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Play Therapy Dimensions
Model
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The Play Therapy Dimensions
Model (PTDM) has been
developed, in Canada, by Lorri Yasenik and Ken Gardner, certified play therapy
supervisors and co-directors of The Rocky Mountain Play Therapy
Institute. PTC and PTUK together with PTI have adopted the PTDM as a
standard for good quality play therapy practice and clinical supervision. It
will be incorporated into the competency framework becoming an essential
part of the initial training of play therapists and a CPD/CE
requirement. It is an excellent method to use as a part of
clinical
governance procedures. It is also recommended
that the book and accompanying DVD 'Play Therapy Dimensions Model - A
Decision-Making Guide for Therapists' by Lorri Yasenik and Ken Gardner
ISBN 0-9735628-0-3 is studied by every PTC member. Copies may be
obtained direct from the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy
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Origins of the Model
Developed by Lorri Yasenik & Ken Gardner
Based upon the Prescriptive Play Therapy approach as
expounded by Charles Schaefer
The PTDM incorporates the theories and techniques of a variety of
play therapy approaches to address a spectrum of presenting issues and
problems enabling the construction of an individualised treatment plan
The model encourages therapists to consider moving from their
original point of intervention or approach
But it does not presume that movement has to take place
It allows for movement within a session eg a child stops
metaphorical play and starts talking about problems as well as between
sessions
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Application of the Model
The Play Therapy Dimensions Model is a conceptual framework for:
- Play therapy practice and supervision
- Analysing changes in child’s play /
behaviour
- Assisting session planning & decision
taking
It works with a number of theoretical
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Principles The two axes are
directiveness and consciousness:
Directiveness takes account of:
The degree of therapist immersion
The level of interpretation by the
therapist
Consciousness considers:
The child’s representation of
consciousness in play
The play activities and verbalisations
The four quadrants derived from the two
axes are shown below
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Framework
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The
Quadrants
The book and DVD explains in detail, with
case examples, how the PTDM may be applied to practice and supervision. |
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