Play Therapy with Children in Crisis, Second Edition Individual, Group, and Family Treatment

by Webb, Nancy Boyd

• ISBN13: 9781572304857
• ISBN10: 1572304855
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-08-05
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

Fordham Univ., Tarrytown, NY. Focuses on the treatment of children who have experienced crises resulting from psychological, physical, or envir- onmental events. Presents case studies in a two- column format, giving the content and rationale for intervention. Includes literature reviews, treatment plans, and more. Previous edition: c1991.

Author Biography

Nancy Boyd Webb, DSW, BCD, RPT-S, is University Distinguished Professor of Social Work at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. Her publications include Helping Bereaved Children and Social Work Practice with Children, as well as an award-winning video, Techniques of Play Therapy. In addition to teaching and writing, she maintains a clinical practice and supervises and consults with schools and agencies. A board-certified diplomate in clinical social work and a registered play therapy supervisor, Dr. Webb presents frequently at play therapy, social work, and mental health conferences in the United States and abroad.

Table of Contents

PART I. INTRODUCTION
Assessment of the Child in Crisis	3	(26)
Nancy Boyd Webb
Definition of Crisis	3	(1)
Tripartite Crisis Assessment	4	(2)
The Nature of the Crisis Situation	6	(5)
Assessment of the Individual Child in Crisis	11	(9)
Factors in the Support System	20	(3)
Terminology Clarification: Distinctions between ``Crisis'' and ``Posttraumatic Stress Response''	23	(1)
References	24	(5)
Play Therapy Crisis Intervention with Children	29	(20)
Nancy Boyd Webb
Definition and Purposes of Play Therapy	30	(2)
Play Therapy in Crisis Situations	32	(2)
Range of Play Therapy Methods	34	(7)
Role of the Play Therapist	41	(1)
Training in Child Therapy	42	(1)
Group and Family Play Therapy	42	(1)
Parent Counseling	43	(1)
Versatile Application of Play Therapy	44	(1)
References	44	(5)
PART II. THE CRISES OF VIOLENCE AND ABUSE
The Child Witness of Parental Violence: Case of Michael, Age 4, and Follow-Up at Age 16	49	(25)
Nancy Boyd Webb
The Case: Michael Spivak, Age 4	51	(18)
Comments	69	(1)
Follow-Up: Michael, Age 16	70	(2)
Study Questions	72	(1)
References	72	(2)
Helping Forgotten Victims: Using Activity Groups with Children Who Witness Violence	74	(30)
Danielle Nisivoccia
Maxine Lynn
Children and Violence	74	(1)
Developmental Issues and Violence	75	(1)
The Use of Groups with Children	75	(4)
Case Example: A Group for Child Witnesses of Violence	79	(22)
Conclusion	101	(1)
Study Questions	101	(1)
References	101	(3)
The Assessment and Treatment of Family Sexual Abuse: Case of Rosa, Age 6	104	(27)
Virginia C. Strand
Theoretical Framework	104	(7)
The Case: Rosa Torres, Age 6	111	(16)
Eight Years Later: Hypothetical Issues and Outcomes for Rosa	127	(2)
Study Questions	129	(1)
References	129	(2)
Witness and Victim of Multiple Abuses: Case of Randy, Age 10, in a Residential Treatment Center, and Follow-Up at Age 19 in Prison	131	(33)
Joan S. Doyle
David Stoop
The Case: Randy, Age 10	134	(22)
Comments	156	(1)
Follow-Up: Randy, Age 19	156	(3)
Concluding Comments	159	(1)
Study Questions	160	(3)
References	163	(1)
Multiple Traumas of Refugees---Near Drowning and Witnessing of Maternal Rape: Case of Sergio, Age 9, and Follow-Up at Age 16	164	(19)
