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What is Case Conceptualization in Play Therapy?


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🎁 Pulled from the Vault: An Oldie but Goodie

I’m officially taking a break this holiday season — slowing down, soaking up family time, and sipping something warm by the tree. ✨

But I didn’t want to leave you hanging! So I dug into the vault and pulled out one of the most-loved livestream episodes I’ve ever done. And honestly? It’s still 🔥 relevant today.

Over the last 15+ years of supervising and training play therapists, I’ve noticed one big mistake that keeps showing up again and again…
❌ It’s the reason play therapists start feeling lost in the treatment process — unsure what to do next.
 ❌ It’s why interventions sometimes feel like they’re just not landing.

Here’s the kicker 👇🏼
 The biggest mistake I see play therapists making is not taking the time early on to gather the right information for case conceptualization.
Sounds academic, right? (Cue the grad school flashbacks 😅)

 But this one skill is what separates chaotic sessions from clinically confident ones.

In this throwback episode, you’ll learn:
 ✨ What case conceptualization really means for play therapists (in down-to-earth language).
 ✨ The goals behind it — and how it keeps you grounded when sessions feel unclear.
 ✨ Why it’s the secret to consistent, meaningful treatment outcomes.

So while I’m resting and recharging, you can hit play and get re-inspired.

Because this episode? It’s the one that changes how you see your entire play therapy process.

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Check out my free resources for mental health professionals working with children, adolescents, and families who want to integrate play therapy and expressive arts into their clinical work.

I work with individuals and agencies to develop successful strategies and meet the treatment needs of your child and adolescent clients and their families using play therapy & expressive arts.

Contact me to schedule a free 30-minute video call if you're ready to level up your skills

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Next Level Play Therapy: A Podcast for Play Therapy ExcellenceBy Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S


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