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Reflecting teams with children: the bear necessities

Glenda Fredman1, Deborah Christie, Ndibeer Bear

  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Camden and Islington Mental Health and Social Care Trust, London, UK. glenda.fredman@blueyonder.co.uk

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry
|May 31, 2007
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This study explores ethical challenges in child therapy, offering practical strategies for therapists and parents. A playful approach using a toy bear in reflecting teams helps children and families express diverse perspectives safely.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Family Therapy
  • Clinical Ethics

Background:

  • Addressing ethical dilemmas in child-inclusive therapy is crucial.
  • Therapeutic settings must foster children's feelings of being heard and validated.
  • Facilitating expression for children who struggle with verbalization presents unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and address five key ethical dilemmas in child and family therapy.
  • To provide practical methods for incorporating children's perspectives respectfully.
  • To enhance communication and coordination between children and adults in therapeutic contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Weaving research findings with clinical practice to explore ethical issues.
  • Presenting a case example with session transcripts to illustrate methods.
  • Utilizing a toy bear within a reflecting team as a therapeutic tool.

Main Results:

  • A toy bear in a reflecting team facilitated a 10-year-old girl and her parents voicing and understanding differing perspectives.
  • The method created a safe space for expressing diverse views.
  • Parents found the playful approach beneficial for inter-familial communication.

Conclusions:

  • The playful reflecting team approach, using a toy bear, effectively addresses ethical dilemmas in child therapy.
  • This method promotes respectful dialogue and mutual understanding between children and adults.
  • The article offers valuable insights for therapists, staff, and parents engaging in child-focused therapeutic practices.

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