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348 | When Families Stop Coming: Understanding Attrition in CCPT
In this episode, I respond to Sally's question about attendance and attrition in Child-Centered Play Therapy. Many therapists are noticing families stop coming around the fifth or sixth session, and I explain why this usually reflects a breakdown in articulation. When parents don't fully understand what's happening in CCPT, they lose confidence, make excuses, or believe they've seen enough progress and can stop. Our job is to communicate clearly, build trust, and ensure parents are genuinely bought into the process.
I also clarify other key practice points: parent consultations should never…
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