International Journal of Play Therapy
Volume 21, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 57-73

Treatment for childhood refugee trauma: A randomized, controlled trial (Article)

Schottelkorb A.A.* , Doumas D.M. , Garcia R.
  • a Department of Counselor Education, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1721, United States
  • b Department of Counselor Education, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1721, United States
  • c Department of Counselor Education, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1721, United States

Abstract

The authors investigated the effectiveness of child-centered play therapy (CCPT) in comparison with an evidence-based intervention, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with traumatized refugee children aged 6 to 13. Thirty-one traumatized refugee children were randomly assigned to participate in CCPT or TF-CBT in the elementary school setting in the northwest United States. Results indicated that both CCPT and TF-CBT were effective in reducing trauma symptoms according to child and parent report. Findings support the use of CCPT in treating traumatized refugee children. © 2012 Association for Play Therapy.

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cognitive behavior therapy Play therapy Refugee children PTSD trauma

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84872608176&doi=10.1037%2fa0027430&partnerID=40&md5=55a21b2b87c05c60fdcfdc7fb6df9cab
DOI: 10.1037/a0027430
ISSN: 15556824
Cited by: 46
Original Language: English