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219 | Session Savvy: Reflecting Content Without Assuming Emotion
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss an important topic: not assuming that content is emotionally connected in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). I explain that therapists often make the mistake of reacting to play scenarios based on their own assumptions rather than waiting for the child to cue the emotional response. I share specific examples, such as being handcuffed, shot, or stabbed during play, and emphasize the need to maintain neutrality unless the child clearly indicates an emotional context.
I also touch on how assuming certain feelings—like…
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