This research investigates whether the playful use of natural materials and clay during nondirective play therapy sessions has an effect on children’s self-esteem. As is…
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Current best practice therapeutic intervention for traumatised children is based on the trauma paradigm. However, there is little published research that examines the efficacy of…
An exploration of the suitability of a playful therapeutic approach to mediate adverse effects of early trauma, deprivation, poor attachment and institutionalised care on the…
This study aims to evaluate the therapeutic messy play of nine Looked After Children and Young People (LACYP); observed during their non-directive play therapy sessions….
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a group therapeutic play intervention for children admitted to hospital with cancer aged between…
This study evaluates the effect of a short term play therapy intervention for children presenting with anxiety to a Tier 3 CAMH Service. The study…
This study explores the effects of video games on children’s play and their understanding of social norms. The study is based on the premise that…
Piritual wellbeing and the development of children’s spirituality are included within the holistic document of the United Nations Rights of the Child. The World Health…
The study examines and explores parents’ views of everyday events that may significantly negatively affect children’s emotional wellbeing. The research is based on the hypothesis…
This study explores how children experience play therapy group work in relation to addressing their concerns about transition from primary to secondary school and sits…
This qualitative study offers a detailed exploration of the journey of an adolescent boy with autism. It is a retrospective single case study, which examines…
This research is based on a pragmatic case study of therapeutic sessions using Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) with a mother who has experienced multiple and…