Play Therapy Network ®
Play Therapy Network ® explores life as a playground, using childhood lessons like caring, sharing, and social-emotional regulation as a lens for adulthood. It discusses coping skills for anxiety and depression while framing adult life as its own adult playground. The show also features people doing amazing things to make the world a better place.
Episodes
Guest Bryan Martin "The Widower Dancer: Growing Through Grief with Gratitude and Dancing Social Media- Inspirational Commentary
We will embark on an amazing commentary of special Guest Bryan Martin. Author of the book, The Widowed Dancer: Growing Through Grief with Gratitude. Bryan is also online, dancing to help inspire others there is life after losses. We will explore his story and learn about grief though writing, and dancing.
Determination
A brief look at Determination and what determination looks like in life.
Trauma Utopia by Madi Wend Book Review
Trauma Utopia book review. Learning how to grow with trauma. We will explore some highlights of the book. This book explored Trauma with myriad challenges, intergenerational trauma, 50 coping skills, worksheet examples, neuroception of trauma, symptom clusters, secured and unsecured trauma. We discussed not holding, and not containing spaces. This book will cultivate growth and awareness with unde
Michael Pereira The Autism Voyage Resource
Special guest Michael Pereira, joins us today. He is with The Autism Voyage. Michael helps parents of special needs children with navigating financial & Life Planning challenges. He is a parent of an Autistic child and also has a blog providing resources to help parents with informative awareness.
Mental Health & College Tips from a College Guest Helping Parents
Today we embark on discussion of tips with college and being in undergrad vs grad school students & mental wellness. Discussed with a recent undergrad college student who is in grad school discussing experience of college students and mental health. We will discussed things that create anxiety and tips with being new to college. Great info for parents.
2025 Coming Soon!
Welcome 2025 New Episodes coming soon.
Summer sizzles with new episodes
New episodes are coming soon. They are going to be dropping Summer 24. So well, you are enjoying the rewind of past episodes. Stay tuned because summer 24 is bringing you amazing New content. Helping you to make a difference in every day life
Tapped Unsure Unheard The Battle from Within
Today we will embark on how to feel tapped, unsure, unheard, the battle from within. Ever feel like you are not heard? Do you ever hear yourself? Do you feel like no one listens? You’re exhausted your energy depleted? Do you ever feel like there are challenges in life and you battle with comparing and being authentic? Do you make decisions and choices based on what you are sure to make or do you f
Do I Hear Me? Listening
Today we will explore the importance of listening to yourself and hearing yourself. Finding purpose and meaning in life and valuing you. When we start to show up and value ourselves and recognize our own meaning, and loving ourselves, we begin to embrace moving forward in life.
What’s holding you back. The awakening of courage.
What’s holding you back? The awakening of courage will be explored when we embrace life and challenges, and recognize our value of what we want and face our fears with courage. We will talk about dreams and goals and what holds us back
Prioritize You No More Excuses
We will explore excuses and how we as human beings are really good at coming up with excuses. Excuses like I’m too busy or I don’t have time. We will explore how to invest in prioritize you and to recognize that excuses waste time and energy.
Trauma and Secrets Families Hide. InterGenerational trauma.
Today we will explore hidden family, secrets and intergenerational trauma. The discovery the exposure in family dynamics. What is the discovery and how do we expose those hidden family secrets with intergenerational trauma. We will discuss how to research hidden family secrets to the best of our ability as everybody has some sort of secret in their family. In our generation of trauma can happen, a
Resilience and the therapeutic catalyst
Resilience is important, but the backbone of resilience is the therapeutic catalyst. We will explore four types of resiliency, and how important the therapeutic catalyst is in our ability to cope in life. We will also explore what makes some people, more resilient than others, and the impact of resilience and the therapeutic catalyst.
Don’t Waste Your Life Asking Others For Permission
Do you ever feel like you waste your life and time asking others for permission for your own decisions? Do you feel less than do you lack self-confidence? Do you ever invest in yourself? Are you afraid of making choices and seek other peoples approval in making decisions? we will explore how to build self-confidence and not waste time in your life asking others for permission
Safe Space Trauma Triggers and Feeling Safe
We will explore what feeling safe. Looks like when we have trauma triggers. Emotional safe, space and physical safe space differences and how to cope and regulate when you are in your safe space. We will explore what a safe space looks like and how to regulate feeling safe.
New Beginnings Endings Rise With Strength Summation Sound The Uprising
Today we will explore new beginnings and endings, and how we have strength and uprising to rise above life’s challenges. Recognizing dream and goals and follow through or endings without dreams or new beginnings with embracing opportunities will be explored.
