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Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry Jul 2023Child-centered play therapy (CCPT) is a practical and recommended non-medication intervention for children with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but the...
INTRODUCTION
Child-centered play therapy (CCPT) is a practical and recommended non-medication intervention for children with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but the mechanism in between is unclear.
AIM
This study proposed to examine the effectiveness of CCPT on neuropsychological deficits and behavioral symptoms in ADHD.
METHODS
Participants with ADHD diagnosis were referred from senior child and adolescent psychiatrists, and typical developmental children (TD) were recruited from community as a control group. All participants' executive functions were evaluated using Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery. First of all, the participants were evaluated using Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) by their parents. The ADHD participants were assigned into CCPT (ADHDc) and waitlist (ADHDw) group; and the ADHDc group then received CCPT weekly for 12 sessions, while the ADHDw continuously received their regular treatment (i.e., medication treatment or other alternative treatments) as usual.
RESULTS
Total 52 participants were recruited (17 with ADHD and 35 typically developed children, TD). The results showed that overall the ADHD groups had worse neuropsychological performance and more behavioural disturbance than did the TD ( < .05). After receiving the CCPT, the results showed that the ADHDc group had significant improvement in the cognitive flexibility ( < .05); while the ADHDw group had no changes.
Topics: Adolescent; Humans; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Executive Function; Play Therapy; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Parents
PubMed: 36125333
DOI: 10.1177/13591045221128399 -
Journal of the American Academy of... Jan 1997
Topics: Child; Child Psychiatry; Humans; Play Therapy
PubMed: 9000771
DOI: 10.1097/00004583-199701000-00006 -
Child Abuse & Neglect Sep 2020While intimate partner violence (IPV) has well documented impact on women and children, few interventions have been tested for mothers and children in the domestic...
BACKGROUND
While intimate partner violence (IPV) has well documented impact on women and children, few interventions have been tested for mothers and children in the domestic violence shelter system.
OBJECTIVE
We used mixed methods to explore effects of a pilot intervention combining trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT) (verbal therapy method) with art and play therapy (non-verbal therapy methods) in New York City and Johannesburg, to compare efficacy between high and low-middle income contexts.
PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING
School-aged children and their mothers from one domestic violence shelter in each city were invited to participate.
METHODS
Children were screened for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Children participated in a weekly group session lasting 1-2 hours over 12 weeks and mothers received 3 group sessions. Quantitative data comprised pre-and post-intervention child self-reports (n = 21) and mother's report (n = 16) of child depressive and PTSD symptoms. Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with children (n = 11) and mothers (n = 8) who completed the intervention.
RESULTS
At baseline, children showed high rates of symptoms of probable depression and probable PTSD (33 % and 66 % respectively). By endline, depressive symptoms significantly reduced (mean of 13.7-8.3,p = 0.01) and there was a non-significant trend towards PTSD improvement (40.0-34.4, p = 0.21). Children revealed the art helped them express difficult emotions and experiences with their mothers. Multiple children felt it assisted in managing challenging behaviours.
CONCLUSION
This pilot trauma-informed art and play therapy group intervention holds promise in mitigating the effects of IPV for children and mothers in domestic violence shelters.
Topics: Adolescent; Art Therapy; Child; Domestic Violence; Female; Humans; Male; Mothers; Pilot Projects; Play Therapy; South Africa; United States
PubMed: 32512265
DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104564 -
Infant Behavior & Development Feb 2017Sensory-motor play is at the core of child development and an important element in physical therapist(PT)s' work to improve infants' motor skills. In this study, we... (Observational Study)
Observational Study
INTRODUCTION
Sensory-motor play is at the core of child development and an important element in physical therapist(PT)s' work to improve infants' motor skills. In this study, we investigate how PTs scaffold and use play in physical therapy intervention with preterm infants at corrected age (CA) 3-14 months.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
We collected data by observing 20 physical therapy sessions. In the analysis, we connected to enactive theory on cooperation.
RESULTS
Successful use of sensory-motor play in physical therapy requires cooperation toward common goals. This is achieved via an enactive therapeutic sensory-motor play approach, in which the PTs plan and tailor the intervention to match the infant's interests; attune themselves to the infant's intentions; and incorporate therapeutic measures in sensory-motor play interactions with the child.
CONCLUSIONS
Via cooperation and mutuality in therapeutic interactions, PTs can provide play situated learning opportunities that support the infants' development and understanding of the world.
Topics: Child Development; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Male; Motor Skills; Norway; Physical Therapy Modalities; Play Therapy; Primary Health Care
PubMed: 28119171
DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2017.01.001 -
Journal of the American Academy of... Oct 1997
Topics: Child, Preschool; Humans; Infant; Play Therapy
PubMed: 9334540
DOI: 10.1097/00004583-199710000-00006 -
The Canadian Nurse Dec 1975Play can be a simple, effective way of helping the preschool child to deal with the strange and sometimes painful hospital world and to master situations that might...
Play can be a simple, effective way of helping the preschool child to deal with the strange and sometimes painful hospital world and to master situations that might otherwise be overwhelming. This type of play can be incorporated easily into the nursing care plan and can become an essential aspect of the care of the hospitalized preschool child. The results are rewarding in terms of happier, less anxious children, parents, and nursing staff.
Topics: Adaptation, Psychological; Anxiety; Child, Hospitalized; Child, Preschool; Humans; Play Therapy
PubMed: 1192390
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Psychodynamic Psychiatry 2018Designing and equipping a play therapy room as a differentiated tool in a psychodynamic approach to child psychotherapy is seldom discussed. This article sketches out...
Designing and equipping a play therapy room as a differentiated tool in a psychodynamic approach to child psychotherapy is seldom discussed. This article sketches out the equipment and furnishing of a play therapy room to be used for mentalization-based psychodynamic psychotherapy and gives examples of the use of such a room in practice.
Topics: Child; Humans; Interior Design and Furnishings; Play Therapy; Psychotherapy; Theory of Mind
PubMed: 29809111
DOI: 10.1521/pdps.2018.46.2.240 -
Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and... 1971
Topics: Humans; Play Therapy; Schizophrenia
PubMed: 4331217
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Hu Li Za Zhi the Journal of Nursing Jun 2006Atraumatic care is one of the important principles in pediatric nursing. Immature cognitive development, however, and limited coping ability exacerbate tension when...
Atraumatic care is one of the important principles in pediatric nursing. Immature cognitive development, however, and limited coping ability exacerbate tension when children are ill and require hospitalization. Therapeutic play has been demonstrated as an effective nursing intervention. Through therapeutic play, children can acquire opportunities to express themselves and deal with stress related to health experiences. Also, nurses can gain insights into children's cognition, perception, and needs. This paper introduces concepts of therapeutic play. We hope that nurses will be able to incorporate it into pediatric nursing practice and provide care as atraumatically as possible.
Topics: Child; Humans; Play Therapy; Play and Playthings
PubMed: 16767627
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Journal of Consulting Psychology 1948
Topics: Humans; Play Therapy; Psychotherapy
PubMed: 18878222
DOI: 10.1037/h0056746