{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Little Lessons Series: Addressing Hesitation, Aggressive Play, and Emotional Boundaries (Best of)","description":"Originally aired May 6, 2025 Lisa is back with another episode of the Little Lessons Series, answering your insightful questions about navigating the complexities of the playroom. Today\u2019s episode focuses on how to handle those challenging moments in therapy where uncertainty, emotional flooding, and parents\u2019 concerns come into play. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear: Chrissy\u2019s question: \u201cWhat do you do when a child can\u2019t decide on what to play with or doesn\u2019t even play after coming for weeks?\u201d Lisa breaks down how to navigate moments of hesitation, offering insights on how to remain present and supportive without rushing to fix the situation. She also discusses how emotional age and developmental stage impact engagement in play. Sally\u2019s question: \u201cWhat do you do when the parent tells you they don\u2019t want their child to play with aggressive toys or engage in aggressive play, like war play?\u201d Lisa explores the importance of understanding the parent\u2019s concerns and how to guide the conversation to help them see how aggressive play can be therapeutic and necessary for the child\u2019s emotional expression and processing. Carolyn\u2019s question: \u201cHow do you respond when a child says \u2018I love you\u2019 or asks if you\u2019ll move in with them or be their mother?\u201d Lisa offers valuable advice on how to respond authentically to these deeply emotional moments, explaining how to navigate the child\u2019s need for connection while maintaining professional boundaries and emotional safety. Join Lisa for a candid and thought-provoking conversation, as she offers practical strategies to help you stay grounded and authentic when facing common and challenging scenarios in the playroom. \ud83c\udfa7 Have a question you'd like Lisa to explore in an upcoming episode? Email your question to info@synergeticplaytherapy.com or send in an audio clip. Your curiosity fuels this podcast\u2014and the entire play therapy community grows because of it.   ","author_name":"Lessons from the Playroom","author_url":"http:\/\/lessonsfromtheplayroom.libsyn.com\/site","html":"