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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 166 | CCPT is a Way of Being, Not a Technique: Wisdom from Art of The Relationship
Description: In this episode, I dive into the true essence of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) by sharing powerful excerpts from Garry Landreth's seminal book "Art of The Relationship". Landreth emphasizes that CCPT is not just a set of techniques, but a way of being and a philosophy for living one's life in relationships with children. It requires internalizing a deep belief in children's innate capacity for growth, self-direction, and resiliency. As I reflect on this, I discuss how the heart of CCPT lies in embodying this philosophy in every interaction, allowing it to transform not just our therapy...