Best Playtherapytechniques Podcasts (2025)

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109: The Power of a Loving Glance in Reconnection After a Long Break 12:23

8M ago12:23

12:23

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. Whethe…

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108. Therapeutic Play: Tranforming Lives Across the Ages 30:42

8M ago30:42

30:42

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, …

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107. AutPlay® Therapy for Autistic Children and Adolescents 14:31

2y ago14:31

14:31

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: AutPlay Handbook www.…

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106. EMDR Resources in Child Therapy with Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW 10:31

2y ago10:31

10:31

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 25:06

2y ago25:06

25:06

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 https://playtherapycommunity.teachable.com/courses/ https://playtherapycommunity.com/By Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT

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104. Play Therapists Sharing: Kentucky APT Community Outreach 22:15

2y ago22:15

22:15

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 http://kyapt.org/ If you'd like to learn more about Play Therapy visit…

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103. Dissociation in Kids 31:13

2+ y ago31:13

31:13

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/…

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102. Understanding Ableism & Disablism 33:17

2+ y ago33:17

33:17

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 https://www.marshalllyles.com/ Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community https://emdr-learning.com/share/TzabloXTllAx8cpw?utm_source=man…

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101. Practical Applications of the NeedsConnection Parenting Model 26:13

2+ y ago26:13

26:13

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 https://doctorbecky.com/ Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community https://emdr-learn…

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100. EMDR Explained with Rotem Brayer 24:20

2+ y ago24:20

24:20

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 y…

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99. ADHD Realities From a Personal and Clinical Perspective with Leslie Doctor 26:37

2+ y ago26:37

26:37

Leslie Doctor joins me in St. Louis Missouri at the Association for Play Therapy Conference to talk about ADHD. She is so fun. And, so very AUTHENTIC! Leslie's group practice is https://nurturefamilycounseling.com/ Dr. Robert Jason Grant's website and book can be found at https://autplaytherapy.com/ Marhsall Lyles' website: https://marshalllyles.co…

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98. EMDR with young children with Anne, Annie, & Jackie 23:04

2+ y ago23:04

23:04

Today I am so excited to share my conversation with Anne Beckely Forest and Annie Monaco on the Podcast. The Playful EMDR Summit is coming up in just about a week, the in person tickets are sold out, but there's still time left to attend virtually. For those of you who are attending in person, I cannot wait to meet you, make sure if you see me to w…

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96. Brainspotting: Irma Shares a Powerful Story of Healing & Hope 22:16

2+ y ago22:16

22:16

Irma is with us today to share her experience with brainspotting. I met Irma at Dr. Karen Fried's Oaklander Model's training. Interested in networking with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR L…

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95. A Heartfelt Story of the Power of PLAY 16:00

2+ y ago16:00

16:00

Melissa LaVigne shares a personal story of an accident her daughter experienced stumbling down the stairs, and how Play Therapy helped her process that trauma and heal from the incident. Want to learn more about Melissa? Here's her website https://www.melissalavignelcsw.com/ and her books can be found on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-LaVign…

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94. Every Memory Deserves Respect 49:20

2+ y ago49:20

49:20

Today I'm so excited to share my conversation with Debbie Korn, Michael Baldwin, and Rotam Brayer with you. If you'd like to learn more about Michael and Debbie's book, you can go to https://www.everymemorydeservesrespect.com/, and there's a free preview for you to read on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Memory-Deserves-Respect-Therapy/dp/1523…

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93. ALLMEE, a therapeutic doll to help children identify and express their inner world. 12:06

2+ y ago12:06

12:06

Ronda and Jacob join me to discuss their unique handcrafted play therapy doll designed for children who have a difficult time expressing their feelings. If you’d like to learn more about the ALLMEE doll, you should browse Ronda and Jacob’s website for more information: https://playtherapytrainingresources.com/all-mee-therapeutic-doll/ Interested in…

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92. 3 Lessons in Play Therapy for My Birthday 15:11

3y ago15:11

15:11

In this week’s episode I wanted to talk to everyone directly. I recently enjoyed another birthday, and felt I should share some of the lessons I’ve learned overtime as a Play Therapist.I explain 3 basic practices, applicable not only in our work, but also in our daily lives as human beings. When was the last time you had a chance to reflect on your…

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91. Poke a Hole in Your Bucket with Nicole Looney 13:31

