279 | Client "Fit" in CCPT Isn't About the Child—It's About Expectations, Policies, and Processes
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In this episode, I answer a question from Chloe in Georgia about how to assess whether a client or family is a good "fit" for CCPT. I clarify that CCPT is developmentally appropriate for every child, and that therapist-client "fit" isn't an issue when the therapist is fully adherent to the model. The real question, then, is about alignment between the family's expectations and the therapist's approach, policies and processes.
I walk through how we screen for alignment early—during the intake call and initial consultation—and what red flags suggest a mismatch. I also explain how we use clear scripts, consistent messaging, and strong boundaries to prevent misaligned expectations from creating conflict down the road. If you've ever wondered how to handle resistant parents or when (and how) to refer out, this episode provides a detailed look at the systems we use to protect the therapeutic process.
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Common References: Cochran, N., Nordling, W., & Cochran, J. (2010). Child-Centered Play Therapy (1st ed.). Wiley. VanFleet, R., Sywulak, A. E., & Sniscak, C. C. (2010). Child-centered play therapy. Guilford Press. Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge. Bratton, S. C., Landreth, G. L., Kellam, T., & Blackard, S. R. (2006). Child parent relationship therapy (CPRT) treatment manual: A 10-session filial therapy model for training parents. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. Benedict, Helen. Themes in Play Therapy. Used with permission to Heartland Play Therapy Institute.
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0 00:00:00,430 --> 00:00:04,309 You're listening to the Play Therapy Podcast with Dr. Brenna Hicks, 1 00:00:04,480 --> 00:00:08,189 your source for centered and focused play therapy coaching. 2 00:00:08,520 --> 00:00:08,720 Hi, 3 00:00:08,800 --> 00:00:09,829 I'm Dr. Brenna Hicks, 4 00:00:09,840 --> 00:00:10,579 The Kid Counselor. 5 00:00:10,680 --> 00:00:12,720 This is the Play Therapy Podcast where you get 6 00:00:12,720 --> 00:00:14,970 a master class in child-centered play therapy 7 00:00:15,239 --> 00:00:17,440 and practical support and application for your 8 00:00:17,440 --> 00:00:19,110 work with children and their families. 9 00:00:19,559 --> 00:00:20,270 In today's episode, 10 00:00:20,319 --> 00:00:23,030 I am answering a question from Chloe in Georgia. 11 00:00:23,780 --> 00:00:25,729 And her question is about. 12 00:00:26,770 --> 00:00:29,010 Clients and families being a good fit. 13 00:00:29,319 --> 00:00:30,909 And what that looks like, 14 00:00:31,149 --> 00:00:32,668 how to assess that, 15 00:00:32,750 --> 00:00:33,189 what 16 00:00:33,470 --> 00:00:35,939 tips and tricks and strategies we implement, 17 00:00:36,020 --> 00:00:38,779 and so I'm happy to dive into this. 18 00:00:39,310 --> 00:00:42,139 We'll read a little bit of the email together and then 19 00:00:42,310 --> 00:00:43,169 we'll get going. 20 00:00:43,470 --> 00:00:46,180 My questions are pertaining to a client being a good fit. 21 00:00:46,259 --> 00:00:47,229 In a recent episode, 22 00:00:47,310 --> 00:00:49,150 you briefly mentioned this and I'm wondering 23 00:00:49,150 --> 00:00:51,459 if you could elaborate on what is helpful 24 00:00:51,750 --> 00:00:56,470 in determining if a client is not a good fit for CCPT or the therapist client match. 