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Podcast Episode: The Power of First Connection After a Long Break Welcome back to the Play Therapy Community Podcast. Today, we’re focusing on an essential topic that child therapists can use in their own lives and when working with parents and families: the importance of those first moments when reconnecting with a child after a long break. Whether it’s been a day, a week, or longer, the way we reconnect carries deep, lasting messages for children. I want to share three key points that child therapists can apply to their work with families, emphasizing the importance of greeting children with love and warmth to help shape how they see themselves and the world. 1. Facial Expressions Communicate Deep Messages Facial expressions are one of the most powerful ways we communicate with children. In those first moments of reconnection, parents’ faces tell their children how they are seen and valued. When parents greet their children with love and warmth, they’re sending a message that says, “You matter. You are safe

Welcome Back! Hi, it’s Jackie Flynn here! I’m so excited to dive into the world of play therapy with you today. In this episode, I’ll be sharing how play therapy has been a huge part of my life and practice, helping people of all ages heal in ways that words alone can’t. What We’ll Cover: The Power of Play: Play isn’t just for kids—we all need it, even our pets! Play helps build deeper connections, manage stress, and create safety, which is essential for healing. Whether it’s couples therapy, family therapy, or EMDR, I use play to guide the process. Flexibility of Play Therapy: Play therapy is flexible—it works online, at home, in schools, and even in nature. It meets people where they are, making it such a powerful tool for transformation. The Science of Play Therapy: We’ll explore how play creates new neural pathways and increases autonomic flexibility, concepts from Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory. I’ll explain how behaviors are adaptations of the nervous system, and how play helps us heal—not j

Here's my conversation with Dr. Robert Jason Grant as he shares about AutPlay Therapy. Robert Jason Grant is a licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Association for Play Therapy and is the creator of AutPlay Therapy.   To learn more, visit: AutPlay Handbook www.autplaytherapy.com AutPlay Therapy FB page and group AutPlay Therapy YouTube Channel   www.playtherapycommunity.com

Christine Mark-Griffin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My conversation with Christine was super exciting, I hope you find it exciting as well. Don't forget to visit Christine's website and show her some love! https://www.sparkallwellness.com/ Here's Marshall's website https://www.marshalllyles.com/

Join me in conversation with Ryan Uner. I met him at the 2nd Annual Neuroscience of Play Therapy Summit.  His story is pretty inspirational.  He is a grad student at University of Central Florida https://playtherapycommunity.teachable.com/courses/ https://playtherapycommunity.com/

 At the time of this recording I at a hotel in LaGrange Kentucky with the board members of Kentucky Association for Play Therapy.  I am so inspired by their passion for Play, dedication to helping others, and pure kindness for humanity.  If you'd like to learn more about them visit http://kyapt.org/ If you'd like to learn more about Play Therapy visit https://www.a4pt.org/? Visit www.playtherapycommunity.com for more of Jackie Flynn

This episode is with Annie Monaco, Ann Beckley-Forest, Fran Waters and Mark Nickerson! They are providing a training "Recognizing & Treating Youth with Dissociation" – 6 CEUs per day for March 10 - 12, 2023. For the Early Bird Discount, regiser by Sunday, March 5, 2023.   Register at emdradvancedtrainings.co https://emdradvancedtrainings.com/product/recognizing-treating-youth-with-dissociation/ playfulemdr.com playtherapycommunity.com    

Today I'm joined by Marshall Lyles, I am so excited to share this conversation with you today. If you want to learn more about Marshall Lyles you can visit his website at https://www.marshalllyles.com/ Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community https://emdr-learning.com/share/TzabloXTllAx8cpw?utm_source=manual  Interested in networking with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity

Today I'm having a conversation with Doctor Becky to discuss the NeedsConnection Parenting Model. I'm so excited to share this experience with you. If you want to learn more about Doctor Becky you can visit her website at https://doctorbecky.com/ Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community https://emdr-learning.com/share/TzabloXTllAx8cpw?utm_source=manual  Interested in networking with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity

Rotem Brayer talks with me in person about EMDR Training, Rotem is responsible for creating the EMDR Learning community. If you've received EMDR training, you probably already know who Rotem is, if not make sure to listen closely this episode because he is so amazing. Make sure to bookmark Rotem's website https://emdartnscience.com/ Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community https://emdr-learning.com/share/TzabloXTllAx8cpw?utm_source=manual  Interested in networking with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity  

Leslie Doctor joins me in St. Louis Missouri at the Association for Play Therapy Conference to talk about ADHD. She is so fun.  And, so very AUTHENTIC!  Leslie's group practice is https://nurturefamilycounseling.com/ Dr. Robert Jason Grant's website and book can be found at https://autplaytherapy.com/ Marhsall Lyles' website: https://marshalllyles.com Interested in networking with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community https://emdr-learning.com/share/TzabloXTllAx8cpw?utm_source=manual 

Today I am so excited to share my conversation with Anne Beckely Forest and Annie Monaco on the Podcast. The Playful EMDR Summit is coming up in just about a week, the in person tickets are sold out, but there's still time left to attend virtually. For those of you who are attending in person, I cannot wait to meet you, make sure if you see me to wave me down and say hello! Anne Beckley Forest's website is https://www.annbeckleyforest.com/ Annie Monaco's website is https://www.anniemonaco.com/ You can learn more about Ana Gomez at https://agateinstitute.org/ Interested in networking with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community https://emdr-learning.com/