3y ago13:31

13:31

Join me in conversation with Nicole Looney. I recently met Nicole at an EMDR Advanced training with Dr. Dobo. We hit if off right away. She’s so passionate about what she does. Her work ethic, skill level, experience, insight, and pure BRILLIANCE is incredible. In this episode, she shares her bucket metaphor with us. I love the way she describes ho…

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90. A Chat with Bridger and Caleb about the Polyvagal Theory and PLAY Therapy 50:17

3y ago50:17

50:17

Join me in conversation about with Bridger Falkenstien and Caleb Boston as we chat about the Polyvagal Theory. I met these guy through the Notice That podcast at Beyond Healing. I first met Bridger, then quickly met Caleb (his “twin flame”). They are super passionate about anything and everything related to the Polyvagal Theory. They have such grea…

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89. Grow Your Competence and Confidence in Play Therapy with Ann Beckley-Forest 15:26

3y ago15:26

15:26

Join me in conversation with Ann Beckley-Forest as we discuss what it’s like to be a beginner in the world of Play Therapy. The path from being a beginner in the field to the felt sense of competence and confidence can be rather challenging for some. There’s so much to learn! Play Therapy is a robust approach to child therapy and it’s at the core o…

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88. Supporting Parents in Play Therapy with Dr. Becki Welsh 46:19

3y ago46:19

46:19

Join me in conversation with Dr. Becki Welsh. Becki is a dear friend of mine that I met through one of my 8 Phases of EMDR with Children and Adolescents trainings. We’ve been connected ever since. Her knowledge and skillset when it comes to helping children and families is immeasurable. In this episode of the podcast, she shares with us all about h…

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87. Sound in Sand Therapy with Masha Bennett 27:16

3y ago27:16

27:16

Join me in conversation with the amazing Masha Bennett. She's doing some incredibly creative healing work in the UK with Sand and Sound. Masha will present a 3 hour online workshop for the World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals, exploring aspects of Sound in Sand Therapy, including the symbolism of sound and its potential applications as a…

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86. What is case conceptualization and WHY is it important? 46:17

3y ago46:17

46:17

Join me in conversation with Bridger from Beyond Healing. He teaches us about the importance of case conceptualization and how it can really support the work we do to support our clients. Bridger has such a community mindset in every way. He operates from a Polyvagal Informed perspective and it shows on his emphasis on SAFETY AND CONNECTION. Beyond…

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85. A Moving Experience that Will Last a Lifetime 39:51

3y ago39:51

39:51

Join me in conversation with Joye Newman, a co-author of the In-Sync Child book. She's a delightful, brilliant human that teaches us how to help children through movement. She describes the importance of movement for precious SAFETY and CONNECTION. Learn more: https://in-sync-child.com www.playtherapycommunity.com…

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84. Resources for Caregivers & Families of Traumatized Children 36:08

3y ago36:08

36:08

Join me in conversation with Robyn Gobbel as she shares with us ways to support our clients when it comes to trauma. She has lots of resources for us as clinicians and for the parents and families that we work with. I love her energy, skill, and passion when it comes to helping traumatized children and their families. To learn more about Robyn and …

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83. Building Relationships through Digital Play Therapy with Fiona Hill 42:50

3y ago42:50

42:50

Join me in conversation with Fiona Hill as we describe a recent clinician game night together. We specifically discuss how we love Dr.: Jessica Stone's work with Digital Play Therapy and how it can help. https://jessicastonephd.com https://playtherapycommunity.com

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82. 3 Tips for Child Therapists to Manage Stress 29:20

3+ y ago29:20

29:20

Join me in conversation with Jen Taylor, Lisa Dion and Clair Mellenthin as we discusss their Anchoring in the Storm event in California to help manage stress and navigate the autonomic nervous system.

