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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 235 | Session Savvy: Neutral Language in the Child-Centered Playroom
Description: In this Session Savvy episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the potential impact of using the word "silly" in the playroom and why it's essential to choose language carefully in child-centered play therapy (CCPT). Words like "silly," while often used with positive intent, can carry unintended connotations based on the child's prior experiences. I explain how such words might be interpreted as negative, depending on the child's history with adults using that term in critical or dismissive ways. To ensure clarity and neutrality, I recommend replacing evaluative language like "silly" with narrative commentary or tracking...