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APA Annotation
Chesner, A., lykou, S. David La Vay (Eds.). (2020). Trauma in the Creative and Embodied
Therapies: When Words are Not Enough (1st ed.). Routledge. Chapter 3 pages 1-12
https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351066266
In this chapter, we explore how we work with kids who've been through tough stuff like
complex trauma and abuse, focusing on the non-verbal side of things. We're basically
saying that as arts and play therapists, our gut feelings about the impact of trauma line up
with the latest brain science discoveries. The heart of it is that this kind of therapy goes
beyond just talking. The author, who's also a therapist and musician, shares insights from
child-centered play therapy and allied arts therapies, weaving in personal experiences to
connect musical improvisation with the non-verbal magic that happens in play therapy.
Establishing Appropriate Roles
Pernicano, Patricia.>Family-Focused Trauma Intervention : Using Metaphor and Play
with Victims of Abuse and Neglect, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,
Incorporated, 2010."ProQuest Ebook Central,
http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=500901.
In this chapter, the focus is on assisting families in creating healthy dynamics by
defining roles and boundaries. Therapists are equipped with valuable insights and
practical strategies to facilitate this process. By guiding families in establishing
clear and functional structures, the aim is to enhance overall communication and
well-being, fostering a healthier and more harmonious family environment. This
involves not only addressing individual roles but also ensuring that boundaries are
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set in a way that promotes understanding, cooperation, and positive interactions
among family members. Ultimately, the goal is to create a supportive framework
that contributes to the overall health and resilience of the family unit.
Akhavan, S., Abedi, A., & Jabalameli, S. (2022). The effectiveness of play therapy based
on parent-child relationship with a filial approach on emotional self-regulation of
primary school children with sluggish cognitive tempo."Ravānshināsī-i Afrād-i
istis*nāyī (Online),"12(45), 193-220.
>https://doi.org/10.22054/jpe.2022.62505.2355
The study aimed to explore the impact of play therapy grounded in parent-child
relationship interventions on the emotional self-regulation of primary school
children with sluggish cognitive tempo. Conducted as a quasi-experimental
research, the study involved 35 children selected through clustered sampling and
randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group
received eight sessions of play therapy over one month, demonstrating a
significant positive effect on the emotional self-regulation of primary school
children with sluggish cognitive tempo. The findings suggest that this approach,
emphasizing empathetic reflection, parental support, and addressing
communication challenges, can serve as an effective method for enhancing
emotional self-regulation in this population.
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Sadhu, J.M., Williams, J., Everett, M. (2021). Working with Christian Children
and Families. In: Peteet, J.R., Moffic, H.S., Hankir, A., Koenig, H.G. (eds)
Christianity and Psychiatry. Springer, Cham.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80854-9_5
This chapter highlights how crucial it is for child and adolescent
psychiatrists to look at the big picture, considering everything that affects
the well-being of kids and families—biological, social, and psychological
factors, and even cultural aspects like race, language, and religious beliefs.
It digs into how the Christian worldview influences child development and
psychiatry, touching on different Christian denominations and cultures.
The advice for mental health practitioners boils down to being
understanding and empathetic, focusing on the needs of both the young
person and their family, acknowledging the role of faith in development
and treatment, and finding ways to blend spiritual beliefs with tried-and-
true psychiatric practices.
Burton, A., Choo, C.C. (2019). A Case of Child Survivor of Family Trauma: Creating a Safe
Place, Building Strengths Through Play. In: C Choo, C., C Ho, R. (eds) Clinical
Psychology Casebook Across the Lifespan. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7631-3_1
Children in dysfunctional homes with high levels of domestic violence face an elevated
risk of developing psychiatric disorders and health issues in the future. Effective