Teresa Bevin
The Case: Sergio Mora, Age 9	165	(15)
Comments	180	(1)
Update: Sergio, Age 16	181	(1)
Study Questions	182	(1)
References	182	(1)
Betrayed by a Trusted Adult: Structured Time-Limited Group Therapy with Elementary School Children Abused by a School Employee	183	(20)
David Pelcovitz
Rationale for Group Therapy with Sexually Abused Children	183	(2)
Case Example: Group for Child Victims of Extrafamilial Sexual Abuse	185	(11)
Concluding Comments	196	(1)
Study Questions	197	(1)
References	198	(5)
PART III. VARIOUS FAMILY CRISES
Persistent and Chronic Neglect in the Context of Poverty---When Parents Can't Parent: Case of Ricky, Age 3	203	(22)
Louise M. Tonning
The Changing Role of Grandparents	203	(1)
Caretaker--Child Attachment	204	(1)
The Case: Ricky, Age 3	205	(16)
Concluding Comments	221	(1)
Study Questions	222	(1)
References	222	(3)
School-Based Peer Therapy to Facilitate Mourning in Latency-Age Children Following Sudden Parental Death: Cases of Joan, Age 10 1/2, and Roberta, Age 9 1/2, with Follow-Up 8 Years Later	225	(27)
Joyce Bluestone
Grieving in Latency	226	(3)
Developmental Tasks of Latency	229	(1)
The Role of the School Social Worker	230	(1)
Play Therapy in the School	230	(1)
The Cases: Joan, Age 10 1/2, and Roberta, Age 9 1/2	231	(16)
Follow-Up: Joan and Roberta, 8 Years Later	247	(3)
Study Questions	250	(1)
References	250	(2)
A Suicide Threat Uncovers Multiple Family Problems: Case of Philip, Age 8, Evaluated in a Psychiatric Emergency Room	252	(20)
Jane Price Osuna
Nancy Boyd Webb
Psychiatric Emergencies	252	(1)
Crisis Intervention	253	(2)
Effects of Divorce on Latency-Age Children	255	(1)
Effects of Physical Maltreatment on Children's Development	255	(1)
Suicide Threats in Latency-Age Children	256	(1)
The Case: Philip, Age 8	257	(10)
Comments	267	(1)
Eight Years Later: Hypothetical Issues and Outcomes for Philip	268	(2)
Study Questions	270	(1)
References	271	(1)
Unresolved Conflicts in a Divorced Family: Case of Charlie, Age 10	272	(22)
Howard Robinson
Mastering Experience through Play	272	(1)
Play and Therapeutic Attunement	273	(1)
Therapeutic Benefits of Drawing in Play Therapy	273	(1)
Therapeutic Values Guiding Play Therapy	274	(1)
The Case: Charlie, Age 10	275	(12)
Eight Years Later: Retrospective Review	287	(5)
Study Questions	292	(1)
References	292	(2)
The Many Losses of Children in Substance-Disordered Families: Individual and Group Interventions	294	(24)
Roey C. Ficaro
Treatment Approaches	295	(3)
Family Issues	298	(1)
Referrals for Parents and Families	299	(1)
Benefits of Group Counseling	299	(3)
Example of Individual Referral and Counseling: Case of Jill, Age 12	302	(7)
Example of Group Counseling: Cases of Jill and Others	309	(6)
Concluding Comments	315	(1)
Study Questions	315	(1)
References	316	(1)
Resources for COAs and COSAs	317	(1)
Developmental Identity Crisis in Nontraditional Families: Cases of Emma, Age 8, and Chad, Age 13, Children of Lesbian Parents	318	(23)
Leslie H. Wind
The Adult Experience	318	(1)
Children's Experiences	319	(1)
Implications for Treatment	320	(1)
Parent--Child Attachment	321	(1)
Family Identity	322	(1)
First Case Example: Emma, Age 8	323	(6)
Second Case Example: Chad, Age 13	329	(5)
Concluding Comments	334	(2)
Study Questions	336	(1)
References	336	(5)
PART IV. MEDICAL/HEALTH CRISES
HIV/AIDS in the Family: Group Treatment for Latency-Age Children Affected by the Illness of a Family Member	341	(15)
