the adults in a child's life to better understand the child, but this can be difficult to do while also respecting the child's autonomy and their right to have a therapeutic space that is their own.

As always, I can be reached at [email protected]. Check out barnettchildtherapy.com for more audio, video, and to learn about the child-centered children's book series.

New content is available through Patreon, including a new bonus episode to be released in December regarding Expressive Art Therapy! Click the support the show link to learn more.

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On this episode of Play Time, we chat with Jade Tremblay, who is one of the creators of the card game 'Totem', a game which fosters empathy and personal growth. The interview covers his reasons for making the game, what makes the game unique, and the value Jade places on his own personal growth.

To check out the game, head to totemteam.com to learn more and pick up your own copy. Using promo code 'PLAYTIMEPOD' can save you 10%, and also supports the show.

As always, I can be reached at [email protected]. Check out barnettchildtherapy.com for more audio, video, and to learn about the child-centered children's book series.

New content is available through Patreon, including a new bonus episode to be released in December regarding Expressive Art Therapy! Click the support the show link to learn more.

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On this episode of Play Time, we take a harder look at the times when children play out situations that can seem violent, aggressive, and hateful, and explore what the point and purpose is behind this kind of play from children, and the sort of perspective and awareness we need to have as child therapists and adults in terms of allowing children the space to move through these more difficult expressions of themselves.

As always, I can be reached at [email protected]. Check out barnettchildtherapy.com for more audio, video, and to learn about the child-centered children's book series.

New content is available through Patreon, including a new bonus episode to be released in December regarding Expressive Art Therapy! Click the support the show link to learn more.

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On this episode of Play Time, Hannah Baker, LPCA comes on to chat all things attachment, including how she views clients through an attachment lens, and the importance of clinicians recognizing their own attachment styles and how they connect with their clients.

As always, I can be reached at [email protected]. Check out barnettchildtherapy.com for more audio, video, and to learn about the child-centered children's book series.

New content is available through Patreon! Click the support the show link to learn more. A bonus episode on Expressive Art therapy will be available in December for Patreon supporters.

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On this episode of Play Time, we unpack the problems with praise, name not praising as a fundamental value of play therapy, and explore different ways to interact with children in order to boost their self concept and support their development as a person.

As always, I can be reached at [email protected]. Check out barnettchildtherapy.com for more audio, video, and to learn about the child-centered children's book series.

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On this episode of Play Time, we take a look at the problems with diagnosis, how it can be dehumanizing to children, and describe the overall process of how people get diagnosed in mental health.

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This is a special episode for the Child-Centered children's book, 'I Get Mad'. Included in the pod are reasons for writing the book, naming the power and potential of anger, and disputing the notion that anger is a 'secondary emotion'.

You can find the book at the link below:

Link to the book

As always, feel free to contact me at [email protected], and check out barnettchildtherapy.com for more resources for clinicians and parents.

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On this episode of Play Time, we tackle self disclosure from therapists to children in session, and wrestle with when, if ever, it is appropriate to self disclose to children, especially in the context of a child-centered play therapy session.

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And here's a link for the book 'On Sharing': https://www.amazon.com/dp/168730940X/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=on+sharing+andrew+barnett+book&qid=1567098234&s=gateway&sr=8-2

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On this episode of Play Time, we take a look at silence as a therapeutic tool as well as a way to express reverence for the healing that takes place inside the playroom. Silence is also discussed as an important part of a child's life that is often missing in the environments they spend time in.

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On this episode of Play Time, we take a look at the dark side of coping skills, and how the promotion of these skills can sometimes serve to invalidate a child's emotional experience, and does not provide them with the trust that they can handle and move through whatever is coming up for them.

As always, you can reach me at [email protected].

I've also got a child-centered children's book out titled: 'On Sharing'! You can check out the book and other things at barnettchildtherapy.com.

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