Some common assumptions underlying traditional child psychotherapy: Fallacy and reformulation.

The beginning sessions of child therapy: Of messages and metaphors.

“…The messages discussed above, as well as other similar messages that serve to foster an alliance and educate the patient about the treatment process, will often be communicated directly by the therapist. Many child therapists would say that a preferential approach is one that is straightforward and explores directly with patients some of the ingredients of the therapeutic process and why they think they are seeing a therapist (Weinberger, 1972).…”