25 00:00:57,490 --> 00:00:59,520 Does your center have a screening process 26 00:00:59,770 --> 00:01:01,759 for incoming referrals to determine this? 27 00:01:02,009 --> 00:01:05,989 How far into the process is it appropriate to determine goodness of fit, 28 00:01:06,449 --> 00:01:08,400 determining resistance or appropriateness, 29 00:01:08,489 --> 00:01:12,050 and how do you address this and what does your process for referring out look like? 30 00:01:12,879 --> 00:01:13,040 All right, 31 00:01:13,129 --> 00:01:13,440 Chloe, 32 00:01:13,519 --> 00:01:14,940 thank you for the questions, 33 00:01:15,000 --> 00:01:17,519 and I think this is actually really helpful for us to talk about. 34 00:01:17,580 --> 00:01:17,910 I, 35 00:01:18,040 --> 00:01:20,790 I talked a little bit about this in Virginia last weekend as well. 36 00:01:21,199 --> 00:01:21,669 So, 37 00:01:22,419 --> 00:01:23,569 I think first and foremost, 38 00:01:23,610 --> 00:01:24,559 let me be really clear, 39 00:01:24,569 --> 00:01:27,519 because your first part of your first question is 40 00:01:27,769 --> 00:01:31,370 what is helpful in determining if a client is not a good fit for CCPT? 41 00:01:32,050 --> 00:01:34,540 CCPT is a fit for every client. 42 00:01:35,300 --> 00:01:36,970 And I'm not saying that because I love it. 43 00:01:37,089 --> 00:01:39,650 I'm not saying that because I'm so sold on the model. 44 00:01:39,769 --> 00:01:44,709 I'm saying it because we have evidence-based support and empirical validation 45 00:01:44,930 --> 00:01:47,339 that CCPT works with every kid, 46 00:01:47,370 --> 00:01:48,639 with every scenario, 47 00:01:49,370 --> 00:01:50,739 with every, 48 00:01:51,569 --> 00:01:51,879 everything, 49 00:01:51,970 --> 00:01:53,879 every consideration you can think of 50 00:01:54,410 --> 00:01:56,199 CCPT has been proven effective. 51 00:01:57,059 --> 00:02:00,529 Obviously the process looks different for certain children. 52 00:02:00,699 --> 00:02:02,050 Neurodivergent kids, 53 00:02:02,500 --> 00:02:03,730 it takes longer, 54 00:02:03,900 --> 00:02:04,809 anxious kids, 55 00:02:04,980 --> 00:02:07,370 the early stages take a longer time. 56 00:02:07,819 --> 00:02:10,979 There are things that change based on 57 00:02:11,259 --> 00:02:12,889 the child and the scenario, 58 00:02:13,220 --> 00:02:17,050 but CCPT is a good fit for every single kid. 59 00:02:17,820 --> 00:02:20,759 As far as the therapist client match goes. 60 00:02:22,149 --> 00:02:23,539 That is also not 61 00:02:23,770 --> 00:02:25,330 something that we would need to consider 62 00:02:25,889 --> 00:02:27,320 because if the therapist 63 00:02:27,770 --> 00:02:29,559 is fully adherent to the model, 64 00:02:30,899 --> 00:02:32,339 And the therapist 65 00:02:32,589 --> 00:02:33,339 is 66 00:02:33,869 --> 00:02:35,630 fully trusting of the process. 67 00:02:36,869 --> 00:02:39,860 Every therapist-client relationship can be formed. 68 00:02:40,570 --> 00:02:41,339 And 69 00:02:42,029 --> 00:02:44,419 We will have the success that we're hoping for. 70 00:02:44,850 --> 00:02:49,289 So even the client therapist match is not necessarily a consideration either. 71 00:02:50,110 --> 00:02:51,559 But all of these other questions, 72 00:02:51,600 --> 00:02:53,470 I think are absolutely worth diving into. 73 00:02:54,080 --> 00:02:56,639 So do we have a screening process for incoming referrals? 