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Kotze, Etna. "'n Spelterapieprogram vir die adolessente dogter wat seksueel misbruik is." Thesis, Pretoria : [s.n.], 2006. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-12132006-145617.
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Venter, Estelle. "Die benutting van projektiewe tegnieke ten opsigte van die moeder se emosionele belewenis van 'n miskraam." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2003. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-10132004-081502.
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Stander, Charlize. "Communicating through Gestalt play techniques: the experiences of adolescents with a hearing impairment." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/78027.
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Hearing impairment is a major impairment that disrupts one of the most important
functions and needs of the human being, namely, to communicate. Due to elusive
understanding of the phenomenon, hearing impairment is seen as one of the serious
anomalies, next to visual impairment.
Hearing loss has adverse effects on speech, language, cognitive and psychosocial
development, and subsequently affects educational and vocational attainment. There is
also an effect of hearing loss on behavioural and social functions, as well as general
quality of life. The effects of hearing loss are different for everyone, but most hearingimpaired adolescents suffer some social, psychological and physical problems as a result
of their hearing loss.
It is against this background that the study sought to explore whether the communication
between the adolescent with a hearing impairment and a social worker or a counsellor
could be improved. The researcher therefore implemented the use of Gestalt play
techniques with adolescents who live with a hearing impairment with the aim of exploring
their experiences of communication by means of these techniques. Gestalt play
techniques were utilised in order to gain insight into the experiences of adolescents when
making use of these techniques for communication.
The research was conducted by means of a qualitative research approach. The study
was exploratory and descriptive in nature and the type of research was applied. The
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researcher made use of an instrumental case study as a research design. Non-probability
sampling methods were used, as the sample was not randomly selected. Specific criteria
were specified for selection of five participants. Data collection by means of semistructured interviews was conducted after group sessions were held to explore the
experiences of adolescents with a hearing impairment of communicating through Gestalt
play techniques. During the research, play techniques were used to enhance
communication and the ‘sense of self’. There was, however, no exploration of specific
issues and therapy was not provided. Data was analysed by making use of thematic
analysis by identifying themes or patterns in the data.
The empirical findings confirmed different experiences by participants in terms of
communication by means of play techniques. Techniques selected were non-threatening,
easy to understand and not for therapeutic purposes. The use of contact functions
enhanced the sense of self, which allowed participants to express their emotions. The
participants indicated drawing, clay and drawing a safe place as useful and positive
experiences. The use of play techniques and activities that were abstract in nature were
not generally experienced in a positive manner. The participants were supportive in the
group setting as they had shared experiences and understandings, which enabled them
to talk freely and openly. Their need to connect with peers, especially having a hearing
impairment in common, bonded them. Therefore, play techniques to enhance
communication had a positive emotional effect on participants as heightened awareness
of emotions were experienced.
Recommendations for practice can be highlighted as social workers or counsellors should
be knowledgeable regarding adolescent development and hearing impairment as a phenomenon, about various communication forms and should be able to adjust their communication style when communicating with hearing-impaired children/adolescents. It is also important that time is spend on the establishment of a therapeutic relationship with the child/adolescent.Mini Dissertation (MSW (Play-based Intervention))--University of Pretoria, 2020.
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Janse, van Rensburg Liza. "The experiences of professionals utilizing sensory–motor play with young children in Gestalt play therapy / Elizabeth Sarah Janse van Rensburg." Thesis, North-West University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/7357.
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The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of professionals
utilizing sensory-motor play (SMP) with young children (YC) in Gestalt play therapy in
order to provide recommendations for professionals and to create an awareness of the
value of SMP in Gestalt play therapy. Coming from an occupational therapy
background, the researcher became aware of the potential value of utilizing sensorymotor
play in Gestalt play therapy with YC. SMP, being a vital part of the sensory
integration developmental process of YC, promotes body awareness through muscle
movement and control. Awareness is one of the major aims of Gestalt play therapy. All
the senses contribute to YC's awareness, including the frequently unacknowledged
vestibu lar and proprioceptive senses. In order to treat YC holistically, the developmental
importance of SMP should be acknowledged and integrated in the therapy process.
Professionals young children working in this field, coming from diverse educational
backgrounds, do not necessarily have the knowledge or experience of the utilization of
SMPwith YC.
A qualitative research approach with a case study research design was adopted in
order to explore and describe the experiences of professionals regarding the utilization
of SMP with YC in Gestalt play therapy, through applied research. The empirical data
was collected by conducting two focus group discussions with professionals from
diverse educational backgrounds. Two main themes with different sub-themes and
categories were identified by analysing the data. The main themes are that participants
are of the opinion that SMP enhances the therapeutic relationship and that SMP has a
self-regulatory function.
The researcher concludes that professionals gained a new awareness regarding the
subject of discussion and experienced that uti lizing SMP in Gestalt play therapy with YC
can promote and facilitate whole body/mind awareness and integrated healing.Thesis (M.A. (Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.
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Louw, Elsabe. "Gestaltspeltegnieke in die assessering van die pleegkind se eiewaarde in sy middelkinderjare." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2006. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-04172007-145003.
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Coetzee, Elthea. "Creative group music teaching and the principles of Gestalt play therapy in the foundation phase in South African education." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/5290.
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Thesis (MMus (Music))--University of Stellenbosch, 2010.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Music teaching in groups is an important aspect of the development of the child in Foundation Phase teaching. Early childhood has been described as the most critical period in the child’s musical development. With the introduction of Outcomes based Education in South Africa, the curriculum regarding the presentation of music classes has changed. Similarities between music group classes and Gestalt Play Therapy were investigated, with the aim of incorporating concepts of Gestalt Play Therapy into music group classes. Legislation was studied in order to determine the expectations of the South African government, and specifically the education departments, relating to music teaching. In the present curriculum, the weight allocation for music in the Foundation Phase was significantly reduced from what it was previously. Teachers must structure their own music programme into their curriculum. Investigation into the presentation of creative music group classes, with the incorporation of the principles of Gestalt Play Therapy, was undertaken in this research study. Gestalt Play Therapy is a holistic approach that combines the principles of Gestalt theory with Play Therapy. Research was undertaken to investigate whether specific stages in Gestalt Play Therapy could be successfully combined with music group classes. This research emphasizes that the developmental stages of the child, specifically physical, neurological, cognitive and language development, should be taken into account when presenting lessons, and that children may be guided towards a higher level of integration and balance in themselves. Research into OBE principles suggests that the way forward could be a continuation of the OBE model, but with certain amendments. An inductive study of practical observation and presentation of creative group classes was undertaken. It was found that most teachers were not adequately qualified to present music classes, and creativity was not satisfactorily addressed in their lessons.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Musiekonderrig in groepe is ‘n belangrike aspek rakende die ontwikkeling van die kind in Grondslagfase onderrig. Vroeë kinderjare word beskryf as die mees kritieke periode in die kind se musikale ontwikkeling. Met die inwerkingstelling van Uitkomsgebaseerde onderrig in Suid-Afrika, het die kurrikulum aangaande die aanbieding van musiekklasse verander. Ooreenkomste tussen musiekonderrig in groepe en Gestalt Spelterapie is ondersoek, met die doel om konsepte van Gestalt Spelterapie in musiekonderrig in groepe te inkorporeer. Wetgewing is bestudeer om die verwagtinge, aangaande musiekonderrig, van die Suid Afrikaanse regering, en spesifiek die onderwysdepartemente, te bepaal. Binne die huidige kurrikulum is die gewig toegeken aan musiek, binne die Grondslagfase, aansienlik verminder van voorheen. Onderwysers moet self hul musiekprogramme binne hulle kurrikulum struktureer. ‘n Ondersoek is geloods om die aanbieding van kreatiewe musiekonderrig in groepe te kombineer met die beginsels van Gestalt Spelterapie. Gestalt Spelterapie is ‘n holistiese benadering wat die beginsels van Gestalt teorie kombineer met Spelterapie. Navorsing is gedoen om te bepaal of spesifieke stadia in Gestalt Spelterapie suksesvol gekombineer kan word met musiekonderrig in groepe. Hierdie navorsing benadruk dat die ontwikkelingsstadia van die kind, spesifiek fisiologies, neurologies, kognitief en taalontwikkeling, in ag geneem moet word wanneer lesse aangebied word, en dat kinders hierdeur gelei kan word na ‘n hoër vlak van innerlike integrasie en balans. v Navorsing gedoen betreffende die beginsels van Uitkomsgebaseerde onderrig is aanduidend dat hierdie onderrigmodel wel voortgesit sou kon word, maar met bepaalde aanpassings. ‘n Induktiewe studie van praktiese waarneming sowel as aanbieding van kreatiewe groepsklasse is onderneem. Daar is bevind dat die meeste onderwysers nie voldoende gekwalifiseerd is om musiekklasse aan te bied nie, en kreatiwiteit is ook nie bevredigend in hulle lesse aangespreek nie.