The No No’s We Do ILife
Do you worry about other peoples opinions? Do you compare yourself to others? Negative thoughts? Fears? We will embark and explore about what people say with negative thoughts, and the Nonos that keep us stuck and how to move forward.
Emotional Maturity and Emotional Imaturity
Do you respond or react? Are you impulsive or a thinker? We will explore Emotional Maturity and Emotional Immaturity.
Crying Upwards Trauma Triumphs
Today we will explore how we triumph over our trauma while crying upwards. Exploring what crying upwards looks like, as we have triumphs from trauma.
Procrastination
Today we will embark on an episode about procrastination. What is procrastination and why do we procrastinate!
Choices Confusions and Decisions
Today we will embark on discussing choices, confusions and decisions. Ever feel stuck because you didn’t know what to do with a confusing choice or making a decision? Sometimes in life when we think about our decisions, we must look at the choices and options we have. Life can be quite confusing and allowing our self to recognize that which choices come confusion and uncertainty leading to what we
Anger and what is it! How to cope!
We will be exploring anger, what it is, how to cope and some startling statistics. We will discuss anger and socially emotional regulation.
Maintaining meaning in life after trauma
Let us explore how we maintain meaning in life after trauma. Channel your energy into something fulfilling that gives you purpose and meaning in life. Don’t let the trauma pull you down or sink you or keep you stuck. Find a way to be resilient. We will unpack Ways of maintaining meaning in our life after trauma
Empower your Trauma
Empower your trauma will explore what trauma is, and discuss how to channel the trauma to empower yourself. Self acceptance, self-love, and recognizing your pain does not define you, and your trauma does not define you. You can do amazing things when you learn to empower your trauma.
MLK Quotes and Reflections
Today we will explore Martin Luther King quotes. He was an amazing man who wanted to make a difference in the world and mental health was very important to him. We will also talk a little bit about how we transform ourselves to be the best person we can be.
Emotionally Unavailable People
Today we will explore emotionally unavailable people and what that is like. Ever feel uncomfortable and uneasy in a situation with a conversation with someone? Perhaps they are emotionally unavailable? Let’s explore.
Smiling The Importance of A Smile
Smiling, and the importance of a smile. We will discuss how smiling can be a coping skill and the importance of a smile. Remember, when you were a child, you smiled all the time? What happened as an adult you don’t seem to smile nearly as often. We will discuss the importance of smiling.
Empathy What is it
Empathy what is it? Today we will discuss what Empathy is as well as some examples of what Empathy is. We will also have a short discussion on what sympathy is and the difference between the two empathy is very important in building healthy relationships.
Trauma Secured & Unsecured
Today we will explore what trauma secured looks like, and unsecured trauma looks like. Fears, trusting, relationships, and how trauma can manifest with secured barriers and how to heal and overcome these barriers.
Filtered & Unfiltered Life Challenges
Today we will embark on discussing a filtered and unfiltered life. Exploring challenges with society filtering and not filtering and how that shapes our perceptions. College guest will be on discussing college campuses with living life with filters and not living with filters. We will also discuss socializing in relationships with filters and not having filters. Body image and more
Change & Adjustment
Today we will be exploring change. Why are people so fearful and afraid of change? We also will be discussing adjustment and how changes a part of life that we experience every day and how we change and have challenges where we adjust or don’t adjust in life, we will explore the many different types of change that happen And the impact change has on her every day life. Adjustment happens when we a
Fears Worries and the Open Brain
Fears worries and the open brain we will explore and discuss how worries are fueling our fears. We will explore how if we have a close brain we are tired and exhausted using more energy. We will explore how an open brain will fuel reduced fears and worries.
Shame Guilt and Emotional Pain
Today we will explore what shame is, and what guilt is and emotional pain. We will learn how to identify and recognize the feelings and our actions regarding the differences of guilt shame and how emotional pain plays a huge role in mental health.#selfcare
Uncomfortable Situations The WHO The What The Why Coping Skills
We are going to explore uncomfortable situations, anxiety, stress, depression, and coping skills used for the who the what the why in life’s challenges of situations.
New Year Resolution Self Discipline Follow Through
We will explore self-discipline on following through for New Year’s resolutions. We will also explore appreciation of following through and focusing on task, being specific to set goals and objectives. Tips on making changes for a new year that are realistic.
