Welcome to Research Spotlight!
This page is dedicated to highlighting recent research in play therapy so that you can see what the research says! These studies will focus on a variety of topics to help play therapists in their everyday practice and will feature experts in the field. As part of our renewed research initiative, these articles will be available for a limited time and a quick video explanation can be found on our youtube page HERE. Scroll down to start learning!
Child-centered play therapy parent services: A Q-methodological investigation
Kasie R. Lee & Dee C. Ray
Check out the article HERE! Available until October 6, 2023.
Lee, K. R., & Ray, D. C. (2020). Child-centered play therapy parent services: A Q-methodological investigation. International Journal of Play Therapy, 29(3), 131–143. https://doi.org/10.1037/pla0000120
Child-Centered Play Therapy and Emotional and Behavioral Problems of Children on the Autism Spectrum
Regine K. Chung
Check out the full dissertation HERE! Available through October 6, 2023.
Chung, R.K. (2023). Child-Centered Play Therapy and Emotional and Behavioral Problems of Children on the Autism Spectrum [Doctoral dissertation, University of North Texas). University of North Texas Libraries. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2179206/m1/1/?q=chung%2C%20child-centered%20play%20therapy
Previous videos and covered articles:
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Research Spotlight with Dr. Ahou Vaziri Line |
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Research Spotlight with Dr. Maggie M. Parker Parker, M. M., Hunnicutt Hollenbaugh, K. M., & Kelly, C. T. (2021). Exploring the impact of child-centered play therapy for children exhibiting behavioral problems: A meta-analysis. International Journal of Play Therapy, 30(4), 259–271. https://doi.org/10.1037/pla0000128 |
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Research Spotlight with Drs. Eric S. Davis, Korinne H. Babel, & Amy P. Davis |
Research Spotlight with Dr. Margaret Hindman |
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Research Spotlight with Dr. Ryan Holliman & Pedro J. Blanco |
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Research Spotlight with Dr. Pedro J. Blanco and Dr. Ryan P. Holliman Blanco, P.J., Holliman, R. P. & Carroll, N.C. (2019) The effect of child-centered play therapy on intrinsic motivation and academic achievement of at-risk elementary school students, Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling,5(3), 205-220, https://doi.org/10.1080/23727810.2019.1671758 |
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Research Spotlight with Regine K. Chung, Krystal K. Turner, & Elizabeth V. Aguilar |
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Research Spotlight with Dr. Elizabeth Burgin |
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Research Spotlight with Dr. Kristi Perryman |
Research Spotlight with Dr. Dalena Dillman Taylor |
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Research Spotlight: Child-Centered Play Therapy and Adverse Childhood Experiences |
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Research Spotlight with Dr. Alyssa Swan |
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Research Spotlight with Dr. LaKaavia Taylor |