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Podcast: Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episode: 351 | Ending Well: How to Structure the Final Session in CCPT
Description: In this episode, I walk through the final phase of Child-Centered Play Therapy—the countdown and last session. Once a child is ready to terminate, our focus shifts to helping them process and celebrate the end of therapy in a healthy, meaningful way. I explain how to introduce the countdown, invite reflection, and give the child space to share memories of your time together without any pressure or expectation. This process allows the child to internalize their growth while preserving the connection and relationship that CCPT values. I also describe how to structure the final session, including pr...