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Serfontein, Mariana. "The effect of Gestalt group work on behavioural aspects of ADHD among adolescents in a school setting." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/62656.
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Parents and educators are often the first to notice that a learner is not coping in the school setting and is displaying certain disruptive behavioural aspects associated with a diagnosis of ADHD. For many parents this behaviour and resulting diagnosis of ADHD comes as a shock and they do not understand where it originates from, how it manifests within each individual or how to manage these symptoms successfully. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic, neurodevelopmental disorder with no cure that can be identified according to the criteria laid out in the DSM-V (2013). Although no longer diagnosed as a learning disorder per se, ADHD is associated with several co-morbid conditions such as learning disabilities and psychological conditions that have a negative effect on learning (DSM-V, 2013:59). The goal of this study was to explore and describe the effect of Gestalt group work on the behavioural aspects associated with ADHD among adolescents in a school setting. Gestalt play therapy and in particular Gestalt group work, was employed in order to assist the adolescent diagnosed with ADHD in managing these disruptive behaviours. The research was conducted with adolescents in a secondary school in Gauteng. These adolescents were diagnosed with ADHD and were often singled out as being disruptive within the classroom. The population for this study was adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 years, previously diagnosed with ADHD, who formed part of a specific school community. The researcher made use of non-probability sampling; specifically purposive and volunteer sampling. Seven adolescents were selected to take part in the quantitative research study, over a period of eight sessions (Strydom & Delport, 2011:392). The study was exploratory in nature and the type of research was applied research. The research design that was appropriate was the single-system design, seeing that this design enhances the link between research and practice (Strydom, 2011a:160). A standardised check list, the 'Current ADHD symptoms scale self-report' was used to obtain information by means of a pretest, mid-point and posttest measurement. This is a standardised measuring instrument that has been developed and tested through empirical methods of instrument development (Adler, Spencer, Faraone, Kessler, Howes, Biederman & Secnik, 2006). The data collected for this study was analysed statistically, through the univariate method of analysis. Computerised worksheets in Excel enabled the researcher to structure findings and to make the most valid and objective recommendations through organised interpretation of data collected (Fouchè & Bartley, 2011). Findings were presented graphically and illustrated in figures. All relevant ethical considerations were considered, for example participants provided informed assent, while their parents provided informed consent for the research to be conducted. Gestalt play provided for theme-based group sessions, assisting participants in recognising as well as mastering positive behaviour, as an alternative to the disruptive behavioural aspect of this condition. The research provided useful research data with regards to the use of both group work and Gestalt play techniques in assisting the adolescent with ADHD in addressing their disruptive behaviour. Gestalt group work as method of intervention seemed to have a positive effect on disruptive behaviour related to ADHD. The group as a whole had improved their behaviour for both the characteristics of ADHD. Behavioural aspects characterised by inattention, as well as hyperactivity and impulsivity for the group of respondents, had improved through the application of Gestalt play techniques. The group of respondents therefore perceived that they had benefited in terms of the improvement of these behavioural aspects of ADHD. It is recommended that educators, parents and caregivers be trained regarding ADHD in order to comprehend the nature of this disorder and the impact thereof on the learner and fellow learners in the classroom. Learners should become aware of their diagnosis, the symptoms and the disruptive element of their behaviour, the impact that this behaviour has in the classroom, as well as the resources available for the adolescent in addressing challenges.Mini Dissertation (MSW)--University of Pretoria, 2017.
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Brisbois, Blake. "The Lived Experience of Facilitating the Violet Oaklander Model of Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1467798020.
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Ablort-Morgan, Catherine Elizabeth. "The impact of music within play therapy on the classroom behaviour of autistic children." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2003. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-10152004-082824.
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Fourie, Susanchen Maria. "The use of the Nine Figure Picture Story within Gestalt play therapy for adolescent survivors of sexual trauma / Susanchen Maria Fourie." Thesis, North-West University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/8459.
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Sexual abuse of children and adolescents has reached pandemic proportions in Namibia. It is widely
recognised that this traumagenic experience could have a profound and long-lasting effect on
survivors. Nevertheless, few survivors in Namibia access therapy; often because of non-disclosure or
non-reporting, being socioeconomically disadvantaged and the overburdened public sector therapists.
This study set out to explore how adolescent survivors use the Nine Figure Picture Story (9FPS)
embedded within the context of Gestalt Healing tasks. A variety of play therapy experiments was
used to raise the clients’ awareness and to evoke their therapy stories (as these relate to Gestalt
therapy) and their trauma stories (by means of the 9FPS). The researcher-therapist hoped that the
study would enhance the understanding of the meaning-making of sexually abused adolescent clients,
and in doing so, contribute to therapeutic practice in Namibia and elsewhere.
Research which aims to uncover personal meaning-making and hear the voice of the participants
already suggests that the qualitative paradigm would be apposite. An exploratory case study was
conducted in Namibia between August 2010 and November 2010. Two adolescent survivors of
sexual abuse who met the eligibility criteria were drawn from the population by means of nonprobability
sampling. The sample was heterogeneous: one participant was a survivor of chronic
intrafamilial rape; the other of a single incident, extrafamilial child sexual abuse (CSA). The data
corpus included six and ten recorded therapeutic sessions with the two clients respectively;
transcribed intake and termination semi-structured interviews with the parents; the researcher’s
process and observation notes; and the clients’ objets d'art and Therapy diaries. To capture the
tapestry of CSA accurately and holistically, the stories of the two participants were first analysed
individually and thereafter synthesised into a theoretical comparative analysis. Trustworthiness was
enhanced by means of investigator, theory, data and methodological triangulation. A number of
safety, beneficence and non-maleficence measures contributed to the ethicality of this sensitive
research.
The research uncovered that, despite their differences, the two participants presented with
posttraumatic signs and patterns often reported in the literature. Most insightful was how the
survivors disavowed the CSA to become “not me” (Joyce & Sills, 2006: 92). As it relates to
neurobiological hypotheses, it was revealed that the tactile and visuospatial Gestalt play therapy,
specifically the 9FPS, seemed to access and address the fragmented, non-sequenced and non-verbal
trauma memory. It was found that the 9FPSs gave the unfinished business from the past a
miniaturised dimension in the present and that the “differentiated unity” (Reynolds, 2005: 162)
enhanced its assimilation into the self.Thesis (M.A. (Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012
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Mengel, Nadia. "A Social Work assessment of the emotional needs of HIV/AIDS orphans." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2003. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08182004-090705.
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Winter, Carla Marika. "Bemagtiging van enkelouerkinders in hulle laat middelkinderjare in 'n middestad konteks deur gestaltgroepwerk." Thesis, Pretoris : [s.n.], 2003. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-01262004-082356.
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Rottier, Martha Francina. "Benutting van sandspel in die eksplorering van die leefwêreld van adolessente volgens die gestaltbenadering in maatskaplike werk." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1831.
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Thesis (M Social Work (Social Work))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009.Goal: The aim of this study is to use the Gestalt approach to explore, and to make use of sandplay to describe and observe the world of the adolescent client, in order to lead the social worker to gain insight and understanding to the world of the adolescent. This study was done because the researcher observed that sandplay achieved very positive effects with children, adolescents and adults. This study was motivated by the desire to provide recommendations to the social workers in practice about the value and use of sandplay in the exploration of the world of the adolescent The literature study focussed on a) the adolescent life-phase in order to determine the specific developmental aspects and characteristics of the adolescent, b) to define the possibilities of sandplay as an exploration medium, as well as c) assessing the Gestalt approach as orientation theory and as practice theory with sandplay. In this research, a qualitative methodology was used combined with a case-study research design. Sandplay was used as a medium for exploration with three adolescent participants. They were selected by means of a non-probability sampling. The researcher used detailed, in-depth, data gathering methods which included six measuring instruments. These instruments included: a standardised questionnaire to give an indication of personality-traits of the participants; two questionnaires to determine the behaviour, thought patterns and domestic circumstances of the participants; semi-structured interview-schedules to explore the sandtrays of the participants; photographs to accurately capture and record the sandtrays; as well as observations recording the behaviour and non-verbal communication of the participants. The researcher concludes that, according to the Gestalt-approach, exploration with sandplay is an effective method to explore the world of the adolescent. This method provides adequate information to the social worker to understand the world of the adolescent client. Sandplay, according to the Gestalt approach, contributes value to social work practice, because it enhances the effectiveness of exploration and intervention. Sandplay provides the social worker with comprehensive information about the adolescent, and enables the social worker to identify the core problem of the adolescent expeditiously. Sandplay involves the adolescent in a sensory, cognitive and emotional manner, which contributes to more information being exposed that leads to more effective interventions. This method is also novel, interesting and challenging to the social worker and the adolescent. The researcher recommends sandplay for the exploration of the world of the adolescent be preceded by establishing a therapeutic relationship with the adolescent. Once a relationship is established a number of sandtrays can be built, and thoroughly explored. The first sandtray should be non-directive. Directive sandtrays are subsequently recommended to explore specific themes and to handle trauma and/or issues which the adolescent may experience. It is also recommended that the social worker utilizes hypotheses, which can be postulated from the symbolic meanings of miniatures, as well as interpretations from other sandplay research in his/her exploration of sandtrays. The social worker, who uses sandplay to explore the world of the adolescent according to the Gestalt approach, should be knowledgeable about sandplay, the symbolic meaning of miniatures, sandplay research and the Gestalt approach as orientation theory and practice theory. This study was done with three Afrikaans-speaking adolescent foster children, and the findings may not apply to other populations. Additional research needs to be done with a wider sample of adolescents, that covers different cultures, language and domestic backgrounds.
