January 2015

An exploration of the of existing provision of play therapy interventions for children attending a Special School in Ireland and the influence and perceptions of the school Principals on school based play therapy

By MilesAbstract

The aim of this research was the establish the use of play therapy as an intervention in Special Schools in the Republic of Ireland and…

January 1, 2015

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Searching for the Self: An exploration of the use of hide-and-seek games in primary school aged children who display behaviour indicative of attachment difficulties, through a series of non-directive play therapy sessions, from an attachment perspective.

By MilesAbstract

This study aims to explore how children use of hide-and-seek games within individual non-directive play therapy sessions and how these may have a possible correlation…

January 1, 2015

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A study of the over-parenting of Bangkok children: considerations for play therapists.

By MilesAbstract

This study investigates the over-parenting of children in Bangkok and considers how findings might be relevant to play therapists. Research involved a mixed methods approach,…

January 1, 2015

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IN OTHER WORDS: An evaluation of the effects of the use of shared therapeutic metaphor inspired by Native American songs and stories on girls aged between eight and ten years who exhibit behaviours associated with low self-esteem

By MilesAbstract

This study evaluates the effect of shared therapeutic metaphor inspired by Native American songs and stories on the self-esteem of girls aged between eight and…

January 1, 2015

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An evaluation of the use of non-directive play therapy upon the development of affective and cognitive empathy in primary aged children who display poor conduct

By MilesAbstract

This study analyses how conduct and empathy are associated and offers an understanding of empathy from a biological, neurological and psychological perspective. Current research advocates…

January 1, 2015

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An Evaluation of the Potential Impact of Play Therapy on Social Interaction Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

By MilesAbstract

This study sought to explore what changes, if any, occurred for three children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who received six sessions of individual nondirective…

January 1, 2015

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ACROSS THE BARRIERS. An evaluation of the effects on play therapy sessions, process and relationship when the client and therapist do not share a common language and the need for adaptation of practice to accommodate this

By MilesAbstract

This study investigates the instance and impact of a language barrier on therapeutic process, where the therapist and client do not share a common language,…

January 1, 2015

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An evaluation of the effect of long term play therapy on a child living in kinship care who experienced the death of his parents in infancy

By MilesAbstract

This study examines the effect of play therapy on a child living in kinship care following the death of his parents in infancy. The main…

January 1, 2015

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An evaluation of changes in specific behavioural patterns following a series of sandplay session with five to six year old girls demonstrating behaviours associated with separation anxiety

By MilesAbstract

This study aims to evaluate the effect of 15 individual non-directive sandplay sessions on the specific behavioural patterns of girls demonstrating behaviours associated with separation…

January 1, 2015

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Inscapes and Healing: A study on how landscapes created in the play therapy room reflect a childs psyche and assist in the therapeutic process.

By MilesAbstract

This study looks at landscapes created by children in the play therapy room. It demonstrates the value of viewing these landscapes symbolically in order to…

January 1, 2015

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Playing with Fire: An investigation into the role of play and creative therapy with adolescents who have complex social, psychological and emotional issues, within the context of substance misuse services.

By MilesAbstract

Adolescents make decisions and react to the world in a turbo-charged process, based on emotion and quickly-changing brain connections, not logic and experience. Young people…

January 1, 2015

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A study into adult perceptions of pre-school childrens messy play experiences; implications for play therapy intervention. February 2015

By MilesAbstract

This study explores adult perceptions of messy play and its role in pre-school children?s psychological development. Mothers (N= 5) and early years practitioners (N =…

January 1, 2015

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An Exploration of Play Therapists Attitudes towards Self-Care (Implications for Training and Practice).

By MilesAbstract

Within other caring professions, much research has been conducted in the areas of selfcare practices, self-care issues and the incorporation of self-care training within education…

January 1, 2015

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To what extent can puppet play ameliorate the symptoms of social phobia in the classroom?

By MilesAbstract

This study investigated to what extent puppet play sessions might alleviate the symptoms of social phobia in the classroom in four girls aged six to…

January 1, 2015

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An investigation into the lived experience of all participants involved in a six session equine assisted psychotherapy programme with a twelve year old girl presenting with issues of loss and anxiety.

By MilesAbstract

This study evaluates the effect of a six session programme of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) involving a twelve year old (chronological age) female client who…

January 1, 2015

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An exploration of the of existing provision of play therapy interventions for children attending a Special School in Ireland and the influence and perceptions of the school Principals on school based play therapy

Searching for the Self: An exploration of the use of hide-and-seek games in primary school aged children who display behaviour indicative of attachment difficulties, through a series of non-directive play therapy sessions, from an attachment perspective.

A study of the over-parenting of Bangkok children: considerations for play therapists.

IN OTHER WORDS: An evaluation of the effects of the use of shared therapeutic metaphor inspired by Native American songs and stories on girls aged between eight and ten years who exhibit behaviours associated with low self-esteem

An evaluation of the use of non-directive play therapy upon the development of affective and cognitive empathy in primary aged children who display poor conduct

ACROSS THE BARRIERS. An evaluation of the effects on play therapy sessions, process and relationship when the client and therapist do not share a common language and the need for adaptation of practice to accommodate this

An evaluation of the effect of long term play therapy on a child living in kinship care who experienced the death of his parents in infancy

An evaluation of changes in specific behavioural patterns following a series of sandplay session with five to six year old girls demonstrating behaviours associated with separation anxiety

Inscapes and Healing: A study on how landscapes created in the play therapy room reflect a childs psyche and assist in the therapeutic process.

Playing with Fire: An investigation into the role of play and creative therapy with adolescents who have complex social, psychological and emotional issues, within the context of substance misuse services.

A study into adult perceptions of pre-school childrens messy play experiences; implications for play therapy intervention. February 2015

An Exploration of Play Therapists Attitudes towards Self-Care (Implications for Training and Practice).

An investigation into the lived experience of all participants involved in a six session equine assisted psychotherapy programme with a twelve year old girl presenting with issues of loss and anxiety.

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