74 00:02:56,679 --> 00:02:57,149 Well, 75 00:02:58,320 --> 00:02:59,070 Sort of. 76 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:00,669 So, 77 00:03:00,880 --> 00:03:01,440 when 78 00:03:01,679 --> 00:03:02,910 the calls come in, 79 00:03:03,360 --> 00:03:04,789 Mya answers the phone, 80 00:03:05,080 --> 00:03:07,830 and she has scripts that she uses to 81 00:03:08,360 --> 00:03:09,759 get information from them. 82 00:03:10,500 --> 00:03:14,190 And then help them understand what to expect and what the next steps are. 83 00:03:14,770 --> 00:03:19,039 So typically what happens is the client calls and Mya's first question. 84 00:03:19,889 --> 00:03:20,169 Actually, 85 00:03:20,210 --> 00:03:23,360 it's a statement because we don't ask questions as a general rule, 86 00:03:23,610 --> 00:03:24,449 but the statement is, 87 00:03:24,529 --> 00:03:27,000 I wonder if you can tell me more about what's going on. 88 00:03:27,940 --> 00:03:29,039 And at that point, 89 00:03:29,210 --> 00:03:31,600 the parent is able to fill us in on. 90 00:03:32,649 --> 00:03:33,130 Age, 91 00:03:33,509 --> 00:03:34,720 presenting issues, 92 00:03:34,729 --> 00:03:35,210 concerns, 93 00:03:35,529 --> 00:03:35,770 history, 94 00:03:35,850 --> 00:03:36,360 whatever. 95 00:03:37,169 --> 00:03:39,529 And the only thing that we would, 96 00:03:39,940 --> 00:03:42,110 what you mentioned as vet 97 00:03:42,619 --> 00:03:48,490 over that phone call would be if the parent starts asking questions or 98 00:03:49,759 --> 00:03:53,750 Wondering if we're able to provide services that we are not able to provide, 99 00:03:53,839 --> 00:03:55,429 do things we're not able to do, 100 00:03:55,679 --> 00:03:56,550 or 101 00:03:56,839 --> 00:03:58,919 in some way have a different theoretical model. 102 00:03:59,039 --> 00:03:59,169 So, 103 00:03:59,179 --> 00:03:59,869 for example, 104 00:04:00,039 --> 00:04:00,529 if a 105 00:04:00,720 --> 00:04:01,800 parent says, 106 00:04:01,880 --> 00:04:02,949 do you accept insurance? 107 00:04:03,660 --> 00:04:06,250 That might not be a good fit because we're self-pay. 108 00:04:06,500 --> 00:04:07,649 If a parent says, 109 00:04:07,699 --> 00:04:08,929 how long is this going to take, 110 00:04:09,020 --> 00:04:11,380 we only have 9 weeks before school starts. 111 00:04:12,229 --> 00:04:18,829 If they expect this to miraculously solve every problem that they have in 9 weeks, 112 00:04:18,839 --> 00:04:20,298 it's probably not a good fit. 113 00:04:20,750 --> 00:04:21,858 If they 114 00:04:22,390 --> 00:04:26,619 tell us that they want us to talk to their children about what's going on, 115 00:04:26,640 --> 00:04:29,660 or they want us to do worksheets or activities with their children, 116 00:04:29,910 --> 00:04:30,950 it's not a good fit. 117 00:04:31,230 --> 00:04:32,989 If they hint that. 118 00:04:33,470 --> 00:04:35,279 They want us to testify in court, 119 00:04:35,380 --> 00:04:39,429 and the reason why they're having us start with their child is so 120 00:04:39,429 --> 00:04:43,320 that we can serve as an expert witness at an upcoming trial, 121 00:04:43,630 --> 00:04:44,459 not a good fit. 122 00:04:44,750 --> 00:04:45,190 So 123 00:04:45,779 --> 00:04:48,339 anything like that that comes up on the initial phone call, 124 00:04:48,750 --> 00:04:51,299 Maya is likely to address that. 125 00:04:51,630 --> 00:04:53,970 So she's probably going to say something like 126 00:04:54,589 --> 00:04:55,700 at our center 127 00:04:55,950 --> 00:05:00,019 and then give them the policies and what we will and will not do. 128 00:05:00,929 --> 00:05:03,279 I'm wondering if you're willing to set up an initial 129 00:05:03,279 --> 00:05:06,429 consultation where you can find out more about our center 130 00:05:06,679 --> 00:05:11,040 or we could provide you with referrals if you want someone 131 00:05:11,040 --> 00:05:14,000 that might be more along the lines of what you're seeking. 