387 | Stop Overloading Parents: How to Drip Feed CCPT Skills

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of gradually providing parents with CCPT skills to avoid overwhelming them and to enhance their engagement.

In this episode, I talk about a common mistake we make in parent consults—giving parents too much, too fast, and expecting them to implement it successfully. I explain how this often comes from our own desire to "have something to say" or to be helpful, but it actually sets parents up for failure. Instead of equipping them, we overwhelm them. I walk through why parent engagement matters so much in CCPT, but also why it has to be done thoughtfully, gradually, and in a way that matches the parent's capacity in that moment. I introduce the concept of "drip feeding" information—giving parents small, manageable pieces they can actually apply, rather than unloading multiple skills or frameworks all at once. Sometimes the most impactful guidance isn't a technique at all, but a mindset shift, like preserving the relationship or focusing on what's present instead of what's missing. When we slow down and meet parents where they are—just like we do with children—we build trust, increase buy-in, and create real change over time. This episode is a reminder that how we teach parents matters just as much as what we teach them. PlayTherapyNow.com is my HUB for everything I do! playtherapynow.com…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Brenna Hicks

Topics covered

• parent engagement
• child-centered play therapy
• drip feeding skills
• parent consults
• mindset shift
• trust building

Keywords

• CCPT
• parenting skills
• consultation
• play therapy
• education
• mindset
• trust

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PlayTherapyNow.com

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