The Effects of a Play Therapy Intervention Conducted by Trained High School Students on the Behavior of Maladjusted Young Children: Implications for School Counselors

摘要: This research study investigated the effectiveness of a child-centered play therapy intervention conducted by trained high school students on behavior preschool and kindergarten children with adjustment difficulties. Specifically, this determined if sessions in skills procedures facilitated change children's behaviors. The experimental group (N=14) each received 20 weekly individual from student enrolled Peer Assistance Leadership class. were randomly paired referred child. completed 7 one-hour training prior to beginning weekly, supervised sessions. control (N=12) no treatment during study. Pre post data collected parents who Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) teachers Early Childhood Scale (ECBS). Multivariate analyses variance gained scored revealed statistical significance 2 4 hypotheses. showed significant decreases internalizing behaviors (p = .025) total CBCL. Although not statistically range, positive trends noted externalizing CBCL .07) ECBS .056). All primary that attended. helped maximize counselor's time meeting needs more students. Implications for counselors are suggestions how begin maintain similar program schools. supports use as an effective helping young variety problems.