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A Troubled Childs World and Her Dramatic Play Therapy
by Eleanor C. Irwin
In this initial diagnostic session, Ellie Irwin, a drama therapist and psychologist, demonstrates the benefits of using play therapy to facilitate sharing of the trauma narrative in a non-threatening manner.
In this initial diagnostic session, Ellie Irwin, a drama therapist and psychologist, sees a troubled four-year-old child who repeatedly injures herself. Inviting the child to play in a sandbox with miniature life toys, Irwin narrates the ensuing play, attempting to understand why the child has internalized her aggression.Throughout the session, Irwin uses play to help the girl share her narrative.The enactment of the child's experiences provides an opportunity for her to take on different roles and direct the therapist’s participation in the session. Using questioning and reflective listening, the therapist is able to keep the child engaged and working through difficult emotions and experiences.This session demonstrated the benefits of using sand tray to facilitate sharing of the trauma narrative in a non-threatening manner.
In this initial diagnostic session, Ellie Irwin, a drama therapist and psychologist, sees a troubled four-year-old child who repeatedly injures herself. Inviting the child to play in a sandbox with miniature life toys, she narrates the ensuing play, attempting to understand why the child has internalized her aggression.Throughout the session, the therapist helps the child, using play to share her narrative.The enactment of her experiences provides an opportunity for the girl to take on different roles and direct the therapist’s participation in the session. Using questioning and reflective listening, the therapist is able to keep the child engaged and working through difficult emotions and experiences.This session demonstrated the benefits of using sand tray to facilitate sharing of the trauma narrative in a non-threatening manner.
Length of video: 00:49:08
English subtitles available
Group ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-776-1
Group ISBN-13 #: 978-1-60124-776-6
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