17 Best Play Therapy Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Your source for centered and focused Play Therapy coaching. A 'Master-Class' in Play Therapy. Breaking down the barriers to high-quality Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) education. No paywalls, no ads, no fluff... all content — just expert, accessible training for every play therapist, free of charge. more

The Synergetic Play Therapy Institute's 'Lessons From the Playroom' Podcasts are a series of recorded podcasts designed to help therapists understand the little lessons that kids teach us that make a big difference in the play therapy process. Our podcast host, Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S, is an innovative and inspiring teacher and pioneer in play therapy. She founder and President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute and the creator of Synergetic Play Therapy, a cutting-edge model of play therapy that bridges the gap between neuroscience and psychology. Lisa teaches and supervises all over the world, helping transform the lives of thousands of therapists and children. With these podcasts, she'll teach you practical ways to transform both you and the child clients you work with. These inspiring educational lessons are sure to leave you feeling more confident and excited for your next session! more

Connected Parenting shares techniques that therapists use to help parents soothe their child as well as enhance the parent-child bond and is based on the understanding that correcting and guiding behavior works best when it is preceded by and linked to empathy. At the heart of this parenting model is the CALM Technique which helps parents accurately attune to children's affect and experience. These empathic interactions release reward chemicals in the brain that stimulate positive emotions and increase order and balance in the nervous system. Reward chemicals, including natural opiates, endorphins, and a powerful hormone called oxytocin, reduce and inhibit stress hormones and bathe the brain in positive emotions that ripple through every cell in the body. The benefits of empathy and compassion have a strong base in science that cannot be underestimated. Simply put, it is brain food, the emotional nutrition all of us need, perhaps our children most of all.Although many parenting techniques stress the importance of empathy, Connected Parenting will show you how to use it skillfully to repair frayed bonds, deescalate tantrums, contain and correct difficult behaviors and help your child to become more confident and emotionally resilient. We use a collaborative and supportive coaching model and provide inspirational, easy-to-understand techniques grounded in neuroscience and attachment. In the end, your child will be more compliant, more relaxed, and most importantly happier. Connected Parenting will bring out the best in you and your child. more

Parenting can be confusing—especially when you're dealing with tantrums, anxiety, aggression, emotional outbursts, sibling conflict, ADHD concerns, school struggles, or behavior that just doesn't make sense. On the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, child therapist Dr. Brenna Hicks answers real parenting questions and helps you understand what's really going on beneath your child's behavior. Each episode provides practical insight into emotions, development, behavior, and the parent-child relationship so you can respond with greater confidence and connection. No gimmicks. No parenting hacks. No Ads! Just straightforward guidance from over two decades of working with children and families. more

Remember joy? Unbridled, liberated, authentic joy? Joy is freaking awesome, but for many adults, it seems absurd to even think about feeling joy in your everyday life. The Play Rebels are here to fix that. What if everything you know about play is wrong? Society wants you to believe that play is just for kids, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Play isn't a hobby, an indulgence, or an exercise class—it's a radical act of self-liberation.TJ Matton and Bailey Jacobs are The Play Rebels, your guides and play buddies as you reprogram your mind and unleash the power of play for authentic joy, self-expression, and transformation.Through storytelling, nervous system education, and experiential and embodied play practices, you'll rediscover mindful play and integrate it into your daily life.When you treat play with the same commitment as other wellness practices, it has the power to rewire your brain, strengthen relationships, and unlock a life of creativity, connection, and ease—without changing a single external thing.When they're not speaking into microphones, TJ and Bailey are the co-founders of The Playful Revolution. They are deeply committed to helping adults rediscover play as a path to liberation, greater belonging, and happiness. more

Play is a fundamental investment in humankind.  Join Dr. Kate Renshaw, 'aka Dr Play', as she seeks out hope by letting play illuminate the way.   more

The ChildPsych Podcast brings to you the top parenting & mental health experts in the world. Designed to educate and inspire you with current research &  concrete strategies that foster resiliency & healing in children and teens. Most importantly we're here because we need to raise a generation of children who don't need to recover from their childhoods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The Catch-Up on Kids Mental Health podcast is hosted by Janet Morrison and showcases leading experts in children and adolescent mental health. Tune in each month to learn how to better support children who are struggling with mental health challenges and the everyday stresses of life. more