Nelly F. de Ridder
Characteristics of a Group for HIV-Affected Children	342	(2)
Group Process	344	(4)
Issues for the Group Facilitator	348	(3)
Selected Play Therapy Interventions	351	(2)
Guidelines for Group Facilitators	353	(1)
Study Questions	354	(1)
Acknowledgments	355	(1)
References	355	(1)
Life-Threatening Blood Disorder: Case of Daniel, Age 11, and His Mother	356	(24)
Carol P. Kaplan
Effects of Serious Illness on Development in Latency	357	(3)
The Case: Daniel Rogers, Age 11	360	(16)
Comments	376	(1)
Eight Years Later: Retrospective Review	376	(2)
Study Questions	378	(1)
References	378	(2)
Childhood Cancer and the Family: Case of Tim, Age 6, and Follow-Up at Age 15	380	(27)
Robin F. Goodman
Effects of Cancer on Children	380	(2)
Developmental Considerations	382	(1)
Children's Understanding of Death	383	(1)
Helping Children Cope with Illness	384	(1)
Use of Nonverbal Therapy Techniques	385	(1)
The Case: Tim Bradley, Age 6	386	(13)
Comments	399	(1)
Follow-Up: Tim, Age 15	400	(1)
Study Questions	401	(1)
References	401	(6)
PART V. THE CRISES OF CATASTROPHIC EVENTS AND WAR
The Aftermath of a Plane Crash---Helping a Survivor Cope with Deaths of Mother and Sibling: Case of Mary, Age 8, and Follow-Up at Age 17	407	(23)
Victor Fornari
The Crisis Scene: January 25, 1990	408	(1)
The Case: Mary, Age 8,	409	(14)
Summary and Comments	423	(1)
Follow-Up: Mary, Age 17	424	(3)
Community Health Care Response Following a Plane Crash	427	(1)
Study Questions	428	(1)
References	429	(1)
School-Based Crisis Assessment and Intervention with Children Following Urban Bombings	430	(18)
Nancy Boyd Webb
Typical Responses of Children to Disasters	431	(1)
Reactions of Children Following the New York City Bombing	431	(2)
Reactions of Children Following the Oklahoma City Bombing	433	(1)
The Tripartite Crisis Assessment	434	(5)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder	439	(1)
School-Based Crisis Intervention Following a Disaster	440	(4)
Conclusion	444	(1)
Study Questions	445	(1)
Acknowledgment	445	(1)
References	445	(3)
International Consultation and Intervention on Behalf of Children Affected by War	448	(23)
Brenda Williams-Gray
War and Children	448	(1)
The Setting in Croatia	449	(1)
Theoretical Framework	450	(3)
Outcomes of War: Trauma	453	(1)
Outcomes of War: Adaptation, Resiliency, and Coping	454	(1)
The Case: The Zelta Family	455	(8)
Considerations for Consultants in the International Arena	463	(2)
Advocacy and the World Response during an International Crisis	465	(1)
Study Questions	466	(1)
Acknowledgments	466	(1)
References	466	(5)
PART VI. SUPPORT FOR THERAPISTS
Self-Help for the Helpers: Preventing Vicarious Traumatization	471	(22)
Katherine Ryan
Reactions to Trauma	471	(1)
Psychotherapists' Reactions to Trauma Victims	472	(1)
Models of Responses to Therapy with Trauma Survivors	473	(4)
Vicarious Traumatization	477	(1)
Feelings Specifically Associated with Child Victims	478	(1)
Tasks for Novice Therapists	479	(1)
Tasks for Therapists Who Are Survivors Themselves	480	(1)
Addressing the Needs of the Therapist: Trauma Therapy Supervision	480	(1)
Recommended Strategies for Therapists	481	(2)
An Example of a Consultation Group Meeting	483	(6)
Concluding Remarks	489	(1)
Study Questions	490	(1)
Acknowledgments	490	(1)
References	490	(3)
Play Therapy Resources	493	(4)
Suppliers of Play Materials	493	(1)
Selected Training Programs	494	(3)
Index	497