@redwoodcenterforchildren: Setting limits in play therapy isn’t easy, but it’s something a child asks us to do to keep the playroom safe for them to learn and grow. Here are some “Do’s and Don’t’s” for child therapists when it comes to setting limits. #redwoodcenterforchildrenandfamilies #childcenteredplaytherapy #playtherapist #limits #childtherapist

ponderen :

I love the “in here” language. I hear so many people use “we don’t” language for these kinds of boundaries and your “in here” language is such a better way of not making a moral judgement of their behaviour but helping the child pay attention to the space they’re in!

†🇵🇱POLSKA🇵🇱† :

gentle parenting doesn't always work btw

kalista :

i really want to go into therapy for children so i’m excited to see if play therapy becomes more popular

LanderMe :

What would you say at home instead of “in here”?

💐💌🦢🌟 :

i have a question: i have a client who i do a lot of pretend play with, she’s often telling me what to say and do and i agree and play along. lately she’s been wanting me to say things about myself like “im so ugly and you’re so pretty i wish i was like you” and i don’t know what to do with that? should i go along with it or make it a limit?

ari ari ari :

Questions: 1. How do you handle telling the parent, especially if they’re upset and want to reprimand the child for their behavior? 2. How do you handle a child not wanting to leave?

David Tzall, Psy.D. :

How do you stop the idea of “ending” the session to sound like a good thing for the child if they don’t want to be there

May :

My therapist has a small room :) it’s vary comfortable for a introvert :^)

🍄✨ :

Can you show how you help kids test or fee out limits… healthily. Especially if they’re timid.

Flare I guess :

Could you possibly show what it is like to end the session? How does that work for you and when do you find you truly need to end the session? I’m a CYC student and I love your videos!

Globgor :

What would you tell the parent after you end the session in your last example?

KSS :

how do you address it with parents when you have to end a session early because limits weren't listened to

mego📚🌸 :

it's always so helpful to see clear examples! thank you for this ❤️

Anna ✨🥯💕 @annamixlin :

Whew I needed this as a parent

🌙Luna Lynx Meows 🐾✨ :

PS I absolutely love your acting as a kiddo! 😆😻 you’re so talented!

😍Lauren :

this is so for real

Linsey Anne :

I love these, what would be the next steps in the event the child continues to do what they are doing and ignores your feedback?

Crashtestdummy :

👽 :

Sooooo many mental health professionals that work with kids need better training in this.

Rey(he/they)🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 :

could you talk about why you choose to end the session rather than removing the item they're using dangerously?

🌙Luna Lynx Meows 🐾✨ :

Omg I struggle with being wishy washy because in my head I think he knows what I’m saying, and yet I have such a difficult time coming across “controlling” due to my upbringing. Also, the last 2 yrs we went no-contact with his grandma (my mom, who exhibits abusive narcissist behavior where she lies and creates false narratives about us.. and she used to be my husband’s boss so our finances r all entangled… so I recently started therapy with my mom and I’m personally struggling with my own emotions due to my own trauma and untangling and setting healthy boundaries is extremely difficult (nearly impossible). I need to continue to be a regulated and healthy mom to my kiddo…. But I have definitely been more emotional than I have ever been as a parent… I can see my kiddo is very resilient and this

lapenny2727 :

You said earlier to not threat to end the session but then you say it again during the sword thing? I don’t understand

Evie :

what if a kid has a meltdown and throws things but can't control it

gelly :

When clients want to take toys from the office, how do you get them to leave the toys? I have young ones who throw major tantrums and end up destroying my office. Distractions have not worked and parent intervention has also not worked