Adapting Non-directive Play Therapy for Children with Attachment Disorders

Developmental Delay, Symbolic Play and Non-Directive Play Therapy

This paper focuses on non-directive play therapy with maltreated and neglected young children, and explores ways in which their symbolic play seems to be activated and accelerated during play therapy. The frameworks of attachment and cognitive development are utilized to examine therapeutic relationships. Examples from normal development and from therapeutic work are given in order to describe ...

The effectiveness of play therapy with the Theraplay method on child's anxiety with parents

Abstract Background and purpose: Disorder in attachment relationships can lead to psychological disorders by creating general anxiety and distrust in child. The present research aimed to effectiveness of play therapy with the Theraplay method on anxiety of children with parents. Method: Research method in this study was experimental of a single-subject with AB designs. The study population...

Wilson, Kate and Ryan, Virginia Chapter 1 - Play Therapy: A Non-directive approach for children and adolescents. In: Play Therapy: A Non-directive Approach for Children and Adolescents. Elsevier, Edinburgh, pp. 1- 26

Designing for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Play Therapy: the case of Magic Land

We report on Magic Land, a package of play activities on an interactive tabletop, designed to support non-directive play therapy with children. In our use-case we discuss children suffering symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Drawing on this experience we speculate on design guidelines for systems that aim to support children experiencing problems with memory, concentration an...

Effectiveness of Play Therapy Based on Social Cognition in Children With Internalized Behavioral Disorders

Objectives: Internalizing disorders include disorders, such as major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and somatic disorders. In the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is recognized as a distinct group, but anxiety is a common symptom. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of play therapy programs based o...