132 00:05:15,000 --> 00:05:15,269 So, 133 00:05:15,279 --> 00:05:15,670 for example, 134 00:05:15,760 --> 00:05:18,350 if they really want a therapist to go in and testify, 135 00:05:18,519 --> 00:05:21,679 there are therapists that happily work with the courts. 136 00:05:21,820 --> 00:05:25,230 If they want someone who is going to 137 00:05:26,019 --> 00:05:27,709 provide directive activities, 138 00:05:28,100 --> 00:05:30,239 although I don't think that that's helpful. 139 00:05:30,730 --> 00:05:33,160 We know of play therapists that 140 00:05:33,570 --> 00:05:34,040 are 141 00:05:34,329 --> 00:05:35,720 more directive than we are, 142 00:05:36,049 --> 00:05:36,450 so 143 00:05:36,890 --> 00:05:38,959 the vetting process in that initial phone 144 00:05:38,959 --> 00:05:41,209 call is typically what the client presents 145 00:05:41,559 --> 00:05:46,130 and if it does not align at all with our center's policies and or we're not 146 00:05:46,130 --> 00:05:50,600 able to do what they're asking for another scenario is if they ask us to diagnose, 147 00:05:50,690 --> 00:05:50,850 we, 148 00:05:50,929 --> 00:05:52,920 they want us to evaluate and diagnose 149 00:05:53,450 --> 00:05:54,290 we won't do that. 150 00:05:55,149 --> 00:05:58,250 So those are scenarios where we would immediately say, 151 00:05:58,380 --> 00:06:00,010 I'm not sure that this is 152 00:06:00,260 --> 00:06:01,339 the most helpful fit, 153 00:06:01,540 --> 00:06:03,890 but we can refer you to some other people. 154 00:06:04,220 --> 00:06:04,380 Now, 155 00:06:04,420 --> 00:06:06,170 in the initial parent consultation, 156 00:06:06,380 --> 00:06:08,160 there's an extra layer of vetting. 157 00:06:08,380 --> 00:06:11,609 So we ask parents to watch a video before they come, 158 00:06:12,140 --> 00:06:14,589 and that's one of the ways that we do a little bit 159 00:06:14,589 --> 00:06:18,130 of a check in to find out investment and commitment and buy-in 160 00:06:18,700 --> 00:06:20,779 because if the expectation is that you watch a 20 161 00:06:20,779 --> 00:06:22,940 minute video before you come and meet with us. 162 00:06:23,299 --> 00:06:25,630 And they show up and they haven't watched the video, 163 00:06:25,890 --> 00:06:27,010 that's a huge red flag. 164 00:06:27,820 --> 00:06:31,140 Because we're asking you to commit to 30 to 40 weeks 165 00:06:31,500 --> 00:06:33,769 of therapy because that's the national average 166 00:06:34,079 --> 00:06:34,609 and 167 00:06:34,779 --> 00:06:35,690 if you're not 168 00:06:35,989 --> 00:06:38,730 invested and committed enough to watch a 20 minute video, 169 00:06:39,059 --> 00:06:40,739 I'm not sure that you're going to be committed 170 00:06:40,739 --> 00:06:43,059 and invested enough to go 30 to 40 weeks. 171 00:06:44,119 --> 00:06:45,920 So that's a discussion that we have. 172 00:06:46,200 --> 00:06:47,390 And so really, 173 00:06:47,559 --> 00:06:48,670 it's about 174 00:06:48,970 --> 00:06:51,910 making sure that expectations are really clear. 175 00:06:52,570 --> 00:06:53,890 I think often 176 00:06:54,519 --> 00:06:58,239 once expectations are clearly spelled out on both sides, 177 00:06:58,440 --> 00:07:00,200 what are the parent expectations? 