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Using Axline's Eight Principles of Play Therapy with Mexican-American Children
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Ramirez, Sylvia Z.; Flores-Torres, Leila L.; Kranz, Peter L.; Lund, Nick L. – Journal of Instructional Psychology, 2005
There is a paucity of literature on the application of client-centered play therapy to diverse cultures. In this regard, the purpose of the article is to discuss considerations related to using Axline's eight principles of play therapy with Mexican-American children. The principles involve multicultural acceptance and understanding, relationship…
Descriptors: Children, Mexican Americans, Counseling Techniques, Play Therapy
A Dilemma of Play Therapy Termination Anxiety in the Therapist.
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Kranz, Peter L.; Lund, Nick L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1979
Addresses emotional reactions of the therapist to the termination of a therapeutic relationship. Discusses findings which evolved from three ten-week courses in play therapy. Concludes that student therapists must be taught to accept separation as a positive, integral part of the play therapy relationship. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Anxiety, College Instruction, Emotional Problems
Physical Settings, Materials, and Related Spanish Terminology Recommended for Play Therapy with First-Generation Mexican-American Children
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Kranz, Peter L.; Ramirez, Sylvia Z.; Flores-Torres, Leila; Steele, Richard; Lund, Nick L. – Education, 2005
There is a dearth of literature on multicultural aspects of play therapy, particularly for Mexican-American children. According to Landreth (2002), it is of utmost importance that children be able to communicate in a way that is most natural to them. The literature currently reflects a playroom based mostly on middle class European-American…
Descriptors: Play Therapy, Mexican Americans, Minority Group Children, Hispanic American Culture