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232 | Session Savvy: Avoiding a Common Choice-Giving Mistake in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the critical importance of phrasing choices correctly in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). While we often focus on including the word "choose" in our choice-giving, the phrasing itself is just as essential. I explain why questions like "Do you want to choose?" or "Would you like to choose?" are problematic, as they invite a "no" response and undermine the structure and empowerment that proper choice-giving offers.
I share clear examples of how to frame choices effectively to maintain the child's sense of autonomy and…
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