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Peer reviewedSjolund, Margareta – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1981
The Erica Method, a form of play-diagnosis and play-therapy used widely in Sweden, utilizes a standardized material that consists of sandboxes and miniature toys. The method is a very useful tool for better understanding of both developmental, neurological and psychopathological problems of childhood. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Counseling Techniques
Peer reviewedBleck, Robert T.; Bleck, Bonnie L. – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1982
Examined the effects of the Disruptive Child's Play Group (DCPG) on the self-concept of children with disruptive behavior problems. Results indicated that counselors using structured play can have positive effects on the attitudes of disruptive children. The DCPG significantly increased self-concept scores of disruptive children. (RC)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Counseling Techniques
Peer reviewedBurt, Marilyn A.; Myrick, Robert D. – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1980
The developmental play (DP) approach enhances developmental and expressive communication through intense interaction between the child and significant adults. Children are encouraged to become aware of and to express feelings through play experiences and activities with adult partners. DP offers promise to those who work with dysfunctioning…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Communication Skills, Counseling Techniques
Peer reviewedWilliamson, Donald S. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1982
Analyzes present transgenerational family therapy theory and discusses the change process. Individuation-relational ethics is presented in a (Hegelian) dialectic with intimacy. Suggests that playfulness, including paradox and absurdity, is an effective intervention into the intense emotionality of intergenerational work. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Counseling Techniques, Extended Family, Family Counseling
Peer reviewedNystul, Michael S. – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1980
Nystulian Play Therapy is based on Adlerian strategies. Encouragement of and respect for the child are emphasized. Teacher and parent education are important parts of a comprehensive approach to affective positive change in the child. (JAC)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Change Strategies, Child Psychology, Counseling Techniques
Kairey, Isaac; Freeman, Robert W. – 1981
A new short-term (14-16 sessions) group therapy approach for children, Relationship Group Therapy (RGT), is described. The major group therapy approaches are critiqued and the integration of certain assumptions from each approach are discussed. Stages of RGT therapy and the specific interventions required during various stages of therapy are…
Descriptors: Children, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Counselor Characteristics
