Abstract
The authors investigated the effectiveness of child-centered play therapy (CCPT) in comparison with an evidence-based intervention, trauma-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with traumatized refugee children aged 6 to 13. Thirty-one traumatized refugee children were randomly assigned to participate in CCPT or TF-CBT in the elementary school setting in the northwest United States. Results indicated that both CCPT and TF-CBT were effective in reducing trauma symptoms according to child and parent report. Findings support the use of CCPT in treating traumatized refugee children.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 57-73 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | International Journal of Play Therapy |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2012 |
Keywords
- PTSD
- cognitive behavior therapy
- play therapy
- refugee children
- trauma
EGS Disciplines
- Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling
