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2. Facilitate the 7 essentials Look as if they have been Expression of a wide range ofplayed withfeelings Are durable Exploration of real-life experiences Are plain (without characters, Reality testing of limitsdesign) Development of positive self-image Are not Development of self understandingelectronic/mechanical Opportunity to develop self- Are organizedcontrol 3. A r Rg e eg l ar e le a -s s ls e ii fv eeC er xe p There should be private space where the childa rcan escapet ei sToys must be kept in good repair or discardedv se i The room should be designed to facilitate the 8on principles of play therapy 4. 8 Principles 7 Structured responsesWarm, friendly rapport Track behaviorChild is accepted as isReflect contentPermissiveness is establishedReflect feelingAlertness to childs feelings Facilitate decision-makingChilds ability to problem-solveis respected Facilitate creativityChild directs his own words andEsteem-buildingplay Facilitate the relationshipChild sets the paceLimits are set sparingly 5. Permissiveness Guidelines for Limits Believe that children will choose positive in the childcooperative behavior, if given enough chance centered play Establish total limits (not open to interpretation, orargument) therapy Emphasis is on the object and behavior, not the approach doesindividuals (I, you, and we) Look at the limits on your cardnot mean the Have confidence that the child will follow the limit acceptance of Have a logical consequence ready for if s/he all behaviors doesnt(Landreth, 6. Developmentally Adding a therapeutic element to the playAppropriatePractice #10:helps to strengthen the bond between teacherPlay is an and childimportantvehicle for A child who loves you, will do anything for youdeveloping self-regulation, and Model uses encouragement with tracking,promoting logical consequences, and limit settinglanguage,cognition, and Recognize the goal behind behavior andsocialcompetence increase acceptanceRather than Note: Training is recommended beforedetracting fromacademic implementing this model into a classroomlearning, play Many school counselors can offer this trainingappears tosupport theabilities thatunderlie such 7. Landreth, G. L. (2002). Play therapy: The art of therelationship, second ed. New York, NYAxline, V. (1969). Play therapy. New York, NYKaduson, H., Schaefer, C. (Eds). (1997). 101 Favorite playtherapy techniques. Lanham, MDMagnuson, S. (2003) Play as therapy: Counselors andsocial studies educators collaborating to help children.Int J Soc Educ. 18 (1), 59-66White, J, Flynt, M, & Draper, K (1997). Kinder therapy:Teachers as therapeutic agents. Journal of Play Therapy,6 (2), 33-49 8. Image Resources 1. http://en.sawo.org.my/?page_id=119 2. http://www.childtherapytoys.com/store/aggression_toys.html 4. http://www.preparedpantry.com/how-to-make-playdough.htm 5. http://dollsandtoys.com/Trudi-Pink-Giraffe-Sleeper-Waterproof-Baby-Doll-p-8104.html 6. http://www.landofnod.com/kitchen-and-grocery/toys-gifts/1 7. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl 8. http://www.123rf.com/stock-photo/paintbrush.html 9. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ivygateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/crazykid-237x300.jpg&imgrefurl