{"podcast":{"title":"Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy","slug":"play-therapy-podcast-a-master-class-in-child-centered-play-therapy-5451171","podcast_index_feed_id":5451171,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/415940/rss","website_url":"https://www.playtherapypodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/0/2/7/902784ec439ca575d959afa2a1bf1c87/play_therapy_podcast.jpg","author":"Brenna Hicks","episode_count":417,"summary":"Your source for centered and focused Play Therapy coaching. A \"Master-Class\" in Play Therapy. Breaking down the barriers to high-quality Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) education. No paywalls, no ads, no fluff... all content — just expert, accessible training for every play therapist, free of charge.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T00:17:37.175700+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-podcast-a-master-class-in-child-centered-play-therapy-5451171"},"episode":{"title":"385 | How to Talk to Kids About Parent Meetings and Notes in CCPT","slug":"385-how-to-talk-to-kids-about-parent-meetings-and-notes-in-ccpt","published_at":"2026-03-26T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-podcast-a-master-class-in-child-centered-play-therapy-5451171/385-how-to-talk-to-kids-about-parent-meetings-and-notes-in-ccpt","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-podcast-a-master-class-in-child-centered-play-therapy-5451171","url":"https://9490a942-9aa8-4795-831a-19045bd9686f.libsyn.com/385-how-to-talk-to-kids-about-parent-meetings-and-notes-in-ccpt","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/9490a942-9aa8-4795-831a-19045bd9686f/PlayTherapyPodcast_385_ParentMeetingsNotes.mp3?dest-id=3452126","summary":"In this episode, I answer a question about how to communicate with children regarding two important parts of the play therapy process: meeting with parents and taking notes during sessions. I explain why it's critical to set clear expectations from the very first session, using that brief window to establish predictability, transparency, and trust. When children understand upfront that I meet with their caregivers periodically—and why—that foundation helps prevent confusion or anxiety later on. I also talk through how to revisit that information in simple, age-appropriate ways so children always feel informed and secure in the relationship. I also address how to explain note-taking in a way that feels safe and non-threatening to children. I emphasize being truthful, neutral, and consistent—letting children know they can always ask what I've written and that nothing is hidden or \"bad.\" When we present this information with confidence and clarity, children don't become preoccupied or suspicious. Ultimately, this episode is about preserving trust through transparency, giving kids age-appropriate truth, and maintaining a steady, grounded presence that reinforces the safety of the therapeutic relationship. PlayTherapyNow.com is my HUB for everything I do! playtherapynow.com . Sign up for my email newsletter, stay ahead with the latest CCPT CEU courses, personalized coaching opportunities and other opportunities you need to thrive in your CCPT practice. If you click one link in these show notes, this is the one to click! Topical Playlists! All of the podcasts are now grouped into topical playlists on YouTube. Please go to https://www.youtube.com/kidcounselorbrenna/playlists to view them. If you would like to ask me questions directly, check out www.ccptcollective.com , where…","meta_description":"In this episode, I answer a question about how to communicate with children regarding two important parts of the play therapy process: meeting with parent…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":782,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/play-therapy-podcast-a-master-class-in-child-centered-play-therapy-5451171/episodes/385-how-to-talk-to-kids-about-parent-meetings-and-notes-in-ccpt/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-podcast-a-master-class-in-child-centered-play-therapy-5451171/385-how-to-talk-to-kids-about-parent-meetings-and-notes-in-ccpt.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}