遊戲治療是小孩最自然的心理療法，幫助孩子表達情緒同學習。Christal是墨爾本執業 的遊戲治療師，擁有多年幫助自閉症孩子的經驗，深深感受到遊戲治療嘅技巧其實適用於所有家長同小朋友。 《廣東話遊戲治療》結合科學理論、育兒書籍、專家訪談同Christal的臨床故事，分享用遊戲幫助孩子成長，令育兒路上更輕鬆自在。家長唔使再孤單，一齊學習，一齊成長！ more

Family play therapist and childhood mental health expert Carley Aroldi hosts 'Good Enough Parenting,' the podcast where not so perfect parents tune in to be reminded that our kids are gonna be ok, even if we don't always know what we're doing! Listen in for tips on using brain-based play therapy techniques to create more calm, connection and cooperation in your family life.  more

Hello, I'm Sarah — thanks for being here!I'm currently training as a play therapist in the UK, working towards my diploma, and I've set up this space to share the real-life journey of becoming a therapist.From essays and placements to supervision and the emotional ups and downs, I'll be sharing honest reflections along the way.The Trainee Play Therapist Diaries is for anyone training, thinking about training, or simply curious about the world of play therapy.You're very welcome here. more

Welcome to The Playful Approach , a podcast where the transformative power of play meets professional therapy. Hosted by a registered play therapist, this show is dedicated to unraveling the ways in which play therapy can create meaningful change in children's lives and enhance the emotional well-being of individuals and families. Each episode explores practical techniques, real-life examples, and expert insights into the world of play therapy. Whether you're a therapist, educator, caregiver, or parent, The Playful Approach offers valuable tools to help you understand how play can unlock emotional expression, resolve trauma, and promote healthy development in children. From the latest research to creative strategies for therapeutic interventions, join me to discover how incorporating play can help children process their emotions, improve communication, and develop resilience. Tune in for an inspiring, informative, and playful journey into the world of child-centered therapy! Cover art by the great, Lucas Garcia more

The TBRI® Podcast features conversations about Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. On this podcast we talk about the elements of trauma-informed care and chat with experts in the field about implementing TBRI® across different communities of care and practice. more

Welcome to Creative Therapy Umbrella! This podcast is dedicated to helping therapists support the well-being and mental health of children through the creative arts. You will hear a variety of interviews with creative arts therapists, expressive therapists, and child specialists who focus on supporting infant and child mental health. Digging this content? There's a lot more in our monthly newsletter. Sign up here: https://www.creativetherapyumbrella.com/newsletter/ more

Join Helena Mooney and guests in this down-to-earth, practical and fun podcast so that you can help your child with everyday challenges such as aggression, anxiety, bedtimes, tantrums, screens and more.Helena is a Certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor, Doula and Mum to a 17 & 11 year old. She brings a practical, respectful and effective approach to help you enjoy parenting more and strengthen your connection with your child.To find out more, join a program or book in a session, visit www.helenamooney.comFollow on Instagram: @helenamooney_parentingwithplay more

In honor of Michele Parkins, join Occupational Therapist and mom, AnnMarie Murphy, on a journey into the world of sensory-emotional processing on our weekly podcast. Meet people who live with, work with, support, and love children with these differences. In short episodes, you'll learn ways to navigate tricky situations, hear insights, heartwarming stories, tips, and ways that we can playfully engage with children (and each other) to enhance social-emotional and sensory-motor experiences to bring about regulation, engagement, and ultimately joy in our relationships - and so much more. more

Based on years of experience, and infused with biblical principles, your host Candy Shaw presents research-based and practical information and strategies to support parents, caregivers, and therapists in creating Victories in the lives of the Little Ones we love and support. She is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and along with her Co-host, husband and pastor, Gregg, you will gain knowledge to strengthen your ability to provide God-centered, effective parenting. more