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Lazarou, Veniece Elaine. "A Gestalt approach to understand the meaning of trauma as perceived by grade 7 adolescents / Lazarou V.E." Thesis, North-West University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/8084.
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The aim of this study was to explore and describe the Grade 7 adolescents’ meaning of the phenomenon of trauma to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their perceptions in order to contribute to dialogue and discourse. Current literature was used to provide an overview of the theoretical underpinnings of this study which included a summary of the key tenets as well as an overview of the relevant core theoretical assumptions of Gestalt Therapy theory, early adolescence as a developmental stage, and the concept of trauma. A qualitative instrumental case study was used to provide a comprehensive description of the subjective perceptions of the participants, using phenomenological one–on–one semi–structured interviews and documents in the form of drawings. The sample consisted of a selected group of nine early adolescents from one Northern suburb school. The common thread that ran throughout this study was that trauma is perceived as a negative experience that is unique for each individual. The findings indicated that individuals who have been exposed to a trauma are affected on levels of contact and awareness. Lack of support was found to lead to the use of inappropriate contact styles which led to incomplete Gestalts, resulting in unresolved traumatic responses, which affected their social skills and academic development.Thesis (M.A. (Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.
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Sik, Wilhma. "The impact of group play therapy on the social skills of shy children in their middle childhood." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2003. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08172004-072009.
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Hoosain, Shanaaz. "Resilience in refugee children: a gestalt play therapy approach." Diss., 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/729.
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The aim of the research study was to explore resilience in refugee children, using a Gestalt approach to play therapy. The hypothesis, was that a Gestalt approach to play
therapy could promote resilience in Refugee children. A literature review was conducted. This revealed that unaccompanied refugee children were unique because they need to deal with trauma, loss and change while having to adjust to living in a new country and many have to learn to speak a new language. The research method was a multiple case study and an intervention research model was used to implement the research. Schoeman's Working Model was used as the Gestalt play therapy approach. Attributes of resilient children were used to measure the results.
The researcher concluded that play therapy with a Gestalt approach may promote resilience in refugee children because it increases the numbers of protective factors in a
child's life.Social Work
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Gehle, April Angela. "Identifying supervision resources available to recently qualified play therapists working from a Gestalt approach in South Africa." Diss., 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/9199.
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In South Africa the Center for Child Youth and Family Studies is training practitioners yearly to
work as play therapists from a gestalt approach. Once these practitioners successfully complete their
training and qualify they could begin practicing play therapy from a gestalt approach. Each of these
recently qualified play therapists is then responsible for organising and committing to their own
supervision.
Therapists who do not attend supervision risk stagnation and burn out due to a lack of positive
interaction in relation to receiving knowledge and support from those more experienced in gestalt
play therapy and from their peers. At present there is a perceived lack of supervision resources
based on a gestalt approach particularly for those recently qualified play therapists working from a
gestalt approach that are geographically distant from the areas where training takes place.
This study sought to answer the question of what supervision resources are currently available to
recently qualified play therapists working from a gestalt approach in South Africa. In order to
answer this question combined quantitative and qualitative research approaches were used. An
internet survey questionnaire was completed by recently qualified play therapists working from a
gestalt approach which formed part of the quantitative section of the research. Structured interviews
were conducted via Skype with professionals experienced in the field of Gestalt therapy theory and
supervision from a gestalt approach and this formed part of the qualitative section of the research.
Overall the results from the merged data indicate a lack of supervisors qualified to give supervision
based on a gestalt approach. This factor contributes to the overall lack of supervision resources
based on a gestalt approach for recently qualified play therapists working from this approach.
Geographical distance from supervision resources places financial and time constraints on recently
qualified play therapists that prevent them from accessing supervision based on a gestalt approach.
Despite this results indicate those recently qualified play therapists working from a gestalt approach
are attempting to meet their responsibility and requirement for supervision.Psychology
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Roodt, Zarine. "Writing in therapy: a gestalt approach with an adolescent." Diss., 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2445.
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This exploratory and descriptive investigation used the case study as research strategy to indi cate how writing may be used as a specialised form of therapy for an adolescent in the phase of mid-adolescence. The study researched and consolidated a body of knowledge concerning writing in a therapeutic context, while highlighting the Gestalt therapeutic approach. Its empirical integration culminated in a method for the use of therapists who irrespective of their therapeutic orientation wish to apply writing in therapy with adolescents.
The dissertation argues that writing practised from a Gestalt therapeutic perspective should move
gradually from being a tool of self-expression to becoming one of self-nurturing. It should guide the client through a process of self-regulation to a point of self-support. In such a process, writing in therapy will evolve into writing as therapy, a therapy practised by the client her- or himself as a means of achieving equilibrium.Social Work
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Badenhorst, Sonika. "Bruikbaarheid van die gestaltbenadering deur spelterapeute in die praktyk (Afrikaans)." Diss., 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23905.
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The gestalt approach in play therapy is used by a wide spectrum of professional persons operating in the fields of health, psychology and education. The objective of the research study was to investigate the practicality of the gestalt approach as applied by play therapists. A collective case study within a qualitative research approach has been utilized in this study. Ten play therapists had been identified by means of random sampling and a semi-structured interview was conducted with each one. The researcher applied a systematic random sampling as this method prevents bias. The researcher gained information by means of a literature study as well as from discussions with experts. A theoretical framework was formed regarding the gestalt approach and the utilization thereof in practice. The objective of the gestalt approach is to support the client during therapy to enable the client to function as a complete entity. When the client functions as such an entity he or she is able to complete a gestalt. The healthy person according to the gestalt approach will satisfy his own needs without harming himself or others. The gestalt approach consists of several main concepts namely: holism, awareness, contact and contact boundary disturbances, figure/fore ground and back ground, self regulation, the here-and-now concept and polarities. Techniques can be added throughout as the approach is spontaneous and creative. The focus in gestalt approach techniques is based on language usage and bipolar ways of thinking to enable the client to achieve a balanced outlook in life. The client learns to acknowledge and accept the positive and negative aspects of problem situations. An empirical study has been undertaken to determine how play therapists experience and utilize the gestalt approach. A qualitative research approach was suitable as it sheds light on the usefulness of this approach in practice. Semi-structured interviews led to in depth discussions with play therapists. These interviews were recorded and processed according to Creswell’s qualitative data-analysing process. The findings of the empirical study are that: play therapists experience the gestalt approach as scientifically justified; the main concepts and various techniques of the gestalt approach are utilized although there is a need to adapt some of the techniques in practice; the gestalt approach can be utilized in conjunction with other approaches and the gestalt approach can be implemented in the treatment of both children and adults. The research investigation has proved that the gestalt approach is practically useful and thus applied by play therapists in practice. The researcher recommends that further in depth research be undertaken to identify specific techniques that can be combined with the gestalt approach when utilized in practice. Further investigation could also be undertaken in respect of specific problems that play therapists experience in practice.Dissertation (Magister Socialis Diligentiae)--University of Pretoria, 2007.
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Birkenstock, Jeannette Dorothy. "A program to prepare children for grommet insertion and adenoidectomy : a Gestalt therapy approach." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1986.
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The aim of this study was to develop a Gestalt play therapy based hospital preparation program for children undergoing the surgical procedures of grommet insertion, or grommet insertion and adenoidectomy, at Tygerberg Hospital. Literature was reviewed according to relevant topics, namely otitis media in children, Gestalt play therapy, theories of child development, and children's experience of illness and hospitalisation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four subject groups and the data obtained was qualitatively analysed.
Research findings were discussed and integrated with reference to the literature. This information was applied in the development of the proposed program. The aim, underlying principles, objectives and components of the program were discussed and guidelines for implementation were provided. The program was implemented and evaluated in a single subject pilot study, which yielded a positive response. Recommendations for both practical implementation in a therapeutic context and further study in a research context were made.
