{"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":"390 | Room Wrecks: The Moment That Tests Every Child-Centered Play Therapist (A CCPT Guide for Understanding and Handling Them)","slug":"390-room-wrecks-the-moment-that-tests-every-child-centered-play-therapist-a-ccpt-guide-for-understanding-and-handling-them","published_at":"2026-04-21T12:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-therapy-podcast-a-master-class-in-child-centered-play-therapy-5451171/390-room-wrecks-the-moment-that-tests-every-child-centered-play-therapist-a-ccpt-guide-for-understanding-and-handling-them","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/390-room-wrecks-the-moment-that-tests-every-child-centered-play-therapist-a-ccpt-guide-for-understanding-and-handling-them","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/9490a942-9aa8-4795-831a-19045bd9686f/PlayTherapyPodcast_390_RoomWrecks.mp3?dest-id=3452126","summary":"In this episode, I walk through one of the most challenging—and inevitable—aspects of child-centered play therapy: room wrecks. I explain why these moments, as overwhelming and inconvenient as they can feel, are often deeply meaningful and necessary parts of a child's process. When a child is dumping shelves, throwing toys, or creating chaos, there is always a reason beneath the behavior. Rather than reacting with frustration or trying to control it, I emphasize the importance of shifting our perspective—seeing these moments as progress, not problems, and remaining grounded in unconditional acceptance. I also address how to handle room wrecks practically and relationally—both with the child and with parents. This includes when (and when not) to set limits, how to prevent parents from misinterpreting what they see or hear, and how our words and tone communicate acceptance or judgment. Ultimately, these high-pressure moments reveal how anchored we truly are in the model. Room wrecks are not just about the child—they are a test of our ability to remain fully CCPT when it's hardest. 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 I host two weekly Zoom calls filled with advanced CCPT case studies and session reviews, as well as member Q&A. You can…","meta_description":"In this episode, I walk through one of the most challenging—and inevitable—aspects of child-centered play therapy: room wrecks. I explain why these moment…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1361,"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/390-room-wrecks-the-moment-that-tests-every-child-centered-play-therapist-a-ccpt-guide-for-understanding-and-handling-them/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-5451171/390-room-wrecks-the-moment-that-tests-every-child-centered-play-therapist-a-ccpt-guide-for-understanding-and-handling-them.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}