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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 333 | Art of the Session: Encouragement and Esteem Building - Helping Kids Believe They're Capable
Description: In this episode of the Art of the Session series, I explore the final pillar of Child-Centered Play Therapy—Encouragement, with a bonus deep-dive into esteem-building responses. I explain why encouragement is so much more than just a phrase we say—it's a transformative tool that helps children build internal confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of self-worth. You'll learn how this skill contributes directly to one of our universal outcomes: increased self-esteem. We also unpack the critical difference between encouragement and praise—why one empowers while the other creates dependency on external validation. I share practical exampl...