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208 | Session Savvy: Avoiding Value-Laden Words in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore the subtle but significant impact of using value-laden words in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). While many therapists avoid praise statements, there are still value judgments that can slip into our language in the playroom, such as saying "the right place" or "that looks good." These phrases, while well-intentioned, place evaluation on the child's choices and may disrupt the neutrality essential to CCPT. I discuss the importance of keeping our language neutral, allowing the child to feel fully in charge of their play and…
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