{"podcast":{"title":"Play Therapy Community","slug":"play-therapy-community-701910","podcast_index_feed_id":701910,"rss_url":"https://parentingintherain.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.jackieflynnconsulting.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/e/1/2/7e12d01d91c6fa6e16c3140a3186d450/EMDR_Playground_Podcast_with_Jackie_Flynn-20251001-gsaw031y3q.png","author":"Jackie Flynn","episode_count":100,"summary":"This podcast was created to help parents around the world with the \"biggies\" of family life. Play Therapy Community will present a fresh, insightful episode once a week, usually on Thursday mornings. On this podcast, we will cover topics such as picky eaters, struggles in school, behavioral issues, grief and loss, and so much more. We'll also delve into specific diagnosis such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disabilities, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, etc. Difficult topics, such as parenting through separation/divorce, depression, anxiety struggles, relationship struggles, and such will be explored as well. As the host of Play Therapy Community, I feel honored that you are joining us on this journey for knowledge to truly help our children in a way that honors their mind, body, and soul. My name is Jackie Flynn, and I'm a Licensed Psychotherapist, Registered Play Therapist, Education Specialist, Adolescent Life Coach and a Parent Educator.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-community-701910"},"episode":{"title":"108. Therapeutic Play: Tranforming Lives Across the Ages","slug":"108-therapeutic-play-tranforming-lives-across-the-ages","published_at":"2024-10-01T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-community-701910/108-therapeutic-play-tranforming-lives-across-the-ages","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-community-701910","url":"https://parentingintherain.libsyn.com/108-therapeutic-play-tranforming-lives-across-the-ages","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/parentingintherain/Episode_108_final_Audio.m4a?dest-id=328133","summary":"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, even our pets! Play helps build deeper connections, manage stress, and create safety, which is essential for healing. Whether it's couples therapy, family therapy, or EMDR, I use play to guide the process. Flexibility of Play Therapy: Play therapy is flexible—it works online, at home, in schools, and even in nature. It meets people where they are, making it such a powerful tool for transformation. The Science of Play Therapy: We'll explore how play creates new neural pathways and increases autonomic flexibility, concepts from Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory. I'll explain how behaviors are adaptations of the nervous system, and how play helps us heal—not just through words, but through movement, metaphor, and changing the narrative. I absolutely love using sandtray therapy for this! Recommended Reading: If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend The Therapeutic Powers of Play by Charles E. Schaefer and Athena A. Drewes—a must-have for any play therapist. Reflection: How has play shown up in your life? Has it helped you feel more connected, joyful, or supported through tough times? Take a moment to reflect! Let's Continue the Conversation: To learn more or to keep the conversation going, visit my website at jackieflynnconsulting.com , and join our Play Therapy Community® Facebook group. We dive deeper into these topics and share resources and support with one another. Additional Resources: Play Therapy Community® Faceb…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1842,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/play-therapy-community-701910/episodes/108-therapeutic-play-tranforming-lives-across-the-ages/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-community-701910/108-therapeutic-play-tranforming-lives-across-the-ages.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}