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320 | Art of the Session: The Exact Words You Say When Entering the Playroom
In this episode of the Art of the Session series, I focus on a key moment that sets the tone for every CCPT session: the exact phrase you say when entering the playroom. While it may seem like a small detail, how we introduce the session either preserves or undermines the model's clarity, predictability, and integrity. I share the fully adherent phrase I use, why it matters, and what unintended consequences can happen when we add, change, or over-explain.
I also walk through common wording mistakes I see during video reviews—like saying "there are no rules" or "you can do anything you…
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