In this episode of 'Pondering Play and Therapy,' Philippa and Julie delve into the essence of play therapy. They discuss the common misconception that play therapy is solely about teaching children how to play. The conversation shifts to the nuances of what play therapy entails, from addressing developmental delays in play to providing a safe space for children to explore relationships and express emotions. They explore how structured play differs from free, imaginative play and how technolog...
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In this episode of 'Pondering Play and Therapy,' Philippa and Julie delve into the essence of play therapy. They discuss the common misconception that play therapy is solely about teaching children how to play. The conversation shifts to the nuances of what play therapy entails, from addressing developmental delays in play to providing a safe space for children to explore relationships and express emotions. They explore how structured play differs from free, imaginative play and how technolog...
EP42 Empathy and Attachment: A conversation with Dr Sharon Giblin
Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast
51 minutes
1 week ago
EP42 Empathy and Attachment: A conversation with Dr Sharon Giblin
In this week's episode of 'Pondering Play and Therapy', host Philippa welcomes Dr. Sharon Giblin, a consultant clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with children and families. Philippa and Sharon discuss the attachment cycle, the concepts of shame and guilt, and the therapeutic approach known as PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy). Sharon shares her journey to becoming a clinical psychologist and elaborates on the importance of consistent caregivin...
Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast
In this episode of 'Pondering Play and Therapy,' Philippa and Julie delve into the essence of play therapy. They discuss the common misconception that play therapy is solely about teaching children how to play. The conversation shifts to the nuances of what play therapy entails, from addressing developmental delays in play to providing a safe space for children to explore relationships and express emotions. They explore how structured play differs from free, imaginative play and how technolog...
