The "State of the Art" of Play Therapy in 2001

• There are a wide range of techniques, not all well specified,
• Tied to numerous theories and often to only to ideas (= not well linked to theory).
• Limited training opportunities, and
• Limited supervision and consultation opportunities,
• Some research supports effectiveness, but not tied to specific symptoms.

• Many "educational" products and approaches run the risk of being coercive or unempathic,
• A problem magnified by the results focus of managed care and public programs.
  

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© James Drisko, PhD
last updated 2/21/01