Welcome!

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here.

If you have arrived here after getting the link or scanning the QR code in the book, you're in the right place. These free companion resources are designed to help you put the ideas from the book into practice.

My hope is that these practice exercises will help you feel more confident as you build your child's resilience and strengthen your relationship through play, connection, and enhanced insight.

  • Free

INTERACTIVE PRACTICE

  • Course
  • 7 Lessons

This interactive practice helps caregivers practice and master core Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) skills, with a focus on reflecting feelings, tracking play, and responding appropriately during Special Play Time.

The Skills You'll Strengthen Through Interactive Practice:

These seven interactive practice modules are designed to help you move from understanding the concepts to recognizing them in your own interactions with your child.

PART 1: REFLECTING FEELINGS - INTERACTIVE PRACTICE
PART 2: REFLECTING PERSPECTIVE - INTERACTIVE PRACTICE
PART 3: SETTING EFFECTIVE LIMITS
PART 4: ADVANCED LIMIT SETTING
PART 5: PRAISE OR ENCOURAGEMENT? - INTERACTIVE PRACTICE
PART 6: TRACKING: STAYING WITH YOUR CHILD IN THE MOMENT
PART 7: PROTECTING THE EMERGING SELF

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More Resources

Looking for More Support?

If these resources have been helpful and you'd like additional support as you learn to apply the ideas from The Child Behind the Behavior, I'd be honored to continue supporting you. Whether you prefer learning independently or receiving individualized guidance, the following options are available.

The Child Behind the Behavior Parent Program

This comprehensive online course expands on the ideas introduced in The Child Behind the Behavior. Through engaging lessons and interactive practice activities, parents learn how to use Special Play Time to strengthen the internal foundations that foster resilience from the inside out. As parents develop a deeper understanding of their child's emotional needs and experience new ways of relating during Special Play Time, those insights naturally begin to influence everyday interactions and support healthy emotional development.

Ideal for parents who want a structured, step-by-step learning experience they can complete at their own pace.

Personalized Parent Consultation

Every child is unique, and sometimes a conversation about your own family's circumstances can provide the clarity and reassurance you're looking for. During these individualized Zoom consultations, parents have the opportunity to explore their questions, deepen their understanding of their child's emotional needs, and discuss practical ways to build resilience while also strengthening the parent-child relationship.

Personalized Special Play Time Feedback

Sometimes the most meaningful learning comes from reflecting on your own interactions with your child.

You may submit one or more recordings of your Special Play Times for personalized review. Dr. Jen will watch your recordings carefully and provide individualized feedback, highlighting strengths, moments of connection, and opportunities to deepen your understanding of the principles discussed in the book and course.

This personalized feedback helps bridge the gap between understanding concepts and confidently applying them during your Special Play Times and in every day interactions with your child.

Ready to Continue Your Journey?

Explore the Parent Program, individualized consultations, and personalized Special Play Time feedback to find the option that best meets your family's needs.