The second encouragement principle "Encourage The Effort, Rather Than Praise The Product." In this episode I will go over this principle and specifically touch on the following topics:
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The difference between encouragement vs praise
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The difference between an internal locus of control vs an external locus of control
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Encouragement can always be given
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Benedict, Helen. Themes in Play Therapy. Used with permission to Heartland Play Therapy Institute.