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Die doel van hierdie studie was om `n Gestalt spelterapie-gebaseerde hospitaalvoorbereidingsprogram te ontwikkel vir kinders wat die chirurgiese prosedures van ventilasiebuis-plasing of ventilasiebuis-plasing en adenoïdektomie by Tygerberg-hospitaal ondergaan. `n Literatuurstudie is uitgevoer rakende relevante onderwerpe; naamlik, otitis media in kinders, Gestalt spelterapie, kinderontwikkelingsteorieë, en kinders se ervaring van siekte en hospitalisasie. Semi-gestruktureerde onderhoude is met vier subjekgroepe uitgevoer en die data wat verkry is, is kwalitatief geanaliseer.
Navorsingsbevindinge is bespreek en geïntegreer met verwysing na die literatuur. Hierdie inligting is toegepas in die ontwikkeling van die voorgestelde program. Die doel, onderliggende beginsels, doelstellings en komponente van die program is bespreek en riglyne vir die implementering daarvan is verskaf. Die program is geïmplimenteer en geëvalueer in `n enkelsubjek loodsstudie, waar `n positiewe respons verkry is. Aanbevelings vir beide praktiese implementering in `n terapeutiese konteks en verdere studie binne navorsingskonteks is gemaak.Social Work
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Rust, Nolene. "Die benuttingswaarde van musiek as medium tydens kontakmaking in die Gestaltspelterapeutiese proses." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1674.
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This study was aimed at exploring and describing the role of music as a medium in
the Gestalt play therapy process with children who experience emotional distress
and therefore suffer loss of healthy contact. The case study method was used as
research strategy. A literature study of the Gestalt approach and Gestalt play
therapy was carried out as well as a study of the child in middle childhood, the child
experiencing emotional distress in the form of loss, and music as a medium.
In implementing of this research study three case studies were described. The
sampling method was based on a non-probability purposive sampling technique. The
criteria for inclusion in this study were children who experience emotional distress in
the form of loss and who, subsequently, do not make effective contact. Between
seven and eight therapeutic sessions per child were conducted. The role of music
was evident in all three cases.SOCIAL WORK
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Long, Susanne Ingeborg. "Adjustment of South African expatriates in Dubai : a gestalt approach for family and child therapy." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4749.
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The literature, for example, Black and Stephens (1989), as well as Marchetti-Mercer (2009),
emphasise that mental health professionals may be increasingly faced with the challenges linked to
migration and expatriate life. There is also a paucity of information regarding expatriate adjustment
in South African psychological literature, and to this end, the aim of this study was to examine how
South African expatriate families adjust to a foreign environment like the Middle Eastern city of
Dubai.
In Dubai, many South African expatriates are employed in sectors such as hospitality, medicine,
construction, education, including financial services and it is estimated that the number of South
Africans living in Dubai are between 40 000 and 100 000 (The Homecoming Revolution, 2008:1).
Expatriate families face the challenges of adjusting to different laws, climates, cultures, religions and
social systems. They may experience lack of emotional support, grief, feelings of isolation and
loneliness. Unfamiliar living conditions and a change of lifestyle may present as a crisis for certain
families, manifesting in family conflict and financial hardship. Given the number of South African
families living in Dubai, this study aimed to explore how these families adjusted to the living
conditions of this region. A second aim of the study was to use the findings yielded from the data to
formulate Gestalt therapeutic techniques, enabling family therapists to assist expatriate families with
adjustment difficulties. A phenomenological system of enquiry was employed to study the
experiences of six South African families and fifteen members of a focus group. Family members of
the six family case studies were interviewed, their experiences audio-recorded, and then transcribed
verbatim. Three children elected to provide drawings of their experiences. The focus group
discussion was also audio-recorded and then transcribed verbatim. Upon analysis, six common
themes emerged, namely, social support, personality factors, environmental conditions,
acculturation, grief and disillusion. The findings of the study assisted the researcher in formulating
five therapeutic Gestalt techniques that would facilitate and optimise communication amongst
expatriate family members. Three of the therapeutic techniques were designed by the researcher,
and two were adapted from existing Gestalt techniques. It is hoped that the findings in the present
study will assist in amplifying the existing knowledge base regarding Gestalt therapy techniques for
families and children, including the current research on expatriate adjustment and the psychological
ramifications related to this phenomenon.Social Work
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Fourie, Arina. "Family play therapy in the context of child sexual abuse : an ecological and Gestalt field approach model / Arina Fourie." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/12238.
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Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a major concern in the South African society. Although policies
and legislation are directed at the protection of children, the high incidence of child sexual
abuse is indicative of problems in society which cannot be addressed adequately with current
service delivery. Individual interventions with children directly affected with CSA are still the
norm, and even such services are inadequate to accommodate the high numbers of children
affected by CSA. There is a polarity in terms of the shortage of social workers versus the
need for intervention for this vulnerable group. Innovative and effective approaches to
intervention for families affected by CSA were clearly needed. Based on practical
experience in the field of CSA the researcher was interested in family play therapy as a
possible approach to address CSA. Not only would more people be reached with limited
services, but by involving family members in intervention it was envisaged that family
systems would be strengthened, family members would be more attuned to each other and
that the family would be more able to provide a safe space for the direct victim between
sessions. Furthermore family members would be enabled to attend to their own processes
of integration regarding the CSA.
Intervention research guided this study aimed at developing tools for the helping profession.
The research question focused on what the typical components would be of an integrated
family play therapy approach. Participant groups included professionals working in the field
of CSA. Focus groups and discussion groups with such professionals and also a literature
review helped the researcher to identify functional elements to be included in a preliminary
family play therapy model that was applied to four families who were affected by CSA.
During the family play therapy sessions rich information was obtained on the experiences of
families. Based on the data collection from the various participant groups an integrated
family play therapy model was developed. Findings are reported in three articles. Article 1
outlines the views of professionals on family play therapy within the context of child sexual
abuse in South Africa. The professional participants agreed that individual intervention in the
context of CSA is not the ideal and that systemic, Gestalt-based family play therapy may
offer avenues for trauma integration for family members. They also indicated that they do
not have adequate knowledge and skills to engage in family play therapy. They made some
suggestions for the incorporation of play in family play therapy interventions. The second
article captured the experiences of family members as expressed in the family play therapy
context and article 3 outlined an integrated family play therapy model based on the previous
phases of the intervention research.PhD (Social Work), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
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Kemp, Rochshana. "A gestalt theoretical perspective on domestic violence in middle-childhood." Diss., 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1879.
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The purpose was to give a theoretical perspective on domestic violence in middle-childhood. The aim was therefor to explore and describe domestic violence in middle-childhood from a Gestalt perspective with guidelines for play therapists to utilise with middle-childhood children experiencing domestic violence. Due to the nature of qualitative research triangulation was used where firstly an in-depth literature study on middle-childhood, the Gestalt approach and domestic violence. Secondly semi-structured interviews in the empirical research in example a self-developed questionnaire. Together with this mediums and techniques of Gestalt play therapy for the main purpose of obtaining more information from the respondents. The literature was utilised from a explorative and descriptive nature of the research to refine concepts through semi-structured interviews with six children as respondents. This information is given graphically and applied for guidelines from Gestalt perspective to play therapists to assist these children. The objectives of the study have thus being achieved.Practical Theology
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Doorgapershad, Marshree. "The impact of Gestalt play techniques on the aggression level of diabetic children." Diss., 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/29593.
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Van, Dalen Nanette. "Benutting van gestaltspelterapie met adolessente wat gedragsprobleme openbaar." Diss., 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2612.
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Text in AfrikaansDie doel van hierdie studie was om deur die benutting van Gestaltspelterapie, adolessente wat gedragsprobleme openbaar, bewus te maak van hulself, ten einde hul toe te rus om hul lewenssituasie meer toereikend te hanteer. Daar is veral gefokus op die aspekte van die Gestaltterapeutiese proses wat die bewustheidsvlakke van die adolessente verhoog het. Ten einde hierdie doel te bereik is die navorsing kwalitatief benader, spesifiek deur ‘n deeglike literatuurstudie en die beskrywing van individuele en groepsgevallestudies. Die informasie is ontleed deur die data-spiraal analise. Vanuit die informasie wat verkry is, deur die integrasie van die literatuur en die empiriese ondersoek, kon die benutting van Gestaltspelterapie met adolessente wat gedragsprobleme openbaar, verken en in diepte beskryf word.
