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335 | Art of the Session: Play Session Guidelines - Labeling, Following the Metaphor, & Neutrality
In today's episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our Art of the Session series by outlining three key session guidelines that don't fall into the typical "skills" category, but are essential to ensuring we remain adherent to the CCPT model. These are not techniques, but foundational principles we must uphold in every session: (1) Don't label—follow the child's metaphor, (2) Maintain neutrality, and (3) Never possess knowledge the child doesn't possess.
I break each of these down with specific examples and explain why they're so critical to creating a therapeutic environment that…
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