CURRENT TRENDS OF PLAY THERAPY IN JAPAN

Play is the most powerful, the purest, and the most effective form of communication language and self-expression available (walls, 1982). The concept of therapy through play was derived from Melanie Klein (1921) and Anna Freud (1952). Unfortunately, play is a rapidly declining art due in large part to our ever-changing, fast paced and technologically driven society where recesses are being cut and children often turn to video games instead of the outdoors. With this in mind, incorporating play into the daily academic life of children is critical and vital for their total well being – physically, socially and intellectually. The focus of this chapter is to explain the importance of play, provide a review of the literature, and discuss the theoretical framework, techniques and current trends. Special attention will be focused on how educators can utilize play therapy to enhance self-esteem, social, interpersonal and problem solving skills and reduce the everyday stress that surrounds our children today.

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Toy Guns in Play Therapy

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

10.4018/978-1-5225-2224-9.ch009 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 140-157

Author(s):

Amanda Winburn ◽

Suzanne M. Dugger ◽

Jennifer Austin Main

Keyword(s):

Play Therapy ◽

Gun Violence ◽

Gun Control ◽

Future Research ◽

Mass Shootings ◽

Current Trends ◽

Limit Setting ◽

Play Therapists ◽

Toy Selection ◽

Play Therapist

This chapter explores current trends related to play therapists' beliefs related to the decision of whether to include toy guns, as aggression-release toys, in the playroom. This issue is especially timely given the recent epidemic of mass shootings and heightened concerns about gun violence. The chapter presents the results of an original empirical study examining play therapists' views about gun violence and gun control; play therapist beliefs about aggressive play and toy guns; and play therapist practices with regard to toy selection and limit-setting. Recommendations for future research are offered.

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Play Work and Play Therapy

International Perspectives on Modern Developments in Early Childhood Education - Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-2503-6.ch011 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 196-211

Author(s):

Michael Yamoah

Keyword(s):

Play Therapy ◽

Developmentally Appropriate ◽

Pedagogical Practices ◽

Learning And Development ◽

Children's Play ◽

Life Long Learning ◽

Current Trends ◽

Curriculum Framework ◽

Children’S Play ◽

Appropriate Practices

The discourse of children's play is conceptualised differently among cultural contexts. This chapter aims at examining the current trends in how play work and play therapy are perceived by scholars in the international community. It will highlight the theoretical conceptual framework, evidence and pedagogical practices, as well as the cultural importance that inform the choice of play work in early childhood education that pertains to developmentally appropriate practices. Play work and play therapy have seen a lot of research; however, the author will readdress the perceived challenges that persist and still confront the minds of many practitioners about children's play and the curriculum framework. While some authors see play work and its therapeutic nature as a positive way of contributing to children's learning and development, thereby promoting life-long learning, others see it a way of wasting precious time. In conclusion, it is stated that play work and play therapy cannot be overlooked due to their numerous related benefits.

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Current Trends in the Use of Limits in Play Therapy

The Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1080/00223980.1981.9915222 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 107 (2) ◽

pp. 191-198 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

B. L. Rhoden ◽

P. L. Kranz ◽

Nick L. Lund

Keyword(s):

Play Therapy ◽

Current Trends

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Current Trends in the Training and Utilization of Paraprofessionals in Speech and Language Programs

Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools ◽

10.1044/0161-1461.2202.51 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 51-59 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Kathy L. Coufal ◽

Allen L. Steckelberg ◽

Stanley F. Vasa

Keyword(s):

Selection Criteria ◽

Job Descriptions ◽

Paraprofessional Training ◽

Language Programs ◽

Program Administrators ◽

Current Trends ◽

Training And Supervision ◽

Communicative Disorders ◽

Supervision Practices ◽

A Current

Administrators of programs for children with communicative disorders in 11 midwestern states were surveyed to assess trends in the training and utilization of paraprofessionals. Topics included: (a) current trends in employment, (b) paraprofessional training, (c) use of ASHA and state guidelines, and (d) district policies for supervision. Selection criteria, use of job descriptions, training programs, and supervision practices and policies were examined. Results indicate that paraprofessionals are used but that standards for training and supervision are not consistently applied across all programs. Program administrators report minimal training for supervising professionals.

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The Graduate Dysphagia Course: Opening the Door to New Frontiers

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/persp1.sig13.104 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (13) ◽

pp. 104-112

Author(s):

Karen A. Ball ◽

Luis F. Riquelme

Keyword(s):

Graduate Student ◽

Paradigm Shifts ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Approaches To Teaching ◽

Graduate Level ◽

Graduate Curriculum ◽

Current Trends ◽

Language Pathology

A graduate-level course in dysphagia is an integral part of the graduate curriculum in speech-language pathology. There are many challenges to meeting the needs of current graduate student clinicians, thus requiring the instructor to explore alternatives. These challenges, suggested paradigm shifts, and potential available solutions are explored. Current trends, lack of evidence for current methods, and the variety of approaches to teaching the dysphagia course are presented.

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