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Child-centered play therapy with young children who are anxious: A controlled trial

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  • Stulmaker, Hayley L.
  • Ray, Dee C.

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Traditional methods of treating anxiety have been less effective with young children. The researchers sought to explore effects of child-centered play therapy (CCPT) on young children with anxiety symptoms. Fifty-three participants between 6 and 8years old were randomly assigned to the experimental or active control group. Children who received CCPT significantly decreased their overall levels of anxiety and worry. Overall, CCPT may be considered a developmentally appropriate treatment for young children who are anxious.

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  • Stulmaker, Hayley L. & Ray, Dee C., 2015. "Child-centered play therapy with young children who are anxious: A controlled trial," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 57(C), pages 127-133.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:57:y:2015:i:c:p:127-133
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2015.08.005
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    1. Urban, Tamaki H. & Nguyen, Thuy Trang T. & Morford, Alexandra E. & Spinelli, Tawny & Martinovich, Zoran & Schewe, Paul A. & Risser, Heather J., 2020. "Utilization of evidence-based treatment models at community-based mental health settings for young children exposed to violence," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 116(C).
    2. Mei-Hsiang Tsai, 2018. "Application of Standardized Observation Form in School Counselling in Taiwan: Exploratory Study with Children Exhibiting Internalizing and Externalizing Behavior Concerns," International Journal of Psychological Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 10(2), pages 1-25, June.

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