Evaluation of therapeutic play: a challenge for research

Carroll,

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2206.2000.00136.x

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“…Children, as the primary recipients of play therapy, are notably absent as full participants within the research -a deficit reported as affecting the efficacy of research design (Carroll, 2000).…”

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“…Most of the research has involved the use of case studies. Many projects involving experimental inquiry have been limited due to the lack of a control group for comparison purposes (Carroll, 2000). Scientific objectivity and the ability to generalize research results/findings are also noted deficits (Carroll, 2000).…”

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“…Filial Play is reported in the research as an effective approach to promoting attachment, reducing parent child stress and facilitating positive family growth and change (Johnson, 1999;Walker, 2002;VanFleet, 2005). The voices of children themselves are an area lacking in the research (Carroll, 2000). Play is considered to be an essential component of healthy human development, providing a window from which to view and assess the emotional and cognitive stages of personal growth in children (Slade, 1994;Slade & Wolfe, 1994).…”

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“…Clinical implications noted for future inquiry pertained to assessing parental acceptance of their children at the beginning of filial therapy and offering additional support to the parent throughout the process of intervention. Carroll (2000) examined research trends as they relate to the efficacy of therapeutic play and reports on the lack of evidence supporting any particular model of play therapy as an effective intervention. She draws attention to the pressure on clinicians to provide measureable data related to the viability of selected treatment modalities.…”

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“…It has been defined based on observable and inferred characteristics, and is commonly viewed as an important medium facilitating the natural communication of the child Landreth, 1991Landreth, , 2001. Play is validated in the research as an effective therapeutic intervention (Carroll, 2000;Landreth, 1991 ), yet further inquiry is needed to determine its clinical effectiveness and proscriptive elements (Meichenbaum, 2009;. Filial Play is reported in the research as an effective approach to promoting attachment, reducing parent child stress and facilitating positive family growth and change (Johnson, 1999;Walker, 2002;VanFleet, 2005).…”

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Understanding play as a therapeutic intervention: a structural social work perspective

Crawford¹

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Play, as therapy and in therapy, has been established in the research literature as an effective method of intervention with children and youth. It has often been identified as the language of childhood and an appropriate medium for communicating with, and understanding, the world of the child. There is no one definition of play, but there is agreement among multiple disciplines that play is easily recognizable, complex, multifaceted, and essential to healthy child development. Empirically based research involving both directive and non-directive play has demonstrated the healing power of play within the therapeutic relationship. The therapeutic alliance is considered by many mental health professionals to be the key element in facilitating healing, personal growth, and positive change. 11My practicum learning experience reinforced and validated many of the therapeutic powers of play documented in the literature and resulted in enhanced clinical skills, and a greater understanding of the therapeutic value of play. The influences of culture, gender, and ethnicity, were not specifically identified, or addressed during clinical or group interventions, though the impact of culture arose as a distinct theme during the context of a group discussion and within the process of game play. Overall, play was experienced as a key component in creating and maintaining a therapeutic relationship while enabling client empowerment and an atmosphere conducive to positive growth and change.

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The Value of Sandplay as a Therapeutic Tool for School Guidance Counsellors

Goss

Campbell

2004

Aust. j. guid. couns.

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Sandplay therapy is a technique that is a potentially valuable tool for guidance counsellors working in the context of challenging school environments. It is particularly suited to work with children and adolescents as it provides unique and developmentally appropriate opportunities for them to engage in the therapeutic process. In fact, as it is play-based and developmentally appropriate, sandplay may be a useful adjunct for the mainly cognitive and behavioural techniques most commonly used by school guidance counsellors. It provides a multiple intelligences perspective and may meet the specific needs of children with particular cognitive and socioemotional difficulties more effectively than the traditional ‘talking’ therapies.

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A comparison of behaviors and play themes over a six-week period: Two case studies in play therapy.

Snow

Hudspeth

Gore

et al. 2007

International Journal of Play Therapy

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As a method for counseling children, play therapy continues to demonstrate effectiveness through research and to be included in mental health training programs throughout the country. However, like other counseling interventions, capturing the essence of the therapeutic environment is complex and dependent on individual perspectives and experiences. In this article, two case studies are presented to demonstrate the use of quantitative and qualitative measures in comparing the behavioral changes as rated by caregivers on the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and play themes observed by play therapists over a 6-week period. For both children in the study, behaviors and themes were related. As the children made changes in their play themes over the 6-week period, they also made changes in their behaviors at home.

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Evaluation of therapeutic play: a challenge for research

Cited by 13 publications

References 27 publications

Understanding play as a therapeutic intervention: a structural social work perspective

Understanding play as a therapeutic intervention: a structural social work perspective

The Value of Sandplay as a Therapeutic Tool for School Guidance Counsellors

A comparison of behaviors and play themes over a six-week period: Two case studies in play therapy.

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