178 00:07:00,359 --> 00:07:03,850 What are our expectations as clinicians and as a center 179 00:07:04,359 --> 00:07:06,230 if we can find common ground 180 00:07:06,440 --> 00:07:08,989 and we can agree that we're all on the same page, 181 00:07:09,559 --> 00:07:10,880 then it's an appropriate fit. 182 00:07:11,790 --> 00:07:13,980 If there's a hang up somewhere, 183 00:07:14,190 --> 00:07:14,390 you know, 184 00:07:14,549 --> 00:07:16,000 I will not diagnose, 185 00:07:16,209 --> 00:07:17,820 I will not evaluate, 186 00:07:18,190 --> 00:07:20,769 I will not do a directive activity. 187 00:07:20,790 --> 00:07:24,799 I will not talk to your child about their problems at school. 188 00:07:25,190 --> 00:07:28,339 If we can't get over whatever that issue is, 189 00:07:28,670 --> 00:07:29,859 then we will refer. 190 00:07:30,149 --> 00:07:32,980 It's clearly not the fit that they want or need. 191 00:07:33,589 --> 00:07:35,339 Not that CCPT wouldn't help, 192 00:07:35,350 --> 00:07:38,269 and not that I don't desperately want to be able to help that child. 193 00:07:38,660 --> 00:07:40,269 But if we can't agree 194 00:07:40,480 --> 00:07:42,320 with the process moving forward. 195 00:07:43,160 --> 00:07:45,549 Then clearly it's not going to be the right fit. 196 00:07:45,720 --> 00:07:47,589 And if we were to move forward, 197 00:07:48,239 --> 00:07:49,679 one of two things is going to happen. 198 00:07:50,809 --> 00:07:54,350 We're going to be conceding or the parent is going to be conceding. 199 00:07:55,059 --> 00:07:57,910 And that ends up causing resentment and frustration. 200 00:07:59,299 --> 00:08:00,649 So that's option number 1. 201 00:08:00,859 --> 00:08:02,570 Option number 2 is 202 00:08:02,820 --> 00:08:04,809 there's going to be attrition 203 00:08:05,299 --> 00:08:07,970 because eventually the client's going to bail 204 00:08:08,420 --> 00:08:11,750 because needs aren't being met or tension gets too high 205 00:08:11,980 --> 00:08:14,170 or expectations haven't been delivered 206 00:08:14,660 --> 00:08:16,209 and then you end up not being able to help 207 00:08:16,209 --> 00:08:19,010 that client after you've already built a relationship with them. 208 00:08:19,579 --> 00:08:23,489 We would never want to establish a therapeutic relationship with a child 209 00:08:23,980 --> 00:08:26,700 and set that child up to be yanked from therapy 8, 210 00:08:26,709 --> 00:08:27,809 10 sessions in. 211 00:08:28,290 --> 00:08:28,299 Because 212 00:08:28,929 --> 00:08:30,160 it wasn't a fit. 213 00:08:31,119 --> 00:08:33,179 And it's not that it's not a fit with the child, 214 00:08:33,308 --> 00:08:33,510 it's, 215 00:08:33,520 --> 00:08:36,219 it's not a fit with all of the other considerations. 216 00:08:37,229 --> 00:08:39,808 So we work really hard to protect that therapeutic 217 00:08:39,808 --> 00:08:41,599 relationship because if we start with a child, 218 00:08:41,609 --> 00:08:42,880 we want to finish with a child. 219 00:08:43,780 --> 00:08:45,849 And it's about setting clear expectations. 220 00:08:45,929 --> 00:08:47,919 It's about having open communication. 221 00:08:48,090 --> 00:08:50,409 It's about making sure everyone is on the same page, 222 00:08:50,770 --> 00:08:53,159 everyone is in agreement about what's about to take place. 223 00:08:54,469 --> 00:08:57,349 And that preserves the relationship first, 224 00:08:57,880 --> 00:09:00,590 but it also preserves the experience for everyone involved. 225 00:09:01,760 --> 00:09:03,070 So your final question. 