Effectiveness of Group Play Therapy on Problematic Behaviors and Symptoms of Anxiety of Preschool Children. Issue 2 (3rd April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Swan, Karrie L.; Kaff, Marilyn; Haas, Sara
• Is Part Of: Journal for specialists in group work. Volume 44:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 82
• Page End: 98
• Publication Date: 2019-04-03
• Subjects: Anxiety -- classroom behaviors -- group play therapy -- preschool children; Group counseling -- Periodicals; Group psychotherapy -- periodicals; 616.8915205
• DOI: 10.1080/01933922.2019.1599478
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0193-3922

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The current study explored the effects of child-centered group play therapy (CCGPT) on anxiety symptoms and problematic classroom behaviors of preschool children. Using a single case design, 4 preschool children with clinical levels of anxiety problems as rated by parents or teachers on the Child Behavior Checklist/Caregiver-Teacher Report Form, participated in 10 sessions of CCGPT. Participants' problematic classroom behaviors were examined prior to and during participation in CCGPT. After participation in group play therapy, all 4 children exhibited decreased anxiety symptoms and fewer problematic classroom behaviors. A discussion of limitations and implications for future research are discussed.