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81. Integrating Art Into Your Child Therapy Practice 41:50

4y ago41:50

41:50

In this episode, Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a Board-Certified Art Therapist, shares with us simple and practical ways to integrate Art Therapy techniques into our work with kids! I found out about her on ETSY through a search. I was (and still am!!) in awe of her beautiful, artsy therapy tools. I ordered the window of tolerance. Be sure to check out her w…

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80. Helping Children Heal from Trauma through the Integration of EMDR & Play Therapy 40:05

4+ y ago40:05

40:05

This episode was sparked by the release of the book EMDR with Children in the Play Therapy Room by Ann Beckley-Forest and Annie Monaco. They are responsible for educating child therapists all over the world on how to deliver EMDR therapy to children and teens through the integration of Play Therapy. In this episode, prepare to be inspired by a conv…

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79: Healing Trauma with Expressive & Play Therapies with Marshall Lyles 37:23

4+ y ago37:23

37:23

In this episode, Marshall Lyles shares his passion for helping his clients heal from trauma through Expressive Arts. When I reached out to Marshall to invite him on the podcast, I requested a conversation focusing on his use of poetry with his clients. In this episode, you’ll notice that we cover much more than poetry. Marshall is highly trained an…

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78: The Profound Healing Power of Virtual Sand Tray Therapy with Jessica Stone Ph.D 27:48

4+ y ago27:48

27:48

In this episode of Play Therapy Community podcast, Dr. Jessica Stone shares all about the healing power of Virtual Sandtray Therapy. She is the brilliant creator of the Virtual Sandtray App used by an increasing number of clinicians around the globe. Development of the Virtual Sandtray app intentionally included the main tenets of Sandtray Therapy …

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77: Nurturing Parent Engagement in Play Therapy with Clair Mellethin 31:23

4+ y ago31:23

31:23

In this episode, Clair Mellenthin guides us through the important pieces of parent consultation. She highlights the importance of meeting parents with compassion and connection through support. Through this approach, client’s tend to meet their treatment goals in a more thorough, faster way. Clair offers support and coaching to parents and clinicia…

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76: Parent Play Therapy Consultation 26:21

4+ y ago26:21

26:21

In this Parent Play Therapy Consultation episode, you will learn about: ...what to cover in an initial phone call with parents/caregivers of potential child clients. ...how to describe the process and benefits of Play Therapy to parents/caregivers. ...how to structure your parent consultation to best fit your therapeutic approach. ...how to nurture…

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75: EMDR Therapy with Children 45:10

4+ y ago45:10

45:10

In this Episode, Jackie Flynn, EMDRIA approved consultant and a registered play therapist talks about EMDR therapy with kids. EMDR Therapy has 8 phases: 1. History Talking, 2. Preparation, 3. Assessment, 4. Desensitization, 5. Reprocessing, 6. Body Scan, 7. Closure, 8. Reevaluation. Since children are not miniature adults, it's important to work wi…

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74: Sandtray Therapy 38:19

5y ago38:19

38:19

In this episode, Jamie shares with us some basic information about Sandtray Therapy. She discusses the importance of formalized training and warns against offering sandtray therapy to your clients if you have not received adequate training. Sandtray is a powerful tool that can open up and heal some painful issues that require specialized training t…

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73: Helping Children with Autism and other Social Communication Challenges 56:05

5y ago56:05

56:05

In this episode, Sarah Wayland shares with us a bit about the developing brain and the differing aspects of those with an autism spectrum disorder. She shares personal stories about the importance of the child relationship and how fluctuations in the parents’ emotional regulation can effect the child. Sarah discusses how children with an autism spe…

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72: Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Food 29:23

5y ago29:23

29:23

In this episode, Althea Simpson shares with us about how she uses food to support her clients in session when necessary. She explains that some clients may have experienced the trauma of neglect and being without food in their past which can feel extremely dysregulating to clients. When we use food in session, we help our clients to feel nurtured a…

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71: Supporting Our LGBTQ Youth 52:15

5y ago52:15

52:15

In this episode, Samantha Willis shares with us about the painful experiences that our LGBTQ youth often go through alone. She stressed the importance of acceptance and compassion. She mentions the benefits of displaying symbols, such as a rainbow, that communicate a message that she is a safe person to authentically share with. She recommends that…

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70: Understanding the Aftermath of Shame 52:14

5y ago52:14

52:14

In this episode, Sandra explains how shame impacts a child’s development. She offers some tips to process through shame as well as presents a technique that therapists can use to support their clients through the healing process. Sandra B. Stanford, LMHC, has a heart for people who find themselves in hard situations. Because of this passion, she ea…

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69: Synergetic Play Therapy with Lisa Dion 36:58

