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195 | Session Savvy: Avoiding Detours from the Child-Centered Model
Avoiding Third-Person in the Child-Centered Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I kick off our new Session Savvy series, designed to help play therapists refine their approach and avoid subtle deviations from the child-centered play therapy (CCPT) model. Today, I address a common habit I've noticed, especially among those with an academic or school background—referring to oneself in the third person during sessions. While it may seem harmless, this creates a subtle disconnect with the child, distancing the therapist from the relationship that is so central to CCPT.
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