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280 | When Kids Say "Stop Copying Me", Session Outside? Sandtray Use? Can I Take This Toy Home? Answering Real CCPT Questions
In this episode, I answer questions from Heather, who provides play therapy in a boys' home setting for ages 10–12. We cover a wide range of topics, including how to respond when a child says "stop copying me" during reflective responding, how to handle requests to do sessions outdoors, and whether sandtray fits within a CCPT framework. I also talk through the dynamics behind kids asking for toys—especially in foster care or state custody situations.
Each scenario opens up an important opportunity to clarify what full adherence to CCPT looks like. From playroom boundaries to clinical judgment…
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