Play Therapy in a Natural Setting: A Case Example

Journal article

Denise Peterson, Jennifer N. Boswell
2015

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Peterson, D., & Boswell, J. N. (2015). Play Therapy in a Natural Setting: A Case Example.

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Peterson, Denise, and Jennifer N. Boswell. “Play Therapy in a Natural Setting: A Case Example” (2015).

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Peterson, Denise, and Jennifer N. Boswell. Play Therapy in a Natural Setting: A Case Example. 2015.

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@article{denise2015a,
  title = {Play Therapy in a Natural Setting: A Case Example},
  year = {2015},
  author = {Peterson, Denise and Boswell, Jennifer N.}
}

Abstract

Play therapy is commonly used when working with children in counseling. Play therapists work at a developmentally appropriate level to assist children with a variety of mental health and behavioral concerns. Traditionally, play therapy and many counseling methods occur in office settings. We propose that play therapists and other mental health professionals working with children integrate nature and natural settings into their work. The use of nature has been shown to be effective in helping people cope with mental health and physical ailments. In this article, we explore the benefits of the use of nature in mental health and provide a case example of the use of nature and natural settings in counseling.