<p>Episode 4 of Play Therapy Across the Lifespan builds on the concepts that were introduced in Episode 3. Dr. Denis’ expands on how to reflect back to clients what they are communicating through three specific techniques: parroting, paraphrasing, and pairing with emotion. She explains how reflecting looks different when working with adolescents and adults than it does when working with children. Rachel wraps up the episode with a research segment that examines activities that can enhance the body-mind connection.</p>

Play Therapy Across the Lifespan

S1 Episode 4 - Reflecting What is Said and Shown

Play Therapy Across the Lifespan is a podcast for those who use play therapy. Every other week Dr. Denis' Thomas covers a new topic related to play therapy including which toys to use, how to set up your space, how to listen to clients empathetically, and much, much more. This podcast is unique because it not only outlines play therapy skills and techniques that can be used when working with children, but it also informs listeners how to utilize play therapy techniques when working with adolescents and adults.