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The squiggle-drawing game in child psychotherapy
American Journal of Psychotherapy
|July 1, 1980
Summary
The squiggle-drawing game uses storytelling to help children express feelings. This creative technique aids communication with children who struggle with direct questions.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Expressive Arts Therapy
Background:
- Latency-age children often resist direct communication regarding emotions.
- Traditional therapeutic methods may be ineffective for this age group.
Observation:
- The squiggle-drawing game adapts Winnicott's Squiggle Technique.
- It integrates Gardner and Kritzberg's story-telling approach.
Findings:
- This method effectively elicits thematic material from children.
- It facilitates communication through metaphor, bypassing direct questioning.
Implications:
- The squiggle-drawing game offers a valuable therapeutic tool for child psychologists.
- It enhances understanding and treatment of latency-age children's emotional issues.