The main purpose of this study was to utilize Gestalt Play therapy with adolescents that display behavior problems, to make them aware of themselves, in order to equip them to handle their life situation more effectively. The focus were specifically on that aspects of the Gestalt therapeutic approach that increase the levels of awareness. In order to achieve this goal the research was approached qualitatively, specifically through a thorough literature study and the describing of individual and group case studies. The information was processed and analised by using the data-spiral analysis. From this information it was possible to explore and describe the utilization value of Gestalt Play therapy with adolescents that display behavior problems.
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Calitz, Magdalena Gertruide. "A cultural sensitive therapeutic approach to enhance emotional intelligence in primary school children." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1648.
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The difficulties experienced by children in their middle school age resemble problems with emotional intelligence. It is increased by cultural differences between the child, therapist and social environment.
This research problem led to a culturally sensitive Gestalt play therapy intervention programme, to enhance primary school children's emotional intelligence.
An intervention was developed, applied and the outcomes thereof studied. The outcomes relate to play therapy techniques, emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.
The researcher made use of applied research, and thus focused on solving the social problem as stated above, and making a contribution to real life issues.
A literature study, related to the concepts of the unit of analysis showed the following:
The primary school child has high energy levels and presents concrete reasoning abilities. His self-esteem is based on good interpersonal relationships and achieving tasks.
Emotions and other physical and cognitive systems are interdependent. Emotional intelligence is the awareness, management and control of emotions, relate to the functions of the frontal lobes and also to the requirements of a healthy individual according to Gestalt therapy.
Culture is connected to the field in Gestalt theory. Cultural sensitivity in this research study meant an attitude of acceptance of cultural differences.
Gestalt therapy is based on holism, which includes the environment or field. Gestalt play therapy in a group context was found to be an effective way to teach emotional intelligence skills in a culturally sensitive way to primary school children.
The intervention programme was applied to pilot- and research groups, compiled from children who were assessed with the Das-Naglieri Cognitive Assessment System (Naglieri and Das, 1997a) and who presented weaker frontal lobe processes in relation to their other cognitive skills.
The outcomes of the research study identified the most effective Gestalt play therapy techniques, which are:
The healing therapeutic relationship
The use of experiential learning
The Gestalt principle of "biding one's time"
The study also delivered some unsuspected outcomes namely a relation between right-hemisphere processes and emotional intelligence.
This study is still open for further research relating to the concepts discussed above, the intervention programme as well as the unsuspected outcomes.Social Work
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Overberg, Cindy Ann. "Guiding a child to adjust in a children's home: a Gestalt approach." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1922.
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This single case study was undertaken to determine how the Gestalt approach can be used to guide the child to adjust in a children's home. The study dealt with two models of children's homes, namely the traditional setting and the family centered home setting, as well as adjustment and attachment of a single child's experience in the middle school years, in the family centered home setting. In addition, the trauma, loss and culture shock are highlighted to demonstrate the difficulty children experience in adjusting to a new environment such as a children's home. Data were captured around the participant's experience and process, entering the children's home and the facilitating through intervention. Through the intervention the participant's process was identified, helping him to cope with his new situation. Through Gestalt play therapy the participant's active involvement in his adjustment process was clear and his adjustment was increased.Social work
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Galloway, Helena Johanna. "‘n Maatskaplikewerkintervensieprogram vir die adolessente leerder met spesifieke leerhindernisse (Afrikaans)." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27883.
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The adolescent with specific barriers to learning often exhibit socio-emotional problems. Conversely, adolescents experiencing socio-emotional upsets do not achieve academically. The exact nature of the relationship is difficult or nearly impossible to elucidate. The aim of this study was to establish the specific challenges that the adolescent learner with barriers to learning with an average or above average intelligence, experiences on socio-emotional level and to take these feelings, experiences and needs as a lancer basis to develop and implement a social work intervention programme. Also to evaluate the effect of this programme on the socio-emotional functioning and academic progress of the adolescents involved. The process of intervention research was followed during the empirical study. The combined, two-phase approach of Cresswell was used for data gathering. The one group pre-test post-test was utilized for the evaluation of the effectiveness of the social work intervention programme. The Child functioning inventory High School (CFI – High) was used to gather information during the quantitative phase. This study focused on the socio-emotional functioning and challenges of the adolescent learner with specific barriers to learning and used Gestalt play therapy within a group context to address these challenges. During the qualitative phase two focus group discussions were held where the experiences, emotions and challenges of adolescents with specific barriers to learning were discussed with a group of five girls and five boys. Based on data gathered from these discussions, and a literature study a social work intervention programme was developed and implemented. This programme consisted of play therapy techniques within the Gestalt therapy framework. The social work intervention programme consisted of ten group sessions of about 90 minutes each, with a group of five girls and a group of five boys. The respondents were between 14 to 16 years, of an average to above average intelligence, and were referred to the social worker of a branch of Child Welfare: South Africa, Mpumalanga because of socio-emotional problems. This study attempted to incorporate the essential elements of Gestalt therapy, various play therapy techniques and the dynamics of group work into a programme to address socio-emotional issues experienced by the adolescent learner with barriers to learning. Socio-emotional aspects that were conceptualised and specifically evaluated are: positive functioning elements, self perception, trauma dynamics, interpersonal relationships and decision making abilities. Based on the findings, the conclusion could be made that the social work intervention programme brought about an improvement in the socio-emotional functioning and the academic progress of the respondents.Thesis (PhD (Social Work))--University of Pretoria, 2007.
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Wilson, Lizane. "Riglyne vir die hantering van die seksueel misbruikte kind in die middelkinderjare." Diss., 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1089.
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Summaries in Afrikaans and EnglishSeksuele misbruik is 'n brutale vorm van kindermishandeling wat kommerwekkende afmetings in Suid-Afrika aanneem. Hierdie traumatiese gebeurtenis het emosioneel 'n geweldige negatiewe impak op die kinderslagoffer. Hierdie studie is gerig deur die uitgangspunt dat terapeute, deur middel van Gestaltspelterapie, hierdie kinderslagoffers moet lei in die hantering van hierdie trauma en die gevolge daarvan. Die gebrek aan riglyne vir die terapeut om die seksueel misbruikte kind in die middelkinderjare te hanteer is as navorsingsprobleem geformuleer. Die doel van die studie was dus om vanuit 'n Gestaltspelterapeutiese benadering riglyne vir terapeute daar te stel in die hantering van die seksueel misbruikte kind in die middelkinderjare ten einde die kind te bemagtig. Om hierdie doel te bereik, is die navorsingsproses deur kwalitatiewe navorsing gerig en individuele gevallestudies voltooi deur die terapeutiese proses met drie kinderslagoffers te deurloop. Die data wat bekom is kon deur middel van data-analise en literatuurkontrole aangewend word om riglyne saam te stel. Daar is dus in die doel van die ondersoek geslaag, naamlik die daarstelling van riglyne vir die hantering van die seksueel misbruikte kind in die middelkinderjare.
Sexual abuse is a brutal form of child abuse that has reached exasperating proportions in South Africa. This traumatic event has an enormously negative emotional impact on the child victim. This study is directed by the premise that therapists', by means of Gestalt play therapy, should guide these victimized children in dealing with this trauma and its consequences. The research problem for the study was formulated as the lack of guidelines for the therapist to deal with the sexually abused child in middle childhood. The aim of the study was to provide therapists' with guidelines designed from the approach of Gestalt play therapy for dealing with and empowering the sexually abused child in middle childhood. In order to achieve this goal, qualitative research was employed, while individual case studies were carried out by applying the therapeutic process to three victimized children. The data obtained was analyzed, checked against existing literature, and used to compile the guidelines. Thus, the goal of the research was achieved, namely to provide guidelines for dealing with the sexually abused child in middle childhood.
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Du, Toit Willem Johannes. "Statutêre assessering van kinderslagoffers van kriminele seksuele gedrag: 'n Gestaltterapeutiese riglyn." Diss., 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1982.
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Gestalt play therapy court
assessmentChild victim
Sexual crime
Legal professionals
Assessment guideline
Intermediary
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As a source of information the court needs to be convinced of the witness's credibility and the ability to recall and communicate the truth regarding the Incident. Mostly the court uses the expertise of an expert witness to assist it in making a decision regarding the way in which a child needs to testify in court. Experts in this field are challenged to align the legal requirements with those of their field of expertise. In this research the Gestalt therapeutic approach is used to design an assessment guideline to assist experts to assess the ability of child victims of sexual crimes to testify in court. The Gestalt therapeutic approach focuses on the present (here and now) and has the ability to obtain access to the information present in the child's life. In the proposed assessment guideline certain Gestalt play therapy methods are recommended to assist the expert to assessing the child victim of a sexual crime.
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Freysen, Charlene. "Effek van gestaltspelterapie op die selfbeeld van die leergestremde leerder." Diss., 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1454.
