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238 | Transitioning from Directive to Non-Directive: From Moms in the Room to Letting Go of Plans
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer two questions from Alyssa in California, a therapist in training, about working with children in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). First, Alyssa asks about transitioning a six-year-old client with separation anxiety from sessions where her mom is present to sessions where it's just the child and therapist. I share strategies for setting clear expectations, offering empowering choices, and helping the child feel comfortable while maintaining the CCPT model.
Alyssa's second question focuses on whether therapists should come to sessions…
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