The Effects of The Mother-Child Play Therapy that Applied Family Play Therapy on Family Strength and Psychological Factors of the Mothers

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-328
Author(s):  
Hye Kyung Ham ◽  
Sun Yoo ◽  
Hye Seong Kiel
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Family Strength ◽  
Child Play ◽  
Family Play Therapy

Strategic Family Play Therapy

1995 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-270
Author(s):  
Stephanie L. Brooke
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Family Play Therapy

Is Individual Child Play Therapy Effective?

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 715-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Drisko ◽  
Perri Corvino ◽  
Lisa Kelly ◽  
Jane Nielson
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Play Therapy ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Individual Child ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Child Play ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
Wide Range

This article reports a systematic review of the effectiveness of individual child play therapy with children aged 4–12 on several different presenting concerns. From over 5,000 citations, 180 studies were reviewed in detail and 17 met the inclusion criteria. A wide range of results on different concerns were revealed, with effect sizes ranging from d = –0.04 to g = 3.63, though most ranged from .35 to .80. Across most concerns, play therapy was affirmed as an empirically supported therapy.

scholarly journals Can children’s play themes be assessed to inform play therapy practice?

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910452096451
Author(s):  
Bridget Sarah ◽  
Judi Parson ◽  
Kate Renshaw ◽  
Karen Stagnitti
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Play Therapy ◽  
Pretend Play ◽  
Therapeutic Change ◽  
Standardized Assessment ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Typically Developing Children ◽  
Baseline Measure ◽  
Child Play

In play therapy with children, identifying play themes is key to understanding the meaning within sessions, and allows therapists to systematically track therapeutic change. This study investigated if play themes could be identified using a time limited, standardized assessment, for children aged 5–7 years. A descriptive, observational mixed methods, non-experimental study with 30 typically developing children was conducted, with participants assessed individually on one occasion using the Child-Initiated Pretend Play Assessment (ChIPPA). Play themes were able to be identified for 26 of the 30 participants. Of these 26 children, a range of primary and subthemes were observed. These findings indicate that a baseline measure of both play ability and play themes can be integrated to prescribe and align the model of play therapy with the needs of the child. Play themes were not identified for four participants which may be due to limited pretend play ability, indicating that deficits in play ability may need to be addressed in the first instance.

Play therapy for bereaved children: Adapting strategies to community, school, and home settings

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Boyd Webb
Keyword(s):  
Hurricane Katrina ◽  
Play Therapy ◽  
Terrorist Attack ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Child Play ◽  
Developmental Factors ◽  
Bereaved Children ◽  
Group Play Therapy ◽  
Teachers And Parents ◽  
Special Circumstances

Play therapy is a highly adaptable treatment method that can be modified according to children’s ages, circumstances, and settings in which counseling occurs. Play therapy may be used in schools, community settings, and homes to help children following the death of a significant other. After reviewing basic developmental factors that affect children’s ability to comprehend the meaning of death, the article discusses the special circumstances of grief in different situations, including community-based counseling after Hurricane Katrina, school-based group play therapy following a teacher’s death, and conjoint parent-child play therapy after a father’s death in a terrorist attack. Increasing the acceptability and effectiveness of play therapy, professionals must consider and incorporate family and community traditions and beliefs. Additionally, professionals are encouraged to support teachers and parents in utilizing play-based activities to facilitate children’s expressions of grief.

scholarly journals Play therapy in the prevention of behavioural disorders of school-aged children

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Andrej Maras
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Behavioural Disorders ◽  
Child Play ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Behavioural Difficulties ◽  
Therapeutic Play ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Therapy Treatment

The main goal of this research was to identify and understand the effects of play therapy on the prevention of behavioural disorders of younger school-aged children. A semi-structured interview was used as the data collection method with 17 open-ended questions. The study participants were seven parents whose children were involved in play therapy treatment for at least 3 months. It has been shown that play therapy is an effective medium in empathy development, more successful emotion management, encouragement of non-violent communication and reduction in aggressive behaviour. It can be concluded that the effectiveness of play therapy in the prevention of behavioural disorders significantly depends on the involvement of parents in treatment and the relationship between a therapist and a child. This research certainly serves as a basis for further research that will recognise the importance of therapeutic play in solving emotional and/or behavioural difficulties of children and youth.   Keywords: Behavioural disorders, child, play therapy, prevention.

THE VIEWS OF PROFESSIONALS ON FAMILY PLAY THERAPY IN THE CONTEXT OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN SOUTH AFRICA

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-240
Author(s):  
Arina Fourie ◽  
Mariette Van der Merwe
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Play Therapy ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Gestalt Therapy ◽  
The Third ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Family Play Therapy ◽  
Helping Process

This article reports on the information gathering and synthesis phase of an intervention research process. The aim was to obtain the views of professionals working in the field of child sexual abuse (CSA) in South Africa on family play therapy. This article outlines the findings based on data gathered from focus groups with professionals. Data were analysed and four themes emerged. The first theme centred on the importance of moving increasingly to systemic approaches in the context of CSA. Theme 2 outlined the views of professionals on inadequate knowledge and skills to engage in family play therapy. The third theme expanded on a family play therapy framework with suggestions that gestalt therapy theory can be valuable. Theme 4 pointed to a structured an individualised approach with a helping process where there is a balance between process goals and problem goals.

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