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"Expecting a CCPT to be effective without knowing the basic principles, tenants, and frameworks, and having them committ...
06/10/2026

"Expecting a CCPT to be effective without knowing the basic principles, tenants, and frameworks, and having them committed to memory, is like expecting a pilot to fly without knowing the pre-flight checklist or a surgeon to operate without knowing the steps of a procedure. These fundamentals aren't optional - they're the backbone of the profession."

Playtherapypodcast.com

06/10/2026

The belief that children need guidance to change contradicts what we know about human nature.

At the core, people are wired to move toward growth.

They do not need someone to direct or fix them.

They need the right conditions.

When those conditions are present, change happens naturally.

This is the foundation of CCPT.

We are not leading the process. We are creating the environment that allows it to unfold.

To listen to the full episode, visit www.playtherapypodcast.com

06/08/2026

One of the biggest challenges in our field is helping parents truly understand and commit to the process.

Without that understanding, it is hard for them to stay the course.

This is where the vision for this book comes in.

It is designed to give us a tool we can place directly in parents’ hands.

Something that helps guide conversations, build clarity, and reinforce what we are doing and why.

When parents are equipped with the right resources, they are far more able to partner with us.

And that changes the trajectory of the work.

Get your copy today at https://parentcompanionforplaytherapy.com/

The 'Parent Companion for Play Therapy' is here.For many parents, play therapy can feel mysterious. You know your child ...
06/08/2026

The 'Parent Companion for Play Therapy' is here.

For many parents, play therapy can feel mysterious. You know your child needs help, but it can be hard to understand what is happening in the playroom and how real change takes place.

Parent Companion for Play Therapy was written to help parents understand the process of Child-Centered Play Therapy and the powerful role play has in a child’s healing and growth. Dr. Brenna Hicks explains what children are working through during therapy, why the process takes time, and what parents can expect along the way.

Get your copy today at https://parentcompanionforplaytherapy.com/

06/08/2026

We often catch ourselves thinking in “shoulds.”

They should be doing more. They shouldn’t be just sitting there. They shouldn’t be just drawing.

But those thoughts are rooted in a lack of trust in the child and the process.

In CCPT, we believe that what the child chooses to do is meaningful.

If a child is drawing, that is purposeful work.

Even if it lasts for weeks, it does not mean something is missing.

When we fully trust the process, we understand that every moment in the playroom has value.

Join The CCPT Collective!Bringing together child-centered play therapists with the goal of preserving and advancing the ...
06/05/2026

Join The CCPT Collective!

Bringing together child-centered play therapists with the goal of preserving and advancing the effectiveness of the child-centered model

Start your two week free trial today at https://www.ccptcollective.com

06/05/2026

We wanted to share a quick update on The Parent Companion for Play Therapy book.

The response has been far beyond what we anticipated, and we are so grateful for the support.

We are currently waiting on additional copies to arrive, as the initial inventory moved much faster than expected.

Orders are actively being fulfilled, and we are working hard to get everything out as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience as we navigate the high volume.

And truly, thank you for valuing this resource and wanting it in your hands.

06/05/2026

As we grow in CCPT, there is a natural shift that happens.

We move from simply learning the model to carrying it forward.

That means modeling it, teaching it, and helping others understand it.

The field depends on clinicians who are willing to step into that role.

Because no one drifts into competence or mastery.

It requires intention, effort, and a commitment to keep developing.

What we do with what we’ve learned matters just as much as learning it in the first place.

06/04/2026

I hear this all the time: “the child JUST draws,” “the child JUST plays with Legos,” “the child JUST sits there.”

And underneath that is an unspoken expectation that something more should be happening.

But we know that in CCPT, we don’t operate from expectation or agenda.

We trust that what the child is doing is exactly what they need in that moment.

Sometimes that means drawing. Sometimes that means sitting quietly. Sometimes that means doing the same thing over and over.

That doesn’t make the work inadequate.

When we trust the child and the process, we understand that even the “just” moments are meaningful.

06/04/2026

I wanted to say one last thank you for everyone who came out to celebrate this special podcast milestone. Thank you for being apart of the CCPT tribe!

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