Play Therapy Education, Training, and Research Center
Play Connections
For Caregivers:
Playful Beginnings: A Podcast about All Things Play Therapy
A more recent series from Dr. Maggie Parker and Dr. Kristie Opiola that explores the heart and purpose of play therapy and its transformative impact on children and families.
Hosted by Jackie Flynn, this podcast explores play therapy concept for parents and clinicians, focusing on behavioral issues, family dynamics, and child development topics through a play-informed lens.
For Clinicians:
Next Level Play Therapy Podcast
A podcast for child and adolescent therapists covering techniques, evidence-based practices, trauma work, rapport-building, and tools to strengthen play therapy outcomes. Hosted by Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S.
Hosted by Dr. Brenna Hicks, this long-running show breaks down child-centered play therapy (CCPT) with deep dives into practice principles, case examples, and clinician coaching.
Podcast: Play Connections
Coming Soon!