My 8-year-old asks me to play but then controls every detail of how the game goes and gets upset when I deviate from her script at all.
More people experience this than they realize.
The child creates a realm where she can direct outcomes as compensation for powerlessness in other areas of her life.
“Where Are You with Play therapy?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.