Play therapy is what it sounds like‚ a tool that provides therapy through play. What counseling and psychotherapy aim to do for adults‚ play therapy aims to do for children. Play therapy encourages the expression of a child’s feelings‚ experiences‚ and cognitive functioning. It is seen as being able to be easier for young children ages 2-11 to unleash their feelings. In adults it is harder to use this therapy though. Play therapy is often used as a tool of diagnosis. Children will engage in "play
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sychChildren’s Imaginative Play: A Descriptive Psychology Approach Charles Kantor‚ Ph.D. Abstract The significance of children’s imaginative play is presented from the perspective of Descriptive Psychology and in particular Ossorio’s Dramaturgical model of persons. The fluidity of imaginative play‚ the imitation of and creation of social practices and options within play as well as the opportunity to switch roles and act according to reasons of another‚ contribute to the development of judgment.
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CENTRED THERAPY AND FEMINIST THERAPY In looking at comparing person centred therapy with feminist perspectives I first thought that they were quite similar. However‚ with further research I discovered that in fact they are quite different approaches to therapy. In this essay I will compare and contrast both of these approaches to therapy. I will pay particular attention to key concepts‚ therapeutic goals‚ theory of change‚ the therapeutic relationship and situations where the therapies are appropriate
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Children At Play: Actual vs. Dramatic One of the signs of early childhood development is the ability to engage in play. Young children (ages 4-6) prefer non structured environments that gives them the “freedom” to un-limit their play in different settings. Working with preschoolers for over five years‚ I am fascinated to learn all the different ways children play to learn. I understand every child has their unique talents and skills that makes them individuals. It is important to sketch out different
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of these treatments. Anyone suffering from grave pain of the spine needs to understand the difference between physical and chiropractic therapy before deciding which one to select as the correct therapy to relieve his or her pain. Although chiropractic work therapy and physical therapy both seem to be effective in treating diseases of the back‚ physical therapy seems to be more effective. One of the first things that back-pain sufferers should consider look at whilewhen trying to decide what
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The Jungian approach of exploring the psyche through Sandplay therapy can be beneficial for children‚ trauma survivors and individuals who have difficulty expressing themselves in talk therapy. Swiss psychiatrist Carl G. Jung emphasized the importance of the psyche and the quest for wholeness. He believed in the attainment of self through individuation‚ involving the growth of a whole and unique human being‚ a deepening awareness‚ and the discovery who we truly are. Jung recognized the importance
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In the play “Wit” by Margaret Edson‚ the nurse Susie Monahan deals with a number of issues pertaining to nursing. The purpose of this paper is to discuss three of these issues. Nursing image‚ Nurse and doctor relationships‚ and the therapeutic relationship between nurse and patient. We first meet Susie Monahan the primary nurse of Vivian Bearing the main character who is diagnosed with Stage IV cancer on page 16 of the play. She is fully involved in her patient’s care as well as helping her prepare
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efforts: Participating in play with children child is fun for them and shows them you value what they are doing. Your presence and proximity to children can communicate a lot to them. Adding to children’s play: In actively participating in play practitioners can extend upon a child’s current knowledge and help them make new connections. This can be done by practitioners modelling positive behaviours and interactions Preventing problems: By being actively involved in the process of play‚ practitioners are
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Overview of Narrative therapy Narrative therapy was developed Michael White and David Epston. It is said to be an approach to family therapy that is built on the belief that reality is constructed‚ organized and maintained through the stories we create. (Corsini & Wedding‚ 2008) According to Corey’s key terms and definitions narrative therapy is “a postmodern approach that is based on the therapist’s personal characteristics that allow for creating a climate that encourages clients to see their stories
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Couples therapy has long been centered around treating the relationship rather than the individual(s) in the relationship. Those who most generally present to couples therapy are people who are in a dissatisfactory relationship but are none the less “normal‚” meaning they have no psychological disorders. But what happens when one (or both) of the individuals in therapy presents to couples therapy but also has a psychological disorder? Could couples therapy help alleviate individual problems within
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