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Special: Supporting Separation Anxiety in Play Therapy: Tools, Insights, and Rituals
Category: Education
Duration: 00:28:29
Publish Date: 2025-01-21 11:00:00
Description:

Original Air Date: May 11, 2021

Separation anxiety is a common challenge in the therapy room—whether it’s the child hesitant to leave their caregiver or the parent struggling to step away. In this episode, Lisa unpacks the nuances of separation anxiety and provides actionable tools for therapists to navigate this tender dynamic.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • What separation anxiety is, its potential causes, and how to differentiate between normal developmental behavior and when additional support is needed;
  • Creative and playful rituals that foster co-regulation between the child and parent/caregiver;
  • Strategies to help children cultivate an internal sense of safety;
  • Effective interventions for managing separation anxiety in the playroom, including how to support children in expanding their window of tolerance for transitions and separations.
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