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Text in AfrikaansThe young learner is in the developmental phase where he wants to master tasks successfully. When the learner experiences problems at school it influences his motivation and how he views himself. Learning disabled learners are exposed to academic failures and form negative views about their abilities and functioning. The effect of Gestalt play therapy on the self-esteem of the learning disabled learner was explored. The study was done through a baseline consisting of an adjusted Rosenberg's Self-esteem Questionnaire that was completed by educators and learners before and after the therapeutic program. Because of the learners' learning disability, they used an aid namely "Talking-Mats". Although learning disabilities influenced the learners' self-evaluations substantively, the learners' circumstances at home further substantively influenced their self-esteem. It seems that Gestalt play therapy did have a positive effect on the self-esteem of learning disabled learners.
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Lategan, Louis. "Hanteringsriglyne aan spelterapeute on adolessente by te staan wat slagoffers van okkultverwante geloofspraktyke was." Diss., 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/3840.
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Text in AfrikaansSatanisme het ‘n destruktiewe effek op die ontwikkeling en welsyn van die adolessent en beïnvloed alle vlakke van sy of haar ontwikkeling. Sataniste gebruik verskeie wyses om adolessente te lok, onder andere ‘n fokus op individue se behoeftes aan lewensmiddele soos geld en aanvaarding, Tydens hierdie studie is die gebrek aan riglyne vir spelterapeute in die hantering van adolessente wat in Satanisme betrokke is, as navorsingsprobleem geïdentifiseer. In die lig van die navorsingsprobleem is die doel van die studie geformuleer, naamlik om riglyne te formuleer waarvolgens spelterapeute die probleem van adolessente wat by Satanisme betrokke is te hanteer. Ten einde die doel te bereik, het die navorser inliging ingesamel aan die hand van kwalitatiewe prosesse, gebaseer op die basis van bewys gebondenheid Satanism has a destructive effect on the development and wellbeing of the adolescent and is known to influence all levels of his or her development. Satanists use a variety of forms of entrapment and their focus on the individual’s need of worldly goods, wealth and acceptance makes the adolescent easy prey. During this study the lack of guidelines, for play therapists who became involved in the handling of adolescents entrapped in Satanism, was identified as the research problem. Bearing in mind the research problem, the aim of this study had thus been formulated, namely to formulate guidelines according to which play therapists will be enabled to address the problem of adolescents entrapped in Satanism. To fulfill this aim, the researcher had gathered information by means of qualitative processes, based on evidence.
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Bekker, Greta. "'n Spelterapeutiese program vir die emosioneel beseerde pre-adolessent: `n gestaltbenadering." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/984.
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Emotional abuse is present in all forms of abuse and neglect, which implies that emotional abuse has a devastating impact on all the developmental factors of the pre-adolescent in the phase where he is striving towards independence and where his relations towards his environment are crucial. The Gestalt approach forms the basis for this recommended program, and makes provision for a holistic approach, which brings the child in contact with himself, his environment and his perception there of. The study focuses on a descriptive research methodology and according to the first five phases of the intervention research design, developed a play therapeutically program for the emotionally hurt pre-adolescent within the Gestalt approach.
A literature study was undertaken to establish a theoretic perspective on the following aspects:
The impact of emotional abuse on the pre-adolescent within the boundaries of the family system.
The influence of abuse on the development of the pre-adolescent and how a child can be assisted through play therapy.
A theoretic foundation of the Gestalt approach and the application of this approach within the theoretic play therapeutic process with the pre-adolescent.
The above mentioned theoretic perspective answered the first research question.
An empirical survey was done to supplement the literature study. A qualitative study was done and the play therapeutic program was implemented. The program was implemented through eight sessions and by utilizing eight activity forms. Through this process direct, systematic and participant observation could be recorded directly on the activity form, which took the format of a case study.
The above mentioned empirical research and measuring scales answered the second research question.
As a result of the study the conclusion was reached that a play therapeutic program for the emotionally hurt pre-adolescent within the Gestalt approach can be successfully implemented and that the pre-adolescent can be empowered by the use of this program. Two measuring scales confirmed the results of this program. Recommendations with regard to the content of the program as well as further research as a result of the conclusions were formulated.Religious Studies and Arabic
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De, Villiers Jolandi. "Terapeutiese perdry ter bevordering van bewustheid by die kind met Fetale Alkohol Sindroom." Diss., 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1889.
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Text in Afrikaans with a summary in Afrikaans and EnglishThe motivation for this study was to use animal-assisted therapy to the advantage of the child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The purpose of this study was to describe the use of therapeutic horse riding in Gestalt therapy and its influence on the awareness levels of the child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome that present with Attention deficit/Hyperactivity disorder. For the purpose of this study a quantitative research approach with a descriptive nature was used. Semi-structured interviews were used to compile information about a single child in a therapeutic milieu. This information was combined with information gathered from the literature to compile guidelines for the counsellor. In this study horse riding was effectively combined with Gestalt play therapy to enhance the awareness levels of the child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Die motivering van hierdie ondersoek was om diergefasiliteerde terapie tot voordeel van die kind met Fetale Alkohol Sindroom te benut. Die doel van die studie was om die benutting van terapeutiese perdry in Gestaltspelterapie en die invloed daarvan op die bewustheidsvlakke van die kind met Fetale Alkohol Sindroom wat met Aandagafleibaarheid/hiperaktiwiteitsindroom presenteer te beskryf. Vir die doel van hierdie studie is kwalitatiewe navorsing met 'n beskrywende aard benut. Semi-gestruktureerde onderhoude is gebruik om inligting in te samel rakende 'n enkele kind in 'n terapeutiese milieu. Hierdie inligting is gekombineer met die inligting uit die literatuur ten einde riglyne vir die berader op te stel. In hierdie studie is perdry effektief by Gestaltspelterapie geintegreer om die kind met Fetale Alkohol Sindroom se bewustheidsvlakke te verhoog.
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Van, Heerden S. J. "'n Gestaltbegeleidingsprogram ten einde smartiewerk as projeksietegniek in lewensvaardighede met die kind te benut." Diss., 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4243.
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Summary in English and AfrikaansThis study focus on a Gestalt guidance programme in order to utilize smartiewerk as projection technique in life skills with children The strategy used in the research was case studies. An in depth literature review guided the study‟s theoretical background. A specific focus on the gestalt therapeutic process and gestalt play therapy as such was given to the study. Further literature reviews on the child and life skills was done. In the completion of this study the researcher made use of case studies. The sample existed of non-probability sampling with criteria for inclusion focusing on the child with emotional distress and some form of loss without coping skills as such. The researcher conducted between seven and eight sessions with the three children. In all three case studies it was evident that smartiewerk as projective technique had value in dealing with life skills.
Hierdie studie is onderneem om „n Gestalt begeleidingsprogram te ontwikkel waarbinne smartiewerk™ as projeksietegniek in lewensvaardighede met kinders benut kan word. Die strategie wat vir die navorsing gevolg is, het gevallestudies behels. Daar is ook „n literatuurstudie onderneem wat spesifiek op die Gestalt-terapeutiese benadering en Gestaltspelterapie gefokus het. Verdere literatuurstudie oor die kind en lewensvaardighede is onderneem. In die uitvoering van hierdie studie is daar drie gevallestudies beskryf en die steekproef het berus op „n nie-waarskynlikheid-doelgerigte steekproeftrekking. Die kriteria vir insluiting tot die studie was kind er swat emosionele nood in die vorm van verlies ervaar en gevolglik nie effektief hul eie balans kon herstel nie. Daar is tussen sewe en agt sessie met hierdie kind ers terapeuties gewerk. In al drie gevalle het dit na vore gekom dat smartiewerk™ as projeksietegniek benuttingswaarde het ten einde lewensvaardighede vir die hantering van disekwilibrium by die kind te herstel.
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Booysen, Judith Rosemary. "Hofvoorbereidingsprogram vir die laerskoolkind wat onsedelik aangerand is : `n gestaltbenadering." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/622.
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Text in AfrikaansThis study is about the provision of a prototype court preparation programme for the primary school child that had been sexually assaulted. The programme is developed from a Gestalt approach. Literature regarding several existing court preparation programmes was studied and compared in order to identify certain themes for the child's preparation. Knowledge regarding the court, procedures and the functions of the various role players was conveyed to the child with emphasis on the child's role as witness. The research strategy utilised in the study was that of the intervention research and specifically the D&D-model that comprises six phases. The study incorporates the first three phases plus the first step of the fourth phase. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were utilised to establish which themes could be addressed to support the child towards being a credible witness. These themes are summarised in the court preparation programme and are addressed from the Gestalt approach.
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Wren, Bridget Paula. "Gestalt play therapy with children receiving remedial intervention." Diss., 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1090.
