109: The Power of a Loving Glance in Reconnection After a Long Break
Play Therapy Community
Podcast Episode: The Power of First Connection After a Long Break Welcome back to the Play Therapy Community Podcast. Today, we’re focusing on an essential topic that child therapists can use in their own lives and when working with parents and families: the importance of those first moments when reconnecting with a child after a long break. Whether it’s been a day, a week, or longer, the way we reconnect carries deep, lasting messages for children. I want to share three key points that child therapists can apply to their work with families, emphasizing the importance of greeting children...
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108. Therapeutic Play: Tranforming Lives Across the Ages
Play Therapy Community
Welcome Back! Hi, it’s Jackie Flynn here! I’m so excited to dive into the world of play therapy with you today. In this episode, I’ll be sharing how play therapy has been a huge part of my life and practice, helping people of all ages heal in ways that words alone can’t. What We’ll Cover: The Power of Play: Play isn’t just for kids—we all need it, even our pets! Play helps build deeper connections, manage stress, and create safety, which is essential for healing. Whether it’s couples therapy, family therapy, or EMDR, I use play to guide the process. Flexibility of Play...
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107. AutPlay® Therapy for Autistic Children and Adolescents
Play Therapy Community
Here's my conversation with Dr. Robert Jason Grant as he shares about AutPlay Therapy. Robert Jason Grant is a licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Association for Play Therapy and is the creator of AutPlay Therapy. To learn more, visit: www.playtherapycommunity.com
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106. EMDR Resources in Child Therapy with Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW
Play Therapy Community
Christine Mark-Griffin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My conversation with Christine was super exciting, I hope you find it exciting as well. Don't forget to visit Christine's website and show her some love! https://www.sparkallwellness.com/ Here's Marshall's website https://www.marshalllyles.com/
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105. "I would literally fall to the ground because of it, but I had to get up." : from adversity to helping children with epilepsy through Play Therapy
Play Therapy Community
Join me in conversation with Ryan Uner. I met him at the 2nd Annual Neuroscience of Play Therapy Summit. His story is pretty inspirational. He is a grad student at University of Central Florida
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104. Play Therapists Sharing: Kentucky APT Community Outreach
Play Therapy Community
At the time of this recording I at a hotel in LaGrange Kentucky with the board members of Kentucky Association for Play Therapy. I am so inspired by their passion for Play, dedication to helping others, and pure kindness for humanity. If you'd like to learn more about them visit If you'd like to learn more about Play Therapy visit Visit
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103. Dissociation in Kids
Play Therapy Community
This episode is with Annie Monaco, Ann Beckley-Forest, Fran Waters and Mark Nickerson! They are providing a training "Recognizing & Treating Youth with Dissociation" – 6 CEUs per day for March 10 - 12, 2023. For the Early Bird Discount, regiser by Sunday, March 5, 2023. Register at emdradvancedtrainings.co https://emdradvancedtrainings.com/product/recognizing-treating-youth-with-dissociation/ playfulemdr.com playtherapycommunity.com
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102. Understanding Ableism & Disablism
Play Therapy Community
Today I'm joined by Marshall Lyles, I am so excited to share this conversation with you today. If you want to learn more about Marshall Lyles you can visit his website at Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community Interested in networking with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group
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101. Practical Applications of the NeedsConnection Parenting Model
Play Therapy Community
Today I'm having a conversation with Doctor Becky to discuss the NeedsConnection Parenting Model. I'm so excited to share this experience with you. If you want to learn more about Doctor Becky you can visit her website at Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community Interested in networking with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group
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100. EMDR Explained with Rotem Brayer
Play Therapy Community
Rotem Brayer talks with me in person about EMDR Training, Rotem is responsible for creating the EMDR Learning community. If you've received EMDR training, you probably already know who Rotem is, if not make sure to listen closely this episode because he is so amazing. Make sure to bookmark Rotem's website https://emdartnscience.com/ Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community Interested in networking with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group
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