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How to Build Strong Rapport in Play Therapy
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While I believe that learning a play therapy model so you can effectively apply the model with a variety of children through all the stages of the play therapy change process is critical, 👇
Facilitating deep healing in play therapy is not possible without a strong therapeutic relationship with clients.
We know from neuroscience research that children engage their play circuitry when, and only when, they feel safe.
So, what does that look like in play therapy for practical application?
The Association for Play Therapy has identified rapport building as a core competency for play therapists.
This requires the ability to use empathy, safety, and unconditional positive regard through your therapeutic use of self in sessions not only with children, but also with their caregivers.
Does this sound complicated and a little daunting, especially when you’re also trying to apply your play therapy model?
Join me for this free weekly livestream podcast, I’ll share strategies to make sure you build a strong therapeutic relationship with your clients to create a “free and protected space for healing."
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Check out my free resources for mental health professionals working with children, adolescents, and families who want to integrate play therapy and expressive arts into their clinical work.
I work with individuals and agencies to develop successful strategies and meet the treatment needs of your child and adolescent clients and their families using play therapy & expressive arts.
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Chapters
1. How to Build Strong Rapport in Play Therapy (00:00:00)
2. Intro (00:00:01)
3. Today's topic (00:00:55)
4. The key to keep your client engaged (00:05:08)
5. Why is rapport important? (00:10:59)
6. Key Principles of Rapport Building - Being Fully Present (00:19:20)
7. Key Principles of Rapport Building - Congruence (00:27:50)
8. Recap of today's discussion (00:31:31)
9. Outro (00:34:42)
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