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318 | Mastering CPRT Announcement + Q&A: CCPT Termination Criteria (How to Know When a Child Is Truly Ready)
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In this episode, I answer a question from Orla in Ireland about what to do when a child says they don't want to come to therapy anymore—and how to communicate that to parents. I break down two case examples and explain why child-led termination isn't reliable in CCPT, especially early in treatment. More often than not, these moments reflect resistance rather than readiness, and they can surface in any phase…
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