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The Journal of Analytical Psychology Feb 2015Sandplay therapy with couples is discussed within an analytical framework. Guidelines are proposed as a means of developing this relatively new area within sandplay...
Sandplay therapy with couples is discussed within an analytical framework. Guidelines are proposed as a means of developing this relatively new area within sandplay therapy, and as a platform to open a wider discussion to bring together sandplay therapy and couple therapy. Examples of sand trays created during couple therapy are also presented to illustrate the transformations during the therapeutic process.
Topics: Countertransference; Couples Therapy; Humans; Jungian Theory; Play Therapy; Transference, Psychology
PubMed: 25610960
DOI: 10.1111/1468-5922.12128 -
PloS One 2024Depression is a common psychological problem in adolescents worldwide. Although the World Health Organization recommends that members of this population engage in... (Randomized Controlled Trial)
Randomized Controlled Trial
BACKGROUND
Depression is a common psychological problem in adolescents worldwide. Although the World Health Organization recommends that members of this population engage in physical activity to reduce depressive symptoms, compliance with this recommendation is often low. Furthermore, although behavioral activation (BA) is recommended as a treatment for adolescents with depression, the reported effect size is small. Compared with traditional exercises, gamified physical activity (GPA) can be particularly appealing to adolescents because it is perceived as an enjoyable experience. In this study, we integrated BA and GPA to create behavioral activation play therapy (BAPT). We designed a clinical trial to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of this treatment in adolescents with depression.
METHODS
This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a three-arm, assessor-blinded design, conducted to validate the effectiveness and applicability of BAPT for treating adolescent with depression. We will recruit 258 participants and randomly assign them to a BAPT group, BA group, or GPA group using a ratio of 1:1:1. Based on conventional strategies for treatment and care, the three groups will receive nine BAPT sessions, nine BA sessions, or nine GPA sessions, respectively. We will compare the outcomes of the BAPT with those of the BA and GPA interventions.
DISCUSSION
This is the first RCT to explore the effectiveness and applicability of BAPT in adolescents with depression. This study will provide evidence that may help to decrease depressive symptoms in adolescents, and will demonstrate the treatment effectiveness in terms of increasing levels of physical activity, reducing the rate of non-suicidal self-injury behaviors, and improving sleep quality. We will also assess the presence of side effects and the treatment adherence of patients receiving BAPT.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR2300072671. Registered on 20 June 2023.
Topics: Humans; Adolescent; Depression; Male; Female; Exercise; Behavior Therapy; Play Therapy; Treatment Outcome; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
PubMed: 38900751
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Child Psychiatry and Human Development 1989The method of the play interview offers the fearful child an opportunity to express himself by speaking for a series of dolls representing siblings, parents, teachers or...
The method of the play interview offers the fearful child an opportunity to express himself by speaking for a series of dolls representing siblings, parents, teachers or himself. It is not the child who is aggressive, fearful, jealous or desires the parent's affection, but the doll. In this manner, the child learns to make connections between his fears and his unacceptable "bad" thoughts, feelings or wishes. Improvement occurs after several play interviews.
Topics: Child; Child Behavior Disorders; Female; History, 20th Century; Humans; Interview, Psychological; Male; Play Therapy; Psychotherapy, Brief; United States
PubMed: 2670481
DOI: 10.1007/BF00706953 -
The Optometric Weekly Jun 1950
Topics: Blindness; Humans; Play Therapy; Vision, Low; Vision, Ocular
PubMed: 15423862
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Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and... 1970
Topics: Nursing; Play Therapy
PubMed: 4321062
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The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry Oct 1999While behavioral and psychopharmacological approaches are the most effective interventions for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychodynamically oriented...
While behavioral and psychopharmacological approaches are the most effective interventions for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychodynamically oriented play therapy can enhance the treatment of children with this disorder. Play therapy techniques are useful in addressing treatment resistance, feelings of shame around OCD symptoms, negative self-concept, and issues of psychosocial adjustment. A case study illustrates this integrated approach to treatment.
Topics: Child, Preschool; Conflict, Psychological; Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; Female; Humans; Object Attachment; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Play Therapy; Self Concept; Shame; Transference, Psychology
PubMed: 10553460
DOI: 10.1037/h0080397 -
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry Jul 1955
Topics: Humans; Play Therapy; Play and Playthings; Projective Techniques
PubMed: 13238577
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Archives of Physical Medicine and... Aug 1955
Topics: Cerebral Palsy; Humans; Play Therapy; Projective Techniques; Psychotherapy
PubMed: 13249705
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BMC Pediatrics May 2018The outcomes of psycho-educational interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) comorbid with severe to moderate intellectual disability (ID) are insufficiently...
BACKGROUND
The outcomes of psycho-educational interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) comorbid with severe to moderate intellectual disability (ID) are insufficiently documented. In this prospective study, we examined a developmental individual, interactive and intensive approach, called the '3i method', which is based on play therapy.
METHODS
Twenty DSM-IV-TR ASD subjects (mean chronological age 63.8 ± 37.8 months; mean developmental age 19.5 ± 6.6 months) were included and followed the 3i method for 24 months. Developmental and behavioural skills were assessed at baseline and after 24 months using the VABS, PEP-R and Nadel Imitation scale. Autism severity was evaluated using the Child Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R).
RESULTS
After 2 years of the 3i method, our 3 primary outcome variables significantly increased (VABS developmental age of socialization increased by 83%, age of communication by 34%, and Nadel Imitation score by 53%). Almost all VABS and PEP-R domains significantly improved. Additionally, increases in the VABS socialization score were positively correlated with the total number of treatment hours and CARS score; all ADI-R areas significantly decreased; and diagnoses had changed in 47.5% of the subjects (37% for PDD-NOS and even 10.5% for ID without PDD).
CONCLUSION
Children who followed the 3i method for 2 years had significantly improved behavioural and developmental skills and showed a clear decrease in autism severity. These results suggest that the 3i method may be useful for autistic children by improving their daily interactions with their social environment.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
was retrospectively registered on May 20th, 2014 by the French Agency for drug and health (ANSM) under number ID-RCB 2014-A00542-45, reference: B148558-31.
Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child; Child Behavior; Child Development; Child, Preschool; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Play Therapy; Prospective Studies; Severity of Illness Index; Social Skills
PubMed: 29753322
DOI: 10.1186/s12887-018-1126-7 -
Journal of Child and Adolescent... 1990
Topics: Child Abuse; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Play Therapy; Psychiatric Nursing
PubMed: 2366158
DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6171.1990.tb00444.x