Playful Connection Podcast
This is a podcast where a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with children and teens will be discussing practical and effective ways for adults to connect with children and teenagers using therapeutic techniques inspired by play therapy. These episodes will come in the form of simple steps of research based skills that you can implement today in order to better connect more meaningfully with the children and teens in your life!
Episodes
24 episodes since 2024
23: Child-Centered Play
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 practical tips to help you implement child-centered play in your daily routine.1. Follow Their Lead2. Create a Safe and Inviting Play Space3. Be Present ...
September 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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5:12
22: Emotional Regulation
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 practical tips on fostering emotional regulation through playful and meaningful activities.1. Use Role-Playing Games2. Incorporate Mindfulness Activities...
September 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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5:32
21: Power of Resilience
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 practical tips on fostering resilience to enhance your connections with children and teens.1. Encourage a Growth Mindset2. Model Resilient Behavior3. Cre...
September 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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7:39
20: Shame vs. Guilt
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 practical tips to recognize and address these emotions effectively in your interactions with young people. 1. Understand the Difference Between Shame and Gu...
August 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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6:19
19: The Role of Patience
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of how patience can improve your connection with the children and teenagers in your life, as well as how it can help them to learn and grow emotionally.<...
August 19, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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6:29
18: The Power of Mindfulness
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 different reasons as to why and how mindfulness can improve your connection with the children and teenagers in your life, as well as how it can help them to learn and gr...
August 12, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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6:09
17: The Importance of Setting Boundaries
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 3 simple tips of the importance of setting boundaries to build strengthened relationships with children and teens. 1. Model Healthy Boundaries2. Adjust as...
August 05, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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5:56
16: Connection through Storytelling
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of how to build connection and relationship with children and teens through storytelling. 1. The Magic of Storytelling2. Choose Relevant Sto...
July 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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5:13
15: Creativity
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of the role of creativity in strengthening relationships with children and teens. 1. Understanding what Creativity is2. Encourage Creative A...
July 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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5:27
14: The Power of Positive Affirmations
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of the power of positive affirmations and how they help strengthen your connection and relationship with children and teens. 1. Understanding Po...
July 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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5:43
13: Problem-Solving Skills
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of the importance of problem-solving skills. 1. What are Problem-Solving Skills?2. Encourage Critical Thinking3. Teach Decision-Making
July 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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5:27
12: The Role of Trust
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of the role that trust plays in our connections with children and teenagers. 1. Understanding Trust2. Be Reliable3. Open and Honest Comm...
July 01, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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5:11
11: Setting Goals and Aspirations
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of the power of setting goals and aspirations and how this practice helps to build and strengthen bonds between you and the children and teens in your life.&...
June 24, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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5:14
10: The Role of Empathy in Connection
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of the importance of empathy in connecting with children and teens. 1. Understanding Empathy2. Active Listening3. Validate their Feeling...
June 17, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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6:12
9: Active Listening
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of the importance of active listening. 1. Understanding Active Listening2. Be Present3. Ask Open-Ended Questions4. Use Non-Verbal Co...
June 10, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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5:39
8: Setting Boundaries
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of the role of setting boundaries. 1. Understanding Boundaries2. Communicate Clearly3. Consistency is Key4. Be Open to Negotiation
June 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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4:42
7: Positive Reinforcement
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of how to implement positive reinforcement. 1. Understanding Positive Reinforcement2. Identify What to Reinforce3. Use Verbal Praise...
May 27, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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5:10
6: Helping Children and Teens Develop Resilience and Cope with Life's Challenges
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of how to help children and teens to develop resilience and cope with life's challenges. 1. Build a Supportive Environment2. Teach Problem S...
May 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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4:25
5: The Role of Play in Building Relationships with Young People
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of how the role of play can help build relationships with children and teenagers. 1. The Importance of Play2. Join Their Play3. Play for...
May 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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5:11
4: Empathy and Understanding
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of how to build stronger connections with children and teens through empathy and understanding. 1. What is Empathy?2. Validate Their Emotion...
May 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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4:59
3: Teaching Children and Teens how to Manage their Emotions
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 4 simple tips of how to help children and teens learn how to manage their emotions. 1. Emotional Vocabulary2. The "Feelings Wheel"3. Deep Breathing
April 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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5:43
2: Helping Children and Teens to Understand and Recognize Emotions
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 3 simple tips of how to help children and teenagers to understand and recognize their own emotions. 1. Emotional Thermometer2. Emotion Journal3. "I St...
April 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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5:18
1: How to Connect with Teens and Kids through Play Therapy Techniques
In this episode of the Playful Connection Podcast, Eddie Shin will share 3 simple tips of how to connect with teens and kids through play therapy techniques. 1. Child-Centered Play2. Active Listening3. Narrative Play
April 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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4:15
Trailer
Playful Connection is a podcast dedicated to helping parents, family members, teachers, and any adults that have an influence in the lives of children or teenagers to learn practical and effective ways to connect with children and teens using t...
April 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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