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Child-centered play therapy helps children express emotions. This case report shows how a therapist used play to facilitate a 6-year-old

Keywords:

Child-centered play therapy emotional disorder play

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Child psychology
Developmental psychology
Therapeutic interventions

Background:

Play is crucial for healthy child development and emotional expression.
Various play therapy approaches exist, all valuing play's therapeutic benefits.
Emotional disorders in children require effective therapeutic strategies.

Observation:

A 6-year-old child diagnosed with an emotional disorder participated in therapy.
The therapeutic setting utilized child-centered play therapy techniques.
The therapist actively narrated the child's play to facilitate expression.

Findings:

Child-centered play therapy provided a medium for the child to express concerns.
Therapist narration of play enhanced the child's ability to communicate emotional issues.
Play served as a vital tool in addressing the child's emotional disorder.

Implications:

Child-centered play therapy is an effective approach for children with emotional disorders.
Therapist's narrative interpretation of play can aid in processing child emotions.
Findings support the integration of play-based interventions in pediatric mental health.