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254 | From Cutting to Conversations: Handling Safety Concerns in CCPT
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Christy in New Mexico about working with a 12-year-old client who has a history of cutting and suicidal thoughts. I explore how to approach such sensitive issues within the child-centered play therapy (CCPT) model, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the framework while addressing safety concerns. I discuss setting clear expectations about confidentiality during the first session, which allows safety-related conversations to occur later without disrupting the therapeutic relationship.
I also answer a second…
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