Irma is with us today to share her experience with brainspotting.  I met Irma at Dr. Karen Fried's Oaklander Model's training. Interested in networking with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community https://emdr-learning.com/share/TzabloXTllAx8cpw?utm_source=manual  Here's the video I mentioned with the Polar Bear https://youtu.be/lHVNUDPMeSY

Melissa LaVigne shares a personal story of an accident her daughter experienced stumbling down the stairs, and how Play Therapy helped her process that trauma and heal from the incident. Want to learn more about Melissa? Here's her website https://www.melissalavignelcsw.com/ and her books can be found on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-LaVigne-LCSW-RPT/e/B08C9W285R%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Interested in socializing with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community https://emdr-learning.com/share/TzabloXTllAx8cpw?utm_source=manual 

Today I'm so excited to share my conversation with Debbie Korn, Michael Baldwin, and Rotam Brayer with you. If you'd like to learn more about Michael and Debbie's book, you can go to https://www.everymemorydeservesrespect.com/, and there's a free preview for you to read on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Memory-Deserves-Respect-Therapy/dp/1523511427 Interested in socializing with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community https://emdr-learning.com/share/TzabloXTllAx8cpw?utm_source=manual  Check out the Beyond Healing Community https://beyondhealingcommunity.com/share/fHxpN42T3SaHAAh9?utm_source=manual 

Ronda and Jacob join me to discuss their unique handcrafted play therapy doll designed for children who have a difficult time expressing their feelings. If you’d like to learn more about the ALLMEE doll, you should browse Ronda and Jacob’s website for more information: https://playtherapytrainingresources.com/all-mee-therapeutic-doll/ Interested in socializing with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community https://emdr-learning.com/share/TzabloXTllAx8cpw?utm_source=manual  Check out the Beyond Healing Community https://beyondhealingcommunity.com/share/fHxpN42T3SaHAAh9?utm_source=manual 

In this week’s episode I wanted to talk to everyone directly. I recently enjoyed another birthday, and felt I should share some of the lessons I’ve learned overtime as a Play Therapist.I explain 3 basic practices, applicable not only in our work, but also in our daily lives as human beings. When was the last time you had a chance to reflect on your life? Maybe today’s episode can help you to refresh and reorient yourself in preparation for the wonderful experiences we all have ahead of us.Interested in socializing with other Therapists in the Play Therapy Community? Here’s our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity Ready to take your EMDR practice to the next level? Join the EMDR Learning Community https://emdr-learning.com/share/TzabloXTllAx8cpw?utm_source=manual  Check out the Beyond Healing Community https://beyondhealingcommunity.com/share/fHxpN42T3SaHAAh9?utm_source=manual 

Join me in conversation with Nicole Looney. I recently met Nicole at an EMDR Advanced training with Dr. Dobo.  We hit if off right away.  She’s so passionate about what she does.  Her work ethic, skill level, experience, insight, and pure BRILLIANCE is incredible.  In this episode, she shares her bucket metaphor with us.  I love the way she describes how we can help our clients manage their stress levels.  This is just one of the many, many things she does well.  To learn more from her, visit: https://www.starcounselingserv.com/meet-nicole-looney   Join us in our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity Join our EMDR Learning Community at https://emdr-learning.com/share/TzabloXTllAx8cpw?utm_source=manual  Join the Beyond Healing Community at https://beyondhealingcommunity.com/share/fHxpN42T3SaHAAh9?utm_source=manual 

Join me in conversation about with Bridger Falkenstien and Caleb Boston as we chat about the Polyvagal Theory.  I met these guy through the Notice That podcast at Beyond Healing. I first met Bridger, then quickly met Caleb (his “twin flame”).  They are super passionate about anything and everything related to the Polyvagal Theory. They have such great energy together and are SUPER KNOWLEDGEABLE with it comes to the nervous system and about a gazillion other things.    To learn more, visit: https://theevidencebasedtherapist.com https://emdr-podcast.com https://connectbeyondhealing.com/our-team/486-2/    Join us in our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtherapycommunity Join our EMDR Learning Community at https://emdr-learning.com/share/TzabloXTllAx8cpw?utm_source=manual  Join the Beyond Healing Community at https://beyondhealingcommunity.com/share/fHxpN42T3SaHAAh9?utm_source=manual 

Join me in conversation with Ann Beckley-Forest as we discuss what it’s like to be a beginner in the world of Play Therapy.  The path from being a beginner in the field to the felt sense of competence and confidence can be rather challenging for some. There’s so much to learn!  Play Therapy is a robust approach to child therapy and it’s at the core of Ann’s work. Ann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in the Buffalo area, and has focused on interventions with children and adolescents throughout her career. She is an author, registered play therapy supervisor and approved provider of play therapy education, as well as an EMDR trainer and consultant. Her specialties include intervention with very young children, as well as problems of attachment and work with adolescent and adult survivors of trauma.   To Learn more from Ann, check out her trainings at https://www.annbeckleyforest.com/current-trainings   More resources can be found at: Play Therapy Community www.playtherapycommunity.com  J