11: Bonus Episode - Coronavirus: Counselors, Clients and Chaos
In this bonus episode, Dr. Denis shares some thoughts about counselors, clients, and the chaos that has been triggered as a result of the Coronavirus.
10: Using Drama and Puppets in Play Therapy
This episode is all about incorporating drama and puppets into play therapy. Dr. Denis explains what drama therapy is, who is qualified to use it, what materials are needed, and how to go about incorporating drama and puppets into sessions with clients of all ages.
9: Using Music in Play Therapy
Music is such an important part of our lives, and in this episode, Dr. Denis explores different ways it can be incorporated into play therapy. Musician and therapist Sheldon Clark is this episode’s special guest – he shares a technique called “Song of Hope.”
8: Using Movement in Play Therapy
In this episode, Dr. Denis talks about incorporating movement into play therapy. After going over the basics and discussing how to incorporate movement across the lifespan, she interviews Dr. Jennifer Rubens, who explains how to use a specific movement technique.
7: Using Art in Play Therapy
This episode introduces the theme of Season 2: incorporating expressive arts through the play therapy approach. The topic of this episode is incorporating art in therapy.
6: Firefly – The Story Behind the Song
Dr. Denis’ interviews songwriter Sara Beth Go to learn more about what she captured in the song Firefly.
5: Developing Comfort with Pain
Dr. Denis’ talks about the challenge of sitting with hurting clients day after day without getting burned-out. She offers suggestions for developing comfort with clients’ pain without taking on the responsibility to fix their problems. Click here to listen and view show notes.
4: Reflecting What Is Said and Shown
Dr. Denis’ expands on how to reflect back to clients what they are communicating through three specific techniques: parroting, paraphrasing, and pairing with emotion. Click here to listen and view show notes.
3: Listening
Dr. Denis’ discusses the importance of tuning in to what clients are saying with their words, as well as what they’re saying through nonverbal communication and symbolic play. Click here to view show notes.
2: Creating a Safe Space
Dr. Denis’ explains how counselors can use empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to
create a safe space for clients. Click here to listen and view show notes.
1: Getting Started
Dr. Denis’ Thomas shares her wisdom on the fundamentals of play therapy including how to become trained in play therapy, what kinds of toys to use, how to set up your space, and more. Click here to listen and view show notes.