19/09/2026
🎧 New episode is LIVE - The Stages of Child-Centred Play Therapy
If you've ever felt stuck in Groundhog Day in the playroom... there's a reason for that, and it has a name.
In this episode, Kylie kicks off a brand new series unpacking the shape of what unfolds in the playroom, walking through the four stages of child-centred play therapy:
Warm-up — building trust and safety, forming the therapeutic alliance
Aggressive — the child testing the negative aspects of self, where therapeutic limits really matter
Regressive — softer, more vulnerable work as earlier attachment needs get processed
Mastery — integration, competency, and (eventually) exit from therapy
Kylie gets real about how hard the aggressive stage can be for practitioners, why "it's going to get worse before it gets better" is actually a good sign, and how to bring parents along for the ride so they don't lose faith in the process halfway through.
Whether you're a student just learning the framework, or a seasoned play therapist after 10+ years like Kylie, this episode is packed with language you can take straight into your next parent consult.
This one's a must-listen if you've ever needed the words to explain non-linear progress... to a parent, or to yourself. 💛
🎧 Listen now on your podcast app!
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