Treating children with psychosis: An integrative play therapy approach.

This study was conducted to explore the counselor's experience using the sand play module in handling the social interaction of children of Sekolah Kebangsaan Moyan Laut Asajaya, Sarawak. The counselor uses a qualitative approach to conducting this study. The client for this study was year 4 female student that was chosen according to her the will and she also faces social problems. The data were obtained through observation, use of sand play, counseling session reports and client interviews recorded in three counseling sessions. This study uses a qualitative method of content analysis. The data obtained were processed and analyzed based on the developments that occurred during the counseling session process using the sand play therapy approach. Studies show that clients have succeeded in reducing fears to the counseling process, increasing the level of trust and simplifying the process of counseling sessions for example at the beginning of this counseling session the client feels fearful of his social problems with other children and is humiliated with counselors. However, after going through a counseling session using the sand play therapy approach, clients are more confident with themselves.

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A Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) Approach for Adolescents' Pro-Social Skill Development in the School Setting

Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies - Emerging Research in Play Therapy, Child Counseling, and Consultation ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-2224-9.ch008 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 124-139

Author(s):

Laura Jean Fazio-Griffith ◽

Reshelle Marino

Keyword(s):

Social Skills ◽

Play Therapy ◽

School Counselor ◽

School Setting ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Social Skill Development ◽

Therapy Approach ◽

National Model ◽

Teachers And Parents ◽

Art Techniques

In this chapter, the authors will discuss the use of a cognitive-behavioral play therapy approach (CBPT) for teaching social skills to adolescents using expressive art techniques in a school setting. Expressive art techniques are integrated into an eight-week social skills curriculum, which represents a cognitive-behavioral play therapy approach for the development of pro social skills with adolescents. Consultation and collaboration with classroom teachers and parents are integrated into the pro social skills model. The inclusion of The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model (2012) will provide applications to support the importance of pro social skills for adolescents in the school setting.

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Rationale for an Attachment-based Family Play Therapy Approach Integrating Play and Expressive Arts

Attachment-Focused Family Play Therapy ◽

10.4324/9781315672847-1 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 3-25

Author(s):

Cathi Spooner

Keyword(s):

Play Therapy ◽

Expressive Arts ◽

Therapy Approach ◽

Family Play Therapy

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Facilitating Self-Esteem in Elementary School-Aged Children: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Approach: Eric J. Green and Amie C. Kolos

Self-Esteem Across the Lifespan ◽

10.4324/9780203884324-11 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 67-79

Keyword(s):

Elementary School ◽

Play Therapy ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Therapy Approach ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Child Centered ◽

Child Centered Play Therapy

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Counseling Adolescents With Hearing Loss Using a Narrative Therapy Approach

Perspectives on Administration and Supervision ◽

10.1044/aas19.2.72 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 72-78

Author(s):

Rebecca L. Nelson Crowell ◽

Julie Hanenburg ◽

Amy Gilbertson

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Process Evaluation ◽

Narrative Therapy ◽

Daily Life ◽

Hearing Aid ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Therapy Approach ◽

Self Worth ◽

Counseling Adolescents

Abstract Audiologists have a responsibility to counsel patients with auditory concerns on methods to manage the inherent challenges associated with hearing loss at every point in the process: evaluation, hearing aid fitting, and follow-up visits. Adolescents with hearing loss struggle with the typical developmental challenges along with communicative challenges that can erode one's self-esteem and self-worth. The feeling of “not being connected” to peers can result in feelings of isolation and depression. This article advocates the use of a Narrative Therapy approach to counseling adolescents with hearing loss. Adolescents with hearing loss often have problem-saturated narratives regarding various components of their daily life, friendships, amplification, academics, etc. Audiologists can work with adolescents with hearing loss to deconstruct the problem-saturated narratives and rebuild the narratives into a more empowering message. As the adolescent retells their positive narrative, they are likely to experience increased self-esteem and self-worth.

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