Two case studies of child-centered play therapy for children referred with highly disruptive behavior.

Abstract

This article presents two cases with strong evidence measures in which child-centered play therapy (CCPT) was provided for children referred for highly disruptive behavior, including attention problems and aggression. Apparent progress was evidenced on the Teacher Report Form (TRF) of the Child Behavior Checklist (Achenbach & Rescorla, 2001). One client had a waiting period equal to his treatment period in which ratings were stable before change across his treatment period. The cases provide opportunities to consider how CCPT may work differently for similar behavioral difficulties in individual children. Researchers conceptualized each client's areas of difficulty and apparent treatment effects as an expert panel, aided by indications from the TRF. Individual discussions are provided regarding rationales for apparent progress and why CCPT seemed to have been effective.

Outcomes and Stages of Child‐Centered Play Therapy for a Child With Highly Disruptive Behavior Driven by Self‐Concept Issues

“…In this study, as well as others (Cochran, Cochran, Nordling, McAdam, & Miller, 2009;Cochran, Fauth, Cochran, Spurgeon, & Pierce, in press;Demanchick et al, 2003), a therapeutic experience prompting change in self-concept or beliefs about self in relation to others seems to have been the key to changing behavior. For example, Client C often seemed to drive others away with an attitude of stern disgruntlement, outright criticism, argumentativeness, and the one-upping of others at every turn.…”

Utilizing child-centered play therapy with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and endured trauma: A case example.

“…Counselor genuineness, counselor consistency, nonjudgment, unconditional positive regard, and the freedom for the children to direct their play and express themselves how they choose are pertinent characteristics of a counselor using CCPT (Axline, 1969;Guerney, 1983;Landreth, 2012). CCPT has been shown to be effective in enhancing children's self-concept and emotional regulation (Cochran, Cochran, Nordling, McAdam, & Miller, 2010), reducing aggressive behaviors (Ray, Blanco, Sullivan, & Holliman, 2009), reducing attention problems (Bratton et al, 2013), lessening undesirable social behaviors (Cochran et al, 2010), decreasing externalizing behavioral problems (Bratton et al, 2013), and reducing internalizing problems (Packman & Bratton, 2003). CCPT is also effective for children with learning disabilities (Guerney, 1983), as well as children who have experienced child abuse (In & McDermott, 1976), have experienced trauma (Kuhli, 1979), and have been diagnosed with ASD (Salter, Beamish, & Davies, 2016).…”

The Importance of Genuineness in Public Engagement—An Exploratory Study of Pediatric Communication on Social Media in China

“…It refers to an attitude or behavior that can only be expressed if the doctor is self-aware [ 28 ]. Similarly, studies have noted that doctors’ genuineness could be conceptualized as being real, being their true authentic self, and getting rid of dishonest and false behavior [ 29 ]. Nevertheless, how to concretely perceive genuineness via “self” has been understudied.…”

“…Another study suggested that when a doctor disclosed his/her own lifestyle (e.g., positive health behaviors or daily activities), patients considered the doctor to be more credible and approachable [ 32 ]. Likewise, patients particularly valued when doctors disclosed the accumulated skills, experience, and specific expertise in the field [ 28 , 29 , 30 ]. Expanded on the previous studies, our study aims at investigating these three types of self-disclosure exhibited in the SMIP communication, and how public responded to different types of disclosure.…”