Trauma Everyone has a story
Trauma Everyone has a story. Today we will talk about the value of self when there is trauma, and how we learn to heal and be there for ourselves. #selfacceptancebeingthereforyou #trauma
Embrace Transparency & Self Acceptance
Today we will embrace, transparency, and self acceptance. What is transparency of self and what is self acceptance. Being authentic and facing our fears in life many times can be challenged. We will explore. #fillmycupoflifeselfacceptance2024
Being there for you and self acceptance
Being there for you and self acceptance will be discussed. #Being there for you and self acceptance fill my cup initiative, 2024. We will explore how to be there for yourself, self value, self-esteem, and how to appreciate yourself, as well as what self acceptance looks like when we are there for ourselves.
Being Brave Having Courage & Cheers To My Fans 2023
Sometimes we have to deal with life‘s obstacles and challenges and we have to be brave and have courage. We will explore bravery encourage. Appreciation and cheers to my fans for making 2023 a podcast success
Narcissist are Very Unkind Humans
Today we will embark on narcissist and the types of narcissist that exist, as well as some tips on how to cope and navigate narcissistic individuals. We will also talk about the top 10 characteristics of narcissist. Please like and follow the podcast
Suicide Awareness Information
Suicide, awareness information we will talk about mental health and public health concerns regarding suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States & high stats in other countries as well
Grief and Death How To Cope
Today we will discuss grief and death, and how to cope, and what that looks like in learning about grief. We will discuss joy and sorrow, as to how it correlates and learning how to navigate life with a huge grief or death.
A path of change to authenticity and being there for you
This episode, we are going to explore the path of change to authenticity. What authenticity is and how to be there for ourselves. Life has many challenges and obstacles, and being OK with detours learning that we don’t have to keep up with everyone else we just have to accept and love who we are and be there for ourselves.
Holiday Tips Reducing Stress Anxiety; well improving enjoyment over the holidays
We will explore 20 tips to reducing stress and anxiety for the holiday season. Improving enjoyment over the holiday season and making life easier with time management setting boundaries enjoying time with family and friends. I have found these to be very helpful myself and have used them, and I hope these are valuable to helping you.
Regret: Would Have Could Have Should Have
Today we will embark on exploring regret, and they would have could have should have. How regret can manifest, as well as how to heal. Disclaimer this is intended for entertainment purposes, and supportive resources.
Abandonment Conditional Love & Lost Self
Today we will explore, abandonment, conditional, love, and the lost self. Exploring the self value of how we struggle in conditional relationships and how often times having a history of abandonment, can contribute to the susceptibility of a conditional, love relationship. We will explore and identify self value importance and how conditional love relationships are unhealthy
Showing Up Communication Courage & Emotional Belonging
Feeling a sense of belonging, emotional belonging that is explored and how showing up to be heard is vital to mental wellness. Communication and courage explored and how we utilize the importance of emotional belonging in relationships, and the value of showing up with communication.
Social Anxiety What It Is
Today we will embark on social anxiety and explore what is social anxiety. We will identify some statistics as well as understanding what social anxiety looks like.
Maladaptive perfectionism
Tonight we will embark on maladaptive perfectionism. We will discuss some tips and tricks about how to navigate skills with maladaptive perfectionism. We will also discuss correlations between maladaptive perfectionism, eating disorders anxiety, stress, depression, and body dysmorphia. This is not professional advice. Disclaimer This is purely for entertainment and wellness support.
Depression tips and information
Depression, types and tips and information on coping strategies and information regarding the different types of depression and how to cope. Disclaimer this is not diagnosing this is for entertainment purposes only as well as bringing awareness. Individuals that are struggling do you need to seek professional help this is simply bringing awareness and support to the community.
Sleep Issues? Quality of Sleep? Sleep tips and information
We are going to embark on a discussion about what sleep issues are, and the quality of sleep from a mental health perspective. We will discuss some sleep tips and information for entertainment purposes. This is not medical advice.
Self determination, motivation, and self discipline
Ever struggle with motivation? Ever struggle with being determined to focus on your goals? What to do to motivate and be self determined to focus on goals
Dr Weinstock MCAS interview
Dr Leonard Weinstock interview on the upcoming documentary regarding MCAS. One medical doctor and his colleagues make a difference. .
