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234 | Trusting CCPT with Anxious Kids: Why CCPT Works for Every Child
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Mary Clare in Illinois, who is working with a 10-year-old client and feeling unsure if child-centered play therapy (CCPT) is the right approach for him. I address her concerns about the child's resistance, performative play, social challenges, and low self-esteem. I explain how these behaviors align perfectly with what CCPT is designed to address, particularly for children struggling with anxiety and emotional avoidance.
I also discuss the healing power of CCPT, emphasizing that "just playing" allows children to…
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