How to Design and Equip a Mentalization-Based Play Therapy Room.
Ulrich Rüth1,2, Astrid Holch1
1Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, Institute of the German Academy of Psychoanalysis.
Psychodynamic Psychiatry
|May 30, 2018
Summary
This study details equipping a play therapy room for mentalization-based psychodynamic psychotherapy in children. It provides practical examples for using this specialized therapeutic space.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic Approaches
- Mentalization-Based Treatment
Background:
- Play therapy room design is crucial for effective child psychotherapy.
- The specific application in mentalization-based psychodynamic psychotherapy is under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the design and equipment of a play therapy room for mentalization-based psychodynamic psychotherapy.
- To illustrate practical applications of such a room in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive approach to room design and furnishing.
- Case examples illustrating therapeutic use.
Main Results:
- A detailed framework for equipping a play therapy room tailored for mentalization-based psychodynamic psychotherapy.
- Demonstration of how room elements facilitate therapeutic processes.
Conclusions:
- A well-equipped play therapy room is a vital, differentiated tool in mentalization-based psychodynamic psychotherapy.
- This specialized environment enhances therapeutic outcomes for children.
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