Broken Play Theme in Play Therapy

Episode #86 - Broken Play Theme in Play Therapy
Play Therapy Podcast with Dr. Brenna Hicks

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In this episode, we delve into the "Broken Play Theme" in child-centered play therapy's category of safety and control themes.

Exploring Broken Play Theme: Children depict brokenness in their play through two lenses: a broken self or a broken object. This theme delves into hurt, sickness, and damage, whether internal or external.

Healing and Insights: Broken play offers a unique healing potential, allowing children to confront and mend their perceptions of brokenness, whether within themselves, relationships, or the world.

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References:
Cochran, N., Nordling, W., & Cochran, J. (2010). Child-Centered Play Therapy (1st ed.). Wiley.
VanFleet, R., Sywulak, A. E., & Sniscak, C. C. (2010). Child-centered play therapy. Guilford Press.
Landreth, G. L. (2002). Play therapy: The art of the relationship (2nd ed.). Brunner-Routledge.
Bratton, S. C., Landreth, G. L., Kellam, T., & Blackard, S. R. (2006). Child parent relationship therapy (CPRT) treatment manual: A 10-session filial therapy model for training parents. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group.
Benedict, Helen. Themes in Play Therapy. Used with permission to Heartland Play Therapy Institute.