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339 | Art of the Session: "I Wonder" and Whisper Techniques
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore two valuable techniques that every child-centered play therapist should have in their toolbox: the "I wonder" statement and the whisper technique. These subtle but powerful responses help us remain adherent to the CCPT model while also gaining clinically relevant information—without disrupting the child's experience or pulling them out of their emotional world.
I talk through when and why to use each one, the dangers of overuse, and how to avoid turning "I wonder" into a disguised question. I also explain how whispering can build an…
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