Psychodynamic Play Therapy: A Case of Selective Mutism

• Main Authors: Fernandez, Karina Therese G, Sugay, Celine O
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2016
• Subjects: Child Psychology; Communication Sciences and Disorders; Psychology; Somatic Psychology
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/psychology-faculty-pubs/354; https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fpla0000034
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

Psychodynamic play therapy, when used in treating selective mutism, focuses on how a child utilizes materials, which help in understanding the child and the mute behavior through symbols. Playing becomes the child’s way to communicate and make sense of his experiences. The child is given the opportu...