Assignment task:
For this discussion, complete the following:
The case: Sadie, who is 4 years old, lived with her parents until just this last year, when she was removed from her mother and father's care after it was discovered her parents were cooking methamphetamine in the house and Sadie was dirty and had not eaten in days. The court has ruled that the parents are unfit, and their parental rights have been terminated. Sadie is in a temporary foster home, and while her foster mother noted that Sadie is a generally very sweet child, she hides food in her bed and shoes and has occasional night terrors. She had a favorite teddy bear, but the authorities took it away for testing and evidence and her caseworker is trying to find a replica to no avail.
The theory: Choose from one of the five foundational theoretical approaches to play therapy. Explain how play therapy is done while using this theoretical framework. What does a therapist do in session, what are some of the "rules" of this type of play therapy, what makes it distinct from other approaches?
Techniques: Then, select a technique you liked most from the book of techniques in your readings. Summarize the technique briefly and comment on whether this technique could fit with the theoretical approach you have described in the post so far. Why or why not?