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1	A child's journey through traumatic grief: a case study Goliath, Chantal Debra January 2015 (has links) The death of a parent is one of the most serious stressors that can occur in a child’s life. The aim of this study was to describe an 11-year-old child’s journey through traumatic grief after the violent death of her mother. The conceptual framework utilised was Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT). The case study approach was applied as it provided a suitable research design in which to give an account of the subject in a therapeutic situation. A purposive sampling technique was utilised to select the research subject in the study. The following three principles of data collection were adhered to: a) using multiple sources of information, b) creating a case study database, and c) maintaining a chain of evidence. Irving Alexander’s content-analysis technique in conjunction with Guba’s model of trustworthiness was employed for data analysis. The finding that emerged from the study was the resilience shown by Linda in relation to her adaptive functioning following the trauma of witnessing the violent death of her mother. Conclusions and recommendations were made following the findings based on the information obtained during the therapy sessions. Grief in children -- South Africa Violent crimes -- South Africa Family violence -- South Africa Ritual abuse -- South Africa
2	Guiding a child to adjust in a children's home: a Gestalt approach Overberg, Cindy Ann 30 November 2003 (has links) 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 / MDIAC (PLAY THERAPY) Children's home Adjustment Gestalt perspective Play therapy Emotional needs Emotional development Grieve The child's process Cultural shock Single case study 362.7320968 Child development--South Africa Child psychology--South Africa Abandoned children--South Africa Group homes for children--South Africa Social group work--South Africa Social work with children--South Africa Family social work--South Africa Grief in children--South Africa Children--Counseling of--South Africa Child psychotherapy--South Africa Play therapy--South Africa Culture shock--South Africa
3	Guiding a child to adjust in a children's home: a Gestalt approach Overberg, Cindy Ann 30 November 2003 (has links) 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 / MDIAC (PLAY THERAPY) Children's home Adjustment Gestalt perspective Play therapy Emotional needs Emotional development Grieve The child's process Cultural shock Single case study 362.7320968 Child development--South Africa Child psychology--South Africa Abandoned children--South Africa Group homes for children--South Africa Social group work--South Africa Social work with children--South Africa Family social work--South Africa Grief in children--South Africa Children--Counseling of--South Africa Child psychotherapy--South Africa Play therapy--South Africa Culture shock--South Africa

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