Journey of a Therapist: What's it like to be a Play Therapist?

Madeleine Powell
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Ever wanted to know why people become Play Therapists? What's it like to do as a job? This show features conversations with qualified Play Therapists who are all working in the field. We discuss how they got to where they are today and what their work is like. Discover how each therapist's journey is as unique as they are.

Episodes

  1. SEP 10

    Alice Dobby-Westwood

    Hi, I’m Madeleine Powell and this is Journey of a Therapist. This episode’s guest is the fantastic Alice Dobby-Westwood. We talk about how starting out as a play therapist unlocked Alice’s confidence in learning new skills and now, as you will hear, she has many strings to her bow and intends to keep adding to them in the future. We talk about trees as a metaphor for therapists and I learned a new word, ‘deschooling’. You can find Alice at: https://www.insideoutpersonaltherapy.co.uk Links to Alice's recommendations: Dibs in Search of Self - Virginia Axline Destination Unknown - Marietta Waters

    27 min

  2. SEP 10

    Vanessa Kroll

    This episode of Journey of a Therapist is with the fabulous Vanessa Kroll. In a wide ranging conversation we talk about what inspired Vanessa to become a play therapist, how hanging on in the beginning has led to a full and varied working week and what has changed in her approach over the years. We recorded at home so there are some everyday sounds in the background, but no deliveries were missed so don’t worry! You can find Vanessa at: https://www.brightstartherapy.co.uk Links to Vanessa's recommendations: The Book You Wish Your Parents Read - Philippa Perry Why Can't My Child Behave - Dr Amber Elliot Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship - Garry Landreth What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong Earthquake: A teaspoon of light

    29 min

  3. SEP 10

    Jody Manning

    This episode of Journey of a Therapist is with the wonderful Jody Manning. We talk about Jody’s move from trainee to qualified therapist and how she has branched out, pun definitely intended, into nature based play therapy. Jody can be found at Jodymanningpt@gmail.com Links to Jody's recommendations Hey Jude - The Beatles All My Life - Lil Durk The Boy Who Was Raised As a Dog - Bruce Perry

    18 min

  4. SEP 10

    Connie Bedingfield-Lowe

    Hi, I’m Madeleine Powell and this is Journey of a Therapist. I’ve been working as a play therapist for the last eight years and have often wondered what brings people to become a therapist. So I thought I would ask them! This episode is with the lovely Connie Bedingfield-Lowe. Connie and I talk about her career before play therapy and how that led to where she is now. She gives an insight into what her work looks like on a day to day level and we peek into her suitcase of kit that travels with her on her play therapy journey. Connie can be found at : www.mulberryplaytherapy.co.uk @mulberry_play_therapy The links to Connie's recommendations are below. Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Can't Stop the Feeling from TROLLS soundtrack- Justin Timberlake

    19 min
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Ever wanted to know why people become Play Therapists? What's it like to do as a job? This show features conversations with qualified Play Therapists who are all working in the field. We discuss how they got to where they are today and what their work is like. Discover how each therapist's journey is as unique as they are.

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