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However, for a long time, little was known about how children experienced the therapeutic relationship. New findings about children's experiences offer valuable insights for occupational therapists to reflect upon.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Purpose<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to explore occupational therapists\u2019 perspectives on their therapeutic relationships with children, building on emerging evidence from children's experiences.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A qualitative interpretive description design was used, involving four 1-hr online focus groups with a total of 29 occupational therapists from Qu\u00e9bec (Canada). Data were analyzed using an interpretive approach outlined by Baribeau to identify emerging themes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three key themes were developed: (a) the therapeutic relationship is an important process shaped by occupation and collaboration with families and partners; (b) children are often excluded from decision-making and have limited opportunities to share their views within the therapeutic relationship; and (c) the relationship can be improved through strategies such as supporting children's expression of their emotions and perspectives and following their lead.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The emerging evidence from children's experiences has prompted important reflections among participants. 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