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Te oud om te spelen? Een exploratie van het belang van spel en speelsheid in de behandeling van moeilijk bereikbare adolescenten

Journal Contribution - Journal Article

Play is a remarkable vehicle for development, even for adolescents. In a psychodynamic approach, play in the treatment of multiple traumatized adolescents is extremely viable. It gives rise to a new therapeutic and creative language and can reach the deep defensive layers in these adolescents’ functioning. Play improves trust, scaffolds affect regulation and supports vitality, building blocks in trauma work and foundations of positive identity development.
Journal: Tijdschrift voor Psychotherapie
ISSN: 0165-1188
Issue: 5
Volume: 44
Pages: 300 - 314
Publication year:2018
Accessibility:Open