Spirited Hearts the podcast
Welcome to Spirited Hearts® The Podcast with Stephanie Heartfield. This is a space filled with rich, beautiful, authentic, alive and empowering conversations about parenting, motherhood, natural learning, homeschooling, early childhood education and life. Nothing is off limits, and we explore many of life's challenges and struggles, as well as the beauty and joy. Filled with heartfelt and meaningful content, this is the perfect podcast for you if you want to delve into the deep topics of life in an aware space where you are welcome to reflect and enjoy a cup of tea. Steph is a trauma-informed & neuro-arffirming Play Therapist, Counsellor, Early Childhood Educator, Level 2 Aware Parenting Instructor, the founder of Spirited Hearts® a multi-service community business dedicated to providing the most emotionally safe and supportive space to children, families and educators, and The Heartfield Way Mentor Program.
Spirited Hearts the podcast
70. Child-Centered Play Therapy & Neurodivergence with Dr Jodi Mullen
In this episode I am thrilled to introduce you to Dr Jodi Mullen. She is a Play Therapist, Supervisor & Counsellor and has been working in this space for 30 years. Jodi has shared so much wisdom in this episode, including her own journey into Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).
We also discuss:
- how our culture's socialisation is not supportive of our children's needs
- why saying "use your words" is not helpful to children
- different approaches in play therapy
- how CCPT helps children heal
- CCPT and neurodivergence, including Autism & ADHD
- choosing the right therapist for your child
- plus so much more
Where to Find Jodi:
- Website: Integrative Counseling Services
- Instagram: @drjodimully
About Jodi:
Dr. Jodi Weinstein Mullen, PhD LMHC NCC RPT-S CCPT-Master is a professor at SUNY Oswego in the Counseling & Psychological Services Department, where she has been a counselor educator for nearly 30 years. She is the Director of Integrative Counseling Services, with offices in Central New York. Dr. Mullen is an international speaker, author, credentialed play therapist and play therapy supervisor. Dr. Mullen provides training, consultation, and supervision to professional helpers all over the world. She has authored books on play therapy, counseling children and adolescents, grief counseling and parenting. Dr. Mullen was the 2008 recipient of the Key Award for Professional Training & Education through the Association for Play Therapy. She is the proud Momma of Leah & Andrew.