What is it about?
This study examined a specific type of Child Centered Play Therapy groups in a school setting. Children with disruptive behaviors were placed in one of three groups: 1) Child Centered Groups; 2) Psychoeducational groups; or 3) a control group. The study examined if those in the groups had a decrease in disruptive behavior and an increase in positive social skills.
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Why is it important?
This study showed that small groups in a school setting led by trained mental health professionals can make an impact on disruptive behavior in children. Small groups are a time efficient method of changing children's behavior.
Perspectives
This research shows that small groups make a difference on student behavior in the classroom. The ability to get away from the larger classroom and have special time with the school counselor with a few other students is the key.
Mary Fry
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This page is a summary of: Effectiveness of child-centered and psychoeducational groups on disruptive behavior., International Journal of Play Therapy, October 2020, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/pla0000124.
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