Evoking Self A Legacy Of The Evolving Self Book Review by Madi Wend
Evoking in life? Attachment, self discovery, trauma, adapting to life’s challenges or taking charge? How do we take charge of our life and how do we find a purpose in our life? What is evoking and how do we find a sense of feeling good about ourselves and making positive change in life . Understanding self discovery, and learning about self awareness, and how we figure out who we are and what we a
Lori Vann Expert and Guest on Non suicidal self injury Bringing Awareness
Lori Vann Expert and Guest on Non suicidal self injury. Laurie has given over 310 media interviews all over the world. She has been seen on iHeartRadio ask the experts, so she has her own podcast and she has spoken to audiences from Australia to Canada to Mexico. Lori is an international speaker media guru and has written five books and will be sharing with us today resources as well as informatio
Compassion, infuse, care, trauma, informed care, flashbacks, and broken brain
We will explore what compassion, infused care, looks like with trauma, informed care, and how it can benefit practitioners in the medical and mental health communities
Anxiety Tug Anxiety & Antagonism book review
We are going to explore the latest anxiety book Tug anxiety, and antagonism by Madi Wend
Welcome back Play Therapy Network (TM)New Season 2023
Exciting news with the Play therapy network TM
Ehlers Danlos Mental Health
We will discuss the mental health of Ehlers Danlos and provide resources The Atwal Clinic and Zebratalk Ehlers Danlos
Lulu and The Dragon book review for chronic illness and mental health social emotional learning
New book to promote social emotional learning regarding talking with children about chronic illnesses. Helping child life specialist, therapist, parents, social workers, teachers and hospitals.
Special Guest Dr Atwal regarding Ehlers Danlos Syndrome a rare connective tissue condition
Today we embark on an amazing special guest. Dr Atwal stopped by to bring awareness and understanding regarding Ehlers Danlos Syndrome a connective tissue condition. If you or someone you know is struggling with “EDS” this segment will provide insight and information.
TikTok mental health social media exposure
This episode will discuss stats on the impact of TikTok and recent articles regarding mental health. Looking at stats and the astounding increase in mental health wellness concerns.
Tips and Tricks with Anxiety
Let us explore how to reduce anxiety with some quick tips and tricks.
This is Happytown Artist interview Stacy Lamb
A phenomenal artist who makes a difference in the community for grieving and bereavement Alzheimer’s dementia critical care chronic illness terminal illness hospice and much much more. An amazing interview about how art can influence many areas of our daily lives and how Stacy makes a difference in communities across the United States every day through her art
Dr Atlas New York psychoanalyst author of Emotional Inheritance
Special guest Dr. Atlas, Book review discussing New book Emotional Inheritance and Dr. Atlas work on Trauma and Generational trauma that is passed down through generations. The ghost of the gaps of what we don’t know and what we do know.
My Gladiator a bilingual book review on anxiety
Anxiety comes from the amygdala and this book is a wonderful depiction of teaching children about anxiety. The book is bilingual
Depression 10 year Study interview
Special guest Amanda Campbell is interviewed regarding a new depression study that is a 10 year study sponsored by UTSW.
War zones, Children and development
Hello we will embark on this segment regarding children in war zones and the developmental factors in quality of life.
Interview special guest Kellie Cole Amazing Registered Play Therapist
This segment we have a special guests Kellie Cole! We will learn all about her practice as well as discussion about the pandemic and the ramifications Of mental health and the pandemic.
Children’s Nightmares and Bad Dreams
This segment we will discuss how children have nightmares and bad dreams. We will talk about some coping strategies to reduce the nightmares and bad dreams. Helpful tips for parenting as well as Play Therapists.
Play Therapist Child Therapist Self Care
This segment will focus on the Play Therapist or Child Therapist Practitioner and their self-care tips to taking care of themselves.
Purple Hippo Feels
Purple Hippo Feels. A book review on emotional and somatic regulation.
Challenging ourselves from negative to positive thinking
We will discuss how we challenge ourselves from negative thinking patterns to positive thinking patterns. 2022 New Year Resolution, goals, and how we can get the stinking thinking and distorted thoughts away to positive empowerment.
Little Moon’s Safe Space Book Review
There is a global pandemic in a galaxy Far far away, in which galaxy school is closed, and space residence begin wearing mask. We will explore Little Moon’s Safe Space Book. This is a story about grief, loss, and a pandemic. This book is perfect for preschool in school-age children.
Reading and Storytelling Emotional Learning
Reading and storytelling emotional learning. We will explore the importance of reading and storytelling for children in the emotional, social, academic learning that transpires.
Happiness, joy, and biology
Happiness, joy and biology. We will talk about happiness triggers and what is joy as well as somatic and emotional literacy and how to identify feelings.
Pandemic Holidays & Emotional Regulation
This episode is about pandemic holidays and emotional regulation. How do we cope with the holidays and a pandemic? We will explore some coping skills and the holidays and what it looks like during a pandemic and how to move forward to 2022.
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Holidays and Relationships
Holidays and relationships
Car seat And Baby Care
Car seat and Baby care special guest Donna.
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