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Traditional remedial intervention programmes address academic and perceptual deficits but not emotional needs. Existing literature suggests that most children with learning disabilities have concomitant emotional, behavioural and social difficulties; however an apparent lack of consensus regarding the types of emotional and behavioural difficulties faced by these children exists especially amongst teachers, parents and professionals in the field of learning disabilities. The aim of this study was to discover which emotions might emerge during Gestalt play therapy sessions with children receiving remedial intervention. Three respondents from three different remedial programmes participated in the study. Data was gathered from the therapeutic sessions as well as from unstructured interviews with parents, teachers and professionals in the field of learning disabilities. Recommendations are made as to how Gestalt play therapy could be implemented as an additional support for children receiving remedial intervention.Tradisionele remediërings-programme spreek slegs akademiese en perseptuele tekortkominge aan en nie emosionele behoeftes nie. Bestaande literatuur dui daarop dat die meeste kinders met leerprobleme gepaardgaande emosionele, gedrags- en sosiale probleme ervaar. Daar is egter 'n gebrek aan konsensus tussen onderwysers, ouers en professionele persone op die gebied van leerprobleme, oor die tipe emosionele en gedragsprobleme waarmee hierdie leerders te kampe het. Die doel van hierdie studie was om vas te stel watter emosies tevoorskyn mag kom, tydens Gestalt-speel-terapie-sessies met leerders wat remediëringsonderrig ontvang. Drie respondente van drie verskillende remediërende programme het aan die studie deelgeneem. Data is ingesamel van terapeutiese sessies, sowel as van ongestruktureerde onderhoude met ouers, onderwysers en professionele persone in die veld van leerprobleme. Die bevindings van die studie blyk in ooreenstemming te wees met bestaande literatuur, naamlik dat kinders met leerprobleme bykomende emosionele en sosiale probleme ondervind. Aanbevelings is gemaak oor hoe Gestalt spelterapie geïmplementeer kan word as 'n addisionele ondersteuning vir kinders wat remediërende intervensie ontvang.
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Truby, Elvir Joan. "The use of digital media within gestalt play therapy." Diss., 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4818.
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The world is dominated by digital media that have become central to many children’s lives. Children born in the last 30 years have become known as ‘digital natives’, as digital technology has always been part of their experiential field. The use of such media in play therapy could offer innovative ways of enhancing dialogue with those children in whose field they are included, as they have been to date unexplored in play therapy interventions, possibly resulting in missed therapeutic opportunities.
This mixed methods research took the form of an email questionnaire sent out to play therapists in South Africa to ascertain whether digital technology is being used in therapy and, if so, which digital media are being used and how. Additionally, a focus group interview was conducted using the same questionnaire to ensure data triangulation. The data gathered were analysed qualitatively, and an understanding was gained regarding the current use of digital media in play therapy.Social Work
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Van, Riet Dricky-Mari. "The utilisation of Gestalt play therapy with children in middle childhood who stutter." Diss., 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1820.
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The aim of the study was to determine how Gestalt play therapy may be used in the therapeutic treatment of children in middle childhood who stutter.
Stuttering is a problem that touches the lives of many people and is associated with great interpersonal distress. Stuttering is especially difficult for children in middle childhood, a time dominated by the school experience. Gestalt play therapy creates a child-friendly environment, in which the child can share information in a safe manner through the use of play therapeutic techniques.
Literature was reviewed according to relevant topics, semi-structured interviews were conducted with three respondents, the data obtained was qualitatively analysed and research findings were discussed.
The researcher concludes that Gestalt play therapy can be used to good effect with children who stutter, as it allows them to work through their emotions, and therefore, encourages them to communicate more freely within the therapeutic environment.Social Work
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Fourie, Natasja. "The integration of gestalt play therapy in occupational therapy: a needs assessment." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1989.
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Many fields of interest, of which Pediatrics is one, exist in Occupational Therapy. In the field of Pediatrics there are also diversity fields of interest. Many diagnostic groups are treated in the field of Pediatric Occupational Therapy. The traditional Pediatric Occupational Therapy process aims at treating the child holistically with regards to his cognitive, perceptual, motor and emotional areas of development. It seems that there is a tendency to focus on the more tangible aspects of development rather than the less visible elements such as emotional needs and problems. The question that might be asked is whether Pediatric Occupational Therapists are in fact equipped to deal with emotional needs and problems.
Due to the nature of their work, there is a strong possibility that Pediatric Occupational Therapists can encounter children who suffer from emotional problems. These children are more often than not seen by Occupational Therapists although the therapists might prefer to rather work on the more tangibly aspects of development.
This research study was aimed at assessing the need amongst Pediatric Occupational Therapists to deal with emotional problems. After completing the study it was possible to make valuable conclusions and recommendations. Gestalt Play Therapy was also proposed as a possible approach in dealing with children's emotional needs and problems in the course of their Occupational Therapy intervention.
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Arbeidsterapie omsluit `n breë spektrum van spesialiteitsrigtings, waarvan Pediatrie een is. Binne die veld van Pediatrie blyk daar egter verdere diversiteit te wees met betrekking tot die diagnostiese groepe wat binne hierdie veld hanteer word. Die tradisionele Pediatriese Arbeidsterapie proses het ten doel om die kind holisties te benader met verwysing na die kognitief -perseptuele, motoriese en emosionele ontwikkelingsareas van die kind. Dit blyk egter dat daar `n geneigdheid is, en moontlik ook groter gemak bestaan om eerder aan die meer sigbare aspekte soos byvoorbeeld perseptuele en motoriese ontwikkeling te werk. Die vraag kan dus gevra word of Arbeidsterapeute genoegaam toegerus is om ook aan die emosionele behoeftes en probeleme van die kind aandag te kan gee.
Die moontlikheid dat Arbeidsterapeute vanwee die diversiteit met betrekking tot die diagnostiese groepe wat ter sprake is in kontak kan kom met kinders wat ook emosionele behoeftes en probleme het bestaan. Alhoewel hierdie kinders opgeneem word in die Arbeidsterapie proses, is behandeling dikwels net op die tasbare ontwikkelings areas gerig.
Die navorsing was spesifiek daarop gerig om te bepaal of daar wel `n behoefte bestaan onder Arbeidsterapeute om kinders se emosionele behoeftes aan te spreek. Na afloop van die studie, en nadat alle toepaslike inligting geïntegreer is, is daar waardevolle afleidings gemaak en is hierdie behoefte onder Arbeidsterapeute bevestig. Gestalt Spelterapie is ook voorgestel as `n moontlike benadering wat geïntegreer kan word ten einde die Arbeidsterapeut instaat te stel om meer effektief te werk te gaan met die kind se emosionele behoeftes en probleme.Social work
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Vorback, Alta Maria. "Bewusmaking as fokus in opleidingsriglyne vir vrywillige beraders." Diss., 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2513.
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Summaries in English and AfrikaansAcross the world children are affected by factors such as poverty, HIV/AIDS, divorce and loss. More organisations are getting involved in the training of voluntary counsellors. Although these counsellors have the necessary theoretical knowledge they still experience problems in working effectively with these children. Possible reasons for this are these counsellors' own unfinished issues and loss. Within this study the focus is on creating awareness for counsellors within training situations from a Gestalt approach. As part of the fulfilment of the literature study an empirical study has been done. A qualitative study with a small portion of quantitative research has been done with the implementation of a training programme for voluntary counsellors. Various mediums were used to create heightened self-awareness with regard to various topics. Training guidelines are than given for creating awareness within training situations for voluntary counsellors.
Dwarsoor die wereld word kinders beinvloed deur faktore soos armoede, HIV/VIGS, egskeiding en verlies. Al meer organisasies, soos Philippi Trust Namibia, raak betrokke in die opleiding van vrywillige beraders, ten einde bekostigbare dienste vir hierdie kinders daar te stel. Alhoewel hierdie beraders oor voldoende teoretiese kennis beskik, ervaar hulle steeds probleme om effektief met kinders te werk. Moontlike redes is vrywillige beraders se eie onvoltooidhede en verlies. Binne hierdie studie word op die bewusmaking van beraders binne opleidingsituasies gefokus ten einde selfbelewing daar te stel. 'n Literatuurstudie is gedoen waartydens aspekte bekom is: teoretiese perspektief op die volgende > Bewustheid en die vrywillige berader vanuit die Gestalt-benadering. > Riglyne binne opleidingsituasies vir verhoogde bewustheidsbelewing. Deur bogenoemde teoretiese perspektief word die eerste navorsingsdoelwit van die studie beantwoord. Ter aanvulling van die literatuurstudie is empiriese ondersoek ondermeem. Kwalitatiewe studie met kleiner komponent van kwantitatiewe navorsing is voltooi deur die implementering van 'n program vir vrywillige beraders. Die program het oor vyf dae geskied. Verskeie mediums is gebruik om selfbelewing rondom spesifieke onderwerpe te verhoog. Deur bogenoemde empiriese ondersoek word die tweede doelwit van die studie beantwoord. Na aanleiding van die studie word opleidingsriglyne vir die verhoging van bewustheid binne opleidingsituasies vir vrywillige beraders daargestel.
