Parents often ask: “What does this diagnosis actually mean for my child?”

Play therapists often ask: “How do I explain diagnosis without labeling, limiting, or pathologizing the child?”

In this episode, we explore: • What diagnosis is (and isn’t) in child mental health • How CCPT conceptualizes the whole child beyond symptoms • How therapists can guide parents into developmentally informed conversations • How parents can collaborate effectively with their child’s therapist

If you care about ethical, developmentally grounded practice — this episode belongs in your queue.

Follow for research-informed play therapy education and parent support.

Returning responsibility, part 2. We delve deeper into the skill of Returning Responsibility- HOW. Kristie and Maggie share real-life experiences from their play therapy spaces and life with kiddos! Enjoy

When we talk about diagnosis in children, it’s easy to feel like we’re "boxing them in." But at PlayTherapySpace, we view diagnosis through a different lens: The Child-Centered Perspective.

A diagnosis isn’t a definition of who the child is—it’s a guide to how they experience the world. 🌍❤️

Why it matters:

• It validates their struggle: It tells the child, "There is a reason why this feels hard for you, and it’s not your fault."
• It’s a roadmap for support: It helps us stop asking "Why are they doing this?" and start asking "What do they need right now?"
• It builds a bridge: It helps parents, teachers, and therapists speak the same language to support the child's unique nervous system.Want to dive deeper into the world of child-centered therapy? 🎧 Tune into our latest podcast episode: "Beyond the Label: Seeing the Child Behind the Diagnosis." 🔗 [Link in Bio to Listen & Follow!]

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