Play Therapy Network ®
By Play Therapy Network ®
Play Therapy Network ® is all about the playground of life! Everything we learn in life is what we learn on the playground. Think about growing up, we learn to care and share, and where to play and how to socially and emotionally regulate or not. Adulting life’s adult playground. We will embark on coping skills for anxiety and depression, as well as featuring amazing people doing amazing things to make the world a better place
Play Therapy Network ®Jan 07, 2024
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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 understanding trauma.
May 01, 202524:51
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.
Feb 16, 202536:14
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.
Feb 01, 202535:45
2025 Coming Soon!
Welcome 2025 New Episodes coming soon.
Jan 22, 202500:21
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
May 29, 202400:53
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 feel unsure making choices that others want you to make? do you feel you love yourself or do you feel you emotionally do not belong or feel no one listens? We will explore resilience and loving this self to feeling heard and investing himself.
Mar 16, 202437:43
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.
Mar 10, 202429:58
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
Mar 04, 202429:17
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.
Feb 23, 202436:14
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, and if we don’t know the patterns, how are we supposed to break those negative patterns?
Feb 21, 202444:37
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.
Feb 20, 202440:02
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
Feb 18, 202431:13
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.
Feb 17, 202434:26
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.
Feb 14, 202435:42
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.
Feb 14, 202435:02
Emotional Maturity and Emotional Imaturity
Do you respond or react? Are you impulsive or a thinker? We will explore Emotional Maturity and Emotional Immaturity.
Feb 13, 202432:01
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.
Feb 03, 202433:29
Procrastination
Today we will embark on an episode about procrastination. What is procrastination and why do we procrastinate!
Feb 02, 202439:57
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 do or don’t do with our decisions we will explore what choices, confusion, and decisions are
Jan 29, 202440:60
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.
Jan 28, 202444:55
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
Jan 26, 202435:53
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.
Jan 19, 202440:03
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.
Jan 15, 202425:56
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.
Jan 13, 202421:25
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.
Jan 13, 202427:58
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.
Jan 12, 202431:03
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.
Jan 10, 202427:57
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
Jan 10, 202434:44
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 allow ourselves to seek confidence embracing change and evoking and adapting.
Jan 09, 202429:28
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.
Jan 07, 202430:15
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
Jan 07, 202431:07
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.
Jan 06, 202437:51
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.
Jan 05, 202427:00
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
Jan 04, 202430:52
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
Jan 02, 202428:38
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.
Jan 01, 202427:04
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
Jan 01, 202422:17
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
Dec 31, 202340:42
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
Dec 30, 202337:14
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.
Dec 29, 202340:11
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.
Dec 03, 202339:18
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.
Nov 06, 202319:18
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.
Nov 06, 202333:12
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
Nov 05, 202331:33
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.
Nov 04, 202332:54
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.
Nov 03, 202344:23
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.
Nov 02, 202336:38
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.
Nov 01, 202334:24
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.
Oct 31, 202345:23
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
Oct 24, 202337:48