7+ y ago36:58

36:58

Lisa Dion is the creator of Synergetic Play Therapy and is the founder and director of the Play Therapy Institute of Colorado She is experienced in many settings to include private practice, schools, social services, foster care agencies, and orphanages. Synergetic Play Therapy’s name was influenced by Lisa’s love for the brain and understanding wh…

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68: The Language of Adoption with Jill Aller, EdS 43:36

7+ y ago43:36

43:36

Jill Aller is an adoption consultant for A Step Ahead Adoption Services and is an adoptive mom of two children, ages 6 and 4. Jill has a B.A. in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Teaching and an Ed.S. degree in Counseling. She adopted her two children through the help of A Step Ahead adoption services and had such a great experience with them that s…

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67: Jackie’s 15 Favorite Quotes with Jackie Flynn EdS, LMHC, RPT 31:07

7+ y ago31:07

31:07

“In between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space lies our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ~ Viktor Frankl "Nobody can bring you peace but yourself." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson "Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love." ~ Mother Teresa "A journey of …

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66: Group Therapy with Children and Teens with Katie May MS, NCC, LPC, DBTC 19:59

7+ y ago19:59

19:59

Katie May is the “Group Guru”. She works exclusively with teenagers in a teen support center in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. Groups energize Katie. She says that groups can’ save th’e world. In groups, people feel less alone in their struggles and they start to heal in ways that individual therapy can’t provide. Her groups are focused on the ideas of c…

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65: Gottman’s Sound Relationship House with Jackie Flynn, Trained in Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapy 32:43

7+ y ago32:43

32:43

Build Love Maps Knowing each other’s world is so vital to the health of a relationship. It’s important to make exploration of each other’s world an ongoing effort. This can help strengthen the relationship and help each person in the relationship to feel felt and cared about. Share Fondness and Admiration Fondness and admiration is noticing what’s …

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64: Brief, Low Cost, Minimal Prep Play Therapy Techniques with Jackie Flynn EdS, LMHC, RPT 27:41

7+ y ago27:41

27:41

Double Mirror Doodle Using a large piece of paper and 2 crayons, have the student doodle a mirror image design. This helps with grounding, focus, and clarity through bilateral integration of both hemispheres of the brain. Materials Large Paper 2 crayons What Happened Next Using a large piece of paper and something to write with, have the student se…

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63: Adlerian Play Therapy with Dalena Dillman Taylor, PhD, LPC, RPT 36:16

7+ y ago36:16

36:16

Dr. Taylor is an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida. She’s also the Center for Play Therapy Training and Research Director, as well as the Play Therapy Certificate coordinator. She earned her graduate degrees from the University of North Texas. She learned from many of the leaders in the Play Therapy world. Dr. Taylor is train…

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62: Understanding the Role of a School Counselor with Stacy Van Horn, PhD 36:22

7+ y ago36:22

36:22

Dr. Stacy Van Horn is currently a full-time faculty member and School Counseling Coordinator at the University of Central Florida in the Counselor Education and School Psychology Program within the Department of Child, Family and Community Sciences. She teaches graduate students at both the masters and doctoral level primarily in the areas of caree…

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61: The Art of Setting Up Your Play Therapy Room with Pam Dyson MA, LPC-S, RPT-S 26:43

7+ y ago26:43

26:43

Pam Dyson, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, child development expert and parenting coach. In addition to her private practice www.pamdyson.com in Plano, Texas she provides consultation and supervision services and facilitates play therapy workshops at conferences throughout the…

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Episode 60: Understanding Infant Toddler Mental Health with Billie Jo Clausen, MA, Early Childhood Specialist / Infant Toddler Mental Health Specialist 37:59

8y ago37:59

37:59

In this episode Billie Jo covers the following: Description of what Infant Mental Health is and what professional support in this area involves. A discussion on the impact that ages 0-3 has on a child’s development – emotional, physical, cognitive, etc. Clarification of who could benefit from Infant Toddler Mental Health Support Tips for therapists…

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59: Dr. Edmunds – All About Creating a Therapeutic Board Game 19:56

8y ago19:56

19:56

Ellis Edmunds is a licensed psychologist in Oakland, CA. He has a private practice working with teens and adults struggling with anxiety. He is passionate about Mindfulness practices and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He also loves to play games of all kind and has created a therapeutic board game called The Mindful Bus that can be used with gr…

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