Episode #143: Podcast Recap–Setting Boundaries and Play Based Therapy

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Steph and Dr. Elana recap episode 140 (Setting Boundaries to Reduce Burnout with Nedra Glover Tawwab MSW, LCSW) and episode 141 (Play Based Therapy for Kids with Jillian Kelly-Wavering MSSW, LCSW, RPT). This episode highlights key takeaways from the episodes and Steph and Dr. Elana share personal stories of how they effectively use some of these tools in their own relationships with their kids and partners.

Topics Discussed:

How Steph’s boundaries and needs changed when she went from 1 to 2 children
How Dr. Elana communicates her boundaries/needs with her husband effectively
What Steph does to continuously practice expressing her needs
Ways to effectively communicate boundaries in a compassionate way
What play therapy looks like in our homes
Tips on staying calm during tantrums
Why play therapy is especially important after kids go through trauma. Dr. Elana shares her personal story of a traumatic experience as a child.

Show Notes:

Episode 140: Setting Boundaries to Reduce Burnout with Nedra Glover Tawwab MSW, LCSW
Episode 141: Play Based Therapy for Kids with Jillian Kelly-Wavering MSSW, LCSW, RPT