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Maree, Mariese. "The utilisation of Gestalt Play Therapy in occupational therapy intervention with traumatised children." Diss., 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1625.
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The aim of the qualitative study was to explore and describe the utilisation of Gestalt Play Therapy in Occupational Therapy intervention with traumatised children. An applied study was conducted and the case study strategy was used with a flexible design. Objectives for the study included conducting literature reviews regarding the profile of the traumatised child and Occupational Therapy and Gestalt Play Therapy intervention with the traumatised child. The empirical study included data collection and analysis, with data gathered through semi-structured interviews. The gathered data was analysed with the use of Creswell's Data Analysis Spiral.
The empirical data showed that Occupational Therapists do utilise Gestalt Play Therapy in their intervention with traumatised children by drawing on their combined knowledge base of Gestalt Play Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Occupational Therapists then conduct a holistic assessment and treatment aims are set according to the assessment with a focus on providing holistic intervention.Social Work
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Roux, Ronel. "Gestalt play therapy with the high school learner with Spina Bifida." Diss., 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2512.
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This research was directed at determining the value of Gestalt play therapy for the high school learner with Spina Bifida. By undertaking a literature study regarding the child with Spina Bifida, as well as Gestalt play therapy, it was possible to determine what needs and difficulties these learners experience and how Gestalt play therapy can be implemented to address these needs and difficulties.
The researcher concludes that any high school learner experiences a lot of developmental changes, but for the learner with Spina Bifida there are not only the social, personal, physical and emotional changes, but also the fact that because of the disability, more support and help structures are needed. It became evident that, for these learners, Gestalt play therapy is a very effective and useful intervention technique. Learners were guided towards awareness of themselves, as well as their inner strength to face the unfinished business in their lives.Social work
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Johnsen, Elouise. "Die benutting van Gestaltspelterapie met visueel gestremde kinders." Diss., 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/5699.
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The researcher found little information in literature reviewed about how Gestalt Play
Therapy is being used in the treatment of visually impaired children. The aim of the
study was to expand knowledge regarding this issue.
A basic qualitative research study of an exploratory and descriptive nature was
undertaken to describe how this therapy may be used in the treatment of such
children. A representative sample was drawn from the population, consisting of
gestalt play therapists who previously provided assistance to these children, using a
purposive non-probability method. Data collection took place through the execution
of semi-structured telephone interviews. Collected data was analysed using the
Thematic Content Analysis to search for related themes (in line with the objectives of
the study) in transcribed interviews. The general conclusion drawn from the empirical
data was that gestalt play therapy can be used to good effect in the treatment of
visually impaired children.Die navorser het gevind dat daar weinig inligting in die literatuur beskikbaar is oor hoe gestaltspelterapie in die hulpverlening aan visueel gestremde kinders benut kan word. Die doel van die navorsingstudie was dus om kennis uit te brei rakende die benutting van gestaltspelterapie in die hulpverlening aan visueel gestremde kinders. 'n Basiese kwalitatiewe navorsingstudie met 'n verkennende en beskrywende aard is onderneem om te beskryf hoe gestaltspelterapie benut word met betrekking tot visueel gestremde kinders. 'n Verteenwoordigende steekproef is getrek, volgens 'n doelgerigte nie-waarskynlikheidsmetode, vanuit die populasie bestaande uit gestaltspelterapeute wat al van tevore hulp aan visueel gestremde kinders verleen het. Data-insameling het plaasgevind deur middel van semi-gestruktureerde telefoniese onderhoude. Die versamelde data is volgens die Tematiese Inhoudsanalise ontleed deur verbandhoudende temas (ooreenkomstig die doel van die studie) in getranskribeerde onderhoude te soek. Die algemene gevolgtrekking wat vanuit die empiriese bevindinge gemaak kan word, is dat gestaltspelterapie wel in die hulpverlening aan visueel gestremde kinders benut kan word.
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Steyn, Helga M. Ed. "'n Voorbereidingsprogram vir die kinderhuiskind met die oog op gesinshereniging." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/652.
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Text in AfrikaansThe aim of this study was to compile a programme to prepare the child in a children's home for family re-unification. An extensive study of relevant literature was conducted and included works on subjects such as the middle childhood years, the child in the children's home, family re-unification, the Gestalt approach and Gestalt play techniques. An empirical study was undertaken with semi structured interviews with social workers and family re-unification workers. From these resources some themes were identified to be included in the programme. Conclusions and suggestions were made in the interest of the implementation of the programme.
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Terrapon, Wendy. "Utilizing dyadic brief gestalt play therapy within an unstable adolescent foster placement." Diss., 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2889.
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In the experience of being a play therapist and social worker, the researcher became aware of the breakdown of adolescent foster placements. Although there are many causal factors of adolescent foster care breakdown, it was the treatment and sustaining of these placements that the researcher was interested in. The utilization of dyadic brief Gestalt play therapy aims to support the relationship between the carer and adolescent in order to sustain and stabilize the foster placement.
The empirical study includes data collection and analysis. The data was gathered through observations and field notes from unstructured interviews, in this case the dyadic therapeutic process with the adolescent and carer. The data was then analyzed, and eleven outcomes were discussed: the building of a therapeutic relationship, the process of dialogue, the gaining of awareness, contact, resistance, the internal working model, polarities, working in the here and now, the utilization of Gestalt experiments and Gestalt play therapeutic techniques. In addition, the implications of the brief Gestalt therapeutic model were identified. These themes are discussed fully in the final chapter encompassing conclusions and recommendations.This study found that it was possible to work effectively with the adolescent and carer in a dyadic brief Gestalt therapeutic way utilizing play therapy techniques. Recommendations regarding the conclusions were made in relation to the outcomes of this study.Social Work
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Lotz, Martina Maria. "Die benutting van sandspel tydens spelterapie met die kleuterslagoffer van gesinsgeweld (Afrikaans)." Diss., 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/22779.
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Moenie oplaai nie - ons speel hiermeeThis study focuses on using sand play as play medium within the framework of gestalt therapy. The researcher explored the effectiveness of this medium with the aim to assist children in their toddler phase, to vent their experiences of family violence and to furthermore teach them coping skills. During the research process, the researcher involved three toddlers who are victims of family violence, in therapeutic sessions. Sand play was utilized as play medium during these sessions. As theoretical basis for the research, aspects of the phenomenon of family violence, the emotional impact of family violence on the child (specifically the toddler), the impact of family violence on the behavioural characteristics and developmental skills of the toddler, the theoretical principles and process of gestalt therapy, the therapeutic process with the toddler as victim of family violence as well as the use of sand play as play medium, were investigated. The researcher used applied research for this study and trusts that the findings regarding the use of sand play, will improve service delivery in the field of social work, with toddler victims of family violence.Dissertation (MSD (Play Therapy))--University of Pretoria, 2005.
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Richardson, Nicola. "The handling of aggression in therapy from a Gestalt perspective." Diss., 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1937.
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This qualitative study aimed to explore how to handle aggression in therapy from
a Gestalt perspective. In order to reach the aim of this study a conceptual
framework was done exploring terms central to this project including aggression
and Gestalt Play therapy. Unstructured, telephonic interviews were then
conducted with seven Gestalt Play therapists working with children in the
Western Cape exploring ways to handle and treat aggression in therapy. The
data collected during these interviews were then analyzed and several themes
were identified and explored by conducting a literature control. Guidelines were
then formulated and written on how to handle aggression in therapy from a
Gestalt perspective as part of the concluding chapter of this research report.Social Work
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Van, Zyl Elsie Wilhemina. "Exploring how Gestalt Play therapists establish sensory contact with children who have sensory integration disorders." Diss., 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4897.
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Children who have sensory integration disorders face many physical, social and emotional challenges. Unusual emotional and behavioural reactions to sensory stimuli are often displayed. These children are referred to professionals including Gestalt play therapists, although formal training in sensory integration is limited to the scope of occupational therapy. Gestalt play therapists routinely utilize sensory rich activities during therapy. This study sought to explore and describe how Gestalt play therapists establish sensory contact with children who have sensory integration disorders. A combined qualitative and quantitative approach was utilized. A questionnaire and semi-structured interviews were used to gain rich descriptive data. Participants felt that the therapeutic process with these children was markedly different than with other children. Participants who were aware of their own sensory difficulties demonstrated an increased ability to accommodate these children in therapy. A need for increased knowledge and/ or training in sensory integration was strongly expressed.Social Work
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