226 00:09:04,429 --> 00:09:05,440 How do you address 227 00:09:05,609 --> 00:09:07,039 any kind of resistance 228 00:09:07,369 --> 00:09:09,119 a little bit further into the process? 229 00:09:09,460 --> 00:09:09,570 Well, 230 00:09:09,690 --> 00:09:11,650 it all comes back to what was established 231 00:09:11,650 --> 00:09:13,929 when you had that first initial parent consult. 232 00:09:14,719 --> 00:09:16,270 That's why we, 233 00:09:16,359 --> 00:09:17,520 that's why I spent so much time in 234 00:09:17,520 --> 00:09:20,950 the coaching program talking about how to have those 235 00:09:21,119 --> 00:09:23,150 initial parent consult because 236 00:09:23,719 --> 00:09:24,119 when 237 00:09:24,400 --> 00:09:25,760 you set boundaries, 238 00:09:25,900 --> 00:09:27,349 when you set expectations, 239 00:09:27,520 --> 00:09:28,320 when there's a system, 240 00:09:28,440 --> 00:09:29,429 when there's a process, 241 00:09:29,640 --> 00:09:31,229 when you tell appropriate stories, 242 00:09:31,400 --> 00:09:32,969 when you give appropriate analogies, 243 00:09:33,080 --> 00:09:35,690 when you draw pictures for them to get the process, 244 00:09:36,080 --> 00:09:39,450 when things like resistance pop up and all of a sudden the parent like, 245 00:09:39,799 --> 00:09:42,280 I just don't know if this is actually helping and I just, 246 00:09:42,320 --> 00:09:43,789 I don't know that we're gonna keep coming. 247 00:09:44,440 --> 00:09:47,239 You remind them of what's already been discussed. 248 00:09:47,830 --> 00:09:50,159 You remind them of the commitment that they made. 249 00:09:50,609 --> 00:09:54,640 You bring them back to the things that you already said were likely going to happen. 250 00:09:54,849 --> 00:09:58,030 Remember I said it usually gets worse before it gets better? 251 00:09:58,909 --> 00:10:01,830 We're right in that it's worse before it gets better scenario. 252 00:10:03,140 --> 00:10:03,960 And 253 00:10:04,090 --> 00:10:04,289 there, 254 00:10:04,409 --> 00:10:08,250 but there has to be the early conversation for you to fall back on. 255 00:10:09,140 --> 00:10:11,020 So often that's that 256 00:10:11,630 --> 00:10:12,179 necessary 257 00:10:12,590 --> 00:10:13,500 confrontation, 258 00:10:13,590 --> 00:10:14,429 communication. 259 00:10:15,119 --> 00:10:15,400 You know, 260 00:10:15,530 --> 00:10:15,940 you, 261 00:10:15,969 --> 00:10:18,599 you knew that this was not going to be a quick fix. 262 00:10:18,849 --> 00:10:21,280 You knew that things were going to get worse before they got better. 263 00:10:21,530 --> 00:10:23,880 You knew we were going to hit resistance phase. 264 00:10:24,570 --> 00:10:25,770 You knew that 265 00:10:26,049 --> 00:10:29,530 that there was likely going to be a 30 to 40 week scenario here. 266 00:10:30,450 --> 00:10:32,390 This is what we all agreed on, 267 00:10:32,750 --> 00:10:34,859 and then you bring them back to the triangle of trust. 268 00:10:35,869 --> 00:10:36,390 So, 269 00:10:36,710 --> 00:10:37,419 I think 270 00:10:37,590 --> 00:10:38,150 Chloe, 271 00:10:38,190 --> 00:10:40,979 to kind of wrap up my answers to all of this, 272 00:10:41,390 --> 00:10:47,039 it really does go back to having scripts and templates and frameworks 273 00:10:47,270 --> 00:10:49,059 when you first communicate with parents. 274 00:10:49,859 --> 00:10:50,530 Because 275 00:10:50,739 --> 00:10:53,700 every client and every family has to 276 00:10:53,859 --> 00:10:55,729 be told the exact same thing 277 00:10:55,900 --> 00:10:57,520 in the exact same way 278 00:10:58,099 --> 00:10:59,510 at the exact same time 279 00:10:59,780 --> 00:11:03,330 and you have to have it all planned out ahead of time for consistency's sake, 280 00:11:03,539 --> 00:11:05,210 for setting expectations sake 281 00:11:05,419 --> 00:11:07,969 and for making sure that you're setting everyone up 282 00:11:08,299 --> 00:11:10,049 to have the most success. 