Mastering Developmental and Critical Experiences Through Play and other Expressive Behaviors in Childhood

Oremland, Evelyn K.

doi:10.1207/s15326888chc1603_4

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“…Non-directive forms of play allow children to safely explore their environment at a time when they may perceive physical challenges and vulnerability. In this way, hospitalized children are afforded the opportunity to take ‘control’ over their play experience in an environment where limited control is available to them ( 33–34 ).…”

Section: Therapeutic Play and The Hospitalized Childmentioning

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The Life Threatened Child and the Life Enhancing Clown: Towards a Model of Therapeutic Clowning

Koller

Gryski²

2007

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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In the last decade, there has been a rapid growth in the presence of clowns in hospitals, particularly in pediatric settings. The proliferation of clowns in health care settings has resulted in varying levels of professionalism and accountability. For this reason, there is a need to examine various forms of clowning, in particular therapeutic clowning in pediatric settings. The purpose of this article is to address what therapeutic clowning is and to describe the extent to which it can provide a complementary form of health care. In an attempt to apply theory to practice, the article will draw upon the experiences of a therapeutic clown within a pediatric setting while providing a historical and theoretical account of how clowns came to be in hospitals. Toward this end, a proposed model of therapeutic clowning will be offered which can be adapted for a variety of settings where children require specialized forms of play in order to enhance their coping, development and adjustment to life changes. Finally, current research on clowning in children's hospitals will be reviewed including a summary of findings from surveys administered at the Hospital for Sick Children.

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Section: Therapeutic Play and The Hospitalized Childmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Life Threatened Child and the Life Enhancing Clown: Towards a Model of Therapeutic Clowning

Koller

Gryski²

2007

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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143

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“…Oyun çocukların stresle baş etmelerinde önemli bir araç olup deneyimlerini canlandırabilmelerine, bu esnada da deneyime etkin olarak katılabilmelerine olanak sağlar. Çocukların içsel denetim duygusunu geliştiren oyun, onların yaşadığı stresi azaltır (Oremland, 1988). Oyun, hastanede çok önem verilmesi gereken bir konudur.…”

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Quality of Life of Children With Cancer According to Mothers: A Qualitative Study

GÜNEŞ

Durualp

2022

Sosyal Politika Çalışmaları Dergisi

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This study, which aimed to examine the quality of life (QOL) of hospitalized children with cancer between the ages of two and seven according to the views of their mothers, has a qualitative phenomenology design. The study group included the mothers of 10-children who were hospitalized in the oncology department of two university hospitals in Ankara, diagnosed with cancer at least 6-months ago, and had no major physical and motor developmental disorders. The data were collected with "General Information Form" and "Mother Interview Form", and analyzed with content and descriptive analysis methods. Most of the mothers stated that their children had physical problems and experienced negative emotional changes during the diagnosis and treatment process. Mothers also stated that their children's social, emotional, language, and gross motor development were adversely affected, they had physical and communication problems, their playing experiences had changed, and their QOL had been affected. In addition, they stated that they met with a child development specialist during the diagnosis and treatment process which was a satisfying service. In line with these considerations, results were obtained regarding the physical, developmental, and communication problems, emotional and QOL changes experienced by children with cancer, and experiences with child development professionals.

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“…Non-directive forms of play allow children to safely explore their environment at a time when they may perceive physical challenges and vulnerability. In this way, hospitalized children are afforded the opportunity to take 'control' over their play experience in an environment where limited control is available to them (33)(34).…”

Section: Therapeutic Play and The Hospitalized Childmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Life Threatened Child and the Life Enhancing Clown: Towards a Model of Therapeutic Clowning

Koller¹,

Gryski²

2023

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In the last decade, there has been a rapid growth in the presence of clowns in hospitals, particularly in pediatric settings. The proliferation of clowns in health care settings has resulted in varying levels of professionalism and accountability. For this reason, there is a need to examine various forms of clowning, in particular therapeutic clowning in pediatric settings. The purpose of this article is to address what therapeutic clowning is and to describe the extent to which it can provide a complementary form of health care. In an attempt to apply theory to practice, the article will draw upon the experiences of a therapeutic clown within a pediatric setting while providing a historical and theoretical account of how clowns came to be in hospitals. Toward this end, a proposed model of therapeutic clowning will be offered which can be adapted for a variety of settings where children require specialized forms of play in order to enhance their coping, development and adjustment to life changes. Finally, current research on clowning in children’s hospitals will be reviewed including a summary of findings from surveys administered at the Hospital for Sick Children.

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Mastering Developmental and Critical Experiences Through Play and other Expressive Behaviors in Childhood

Cited by 11 publications

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The Life Threatened Child and the Life Enhancing Clown: Towards a Model of Therapeutic Clowning

The Life Threatened Child and the Life Enhancing Clown: Towards a Model of Therapeutic Clowning

Quality of Life of Children With Cancer According to Mothers: A Qualitative Study

The Life Threatened Child and the Life Enhancing Clown: Towards a Model of Therapeutic Clowning

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