283 00:11:10,419 --> 00:11:12,570 You don't want to have 284 00:11:12,820 --> 00:11:14,299 a client that you end up saying, 285 00:11:14,369 --> 00:11:14,500 oh, 286 00:11:14,580 --> 00:11:15,570 this isn't a good fit, 287 00:11:15,739 --> 00:11:16,780 the parent doesn't want that, 288 00:11:16,820 --> 00:11:18,289 the child doesn't want that. 289 00:11:18,590 --> 00:11:20,299 So we have to make sure 290 00:11:20,489 --> 00:11:24,719 that everything is very clearly expressed and communicated from the get go 291 00:11:25,250 --> 00:11:29,119 to prevent any kind of frustration or tension later on in the process. 292 00:11:30,229 --> 00:11:31,210 So Chloe and Georgia, 293 00:11:31,260 --> 00:11:32,580 thank you so much for the question. 294 00:11:32,659 --> 00:11:33,419 I really appreciate that. 295 00:11:33,429 --> 00:11:35,090 I hope that was helpful to all of you. 296 00:11:35,590 --> 00:11:39,289 Don't forget that we have the 3 week 297 00:11:39,659 --> 00:11:42,369 Core Wellness CEU program coming up. 298 00:11:42,780 --> 00:11:46,729 Core Wellness reached out to me and said that their website is Corewell, 299 00:11:46,780 --> 00:11:48,979 but they are officially Core Wellness, 300 00:11:48,989 --> 00:11:50,619 and I know some of you have reached out and been. 301 00:11:50,820 --> 00:11:53,919 Confused because I typically say Corwell and officially it 302 00:11:53,919 --> 00:11:56,400 is Core Wellness so I'm sorry for that. 303 00:11:56,599 --> 00:11:59,849 Please make sure that you know it's Core Wellness 304 00:12:00,159 --> 00:12:04,369 is the full name of the company even though their website is Corwell. 305 00:12:04,479 --> 00:12:06,289 It's shortened for the URL, 306 00:12:06,880 --> 00:12:09,859 but just be mindful that I have that 3 week series 307 00:12:09,859 --> 00:12:12,859 coming up at the end of March on the four pillars, 308 00:12:13,280 --> 00:12:14,599 Deep Dive advanced. 309 00:12:15,719 --> 00:12:17,289 Core 4 pillars. 310 00:12:17,460 --> 00:12:18,809 So if you're interested in that, 311 00:12:18,900 --> 00:12:19,409 check that out. 312 00:12:19,440 --> 00:12:23,369 You can go to playtherapypodcast.com/4pillars, 313 00:12:23,869 --> 00:12:25,020 and I would love to have you there. 314 00:12:25,119 --> 00:12:26,710 I know a lot of you have already registered, 315 00:12:26,809 --> 00:12:29,900 so I'm really looking forward to hanging out with you for 3 Fridays in a row. 316 00:12:30,020 --> 00:12:30,650 That's fun. 317 00:12:30,820 --> 00:12:33,960 We'll have the Collective call at noon Eastern and then we'll do 318 00:12:33,960 --> 00:12:36,179 a whole bunch of training for 3 Fridays in a row. 319 00:12:36,260 --> 00:12:36,609 So 320 00:12:37,140 --> 00:12:38,849 looking forward to hanging out with my people. 321 00:12:39,059 --> 00:12:39,539 I love you all. 322 00:12:39,580 --> 00:12:40,419 We'll talk again soon. 323 00:12:40,580 --> 00:12:40,820 Bye. 324 00:12:41,960 --> 00:12:44,719 Thank you for listening to the Play Therapy Podcast with Dr. 325 00:12:44,880 --> 00:12:45,799 Brenna Hicks. 326 00:12:45,960 --> 00:12:47,919 For more episodes and resources, 327 00:12:48,039 --> 00:12:52,799 please go to 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