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1	The utilisation of the memory box as a medium in gestalt play therapy with AIDS orphans in middle childhood Gough, Faye Margaret 30 November 2006 (has links) This study aimed to test the efficacy of the memory box as a medium in Gestalt Therapy, specifically within a therapeutic group with AIDS orphans in the middle childhood phase of development. The aim was to explore and describe the utilisation of the memory box, as a medium for telling one's story, within the safety of the Gestalt play therapy group. It was felt that the increased self-awareness fostered by belonging to a supportive group could enhance self-concept. The research included qualitative and quantitative data. Theoretical and the meta-theoretical assumptions affecting children, in the middle childhood phase, orphaned through HIV/AIDS, were reviewed. The group sessions were described and the data obtained from the pre and post-test was graphically illustrated. The information was then compared to ascertain whether the objectives had been met. Results show that the memory box, used in Gestalt play therapy groups, with AIDS orphans was effective. / Social Work / M.Diac. (Play Therapy) Memory box Gestalt play therapy AIDS orphans Middle childhood development phase Self concept Self esteem Field theory Awareness Grief Unfinished business 616.89143 Child development Gestalt therapy Play therapy AIDS (Disease) -- South Africa Memory Orphans -- South Africa Bereavement in children
2	The utilisation of the memory box as a medium in gestalt play therapy with AIDS orphans in middle childhood Gough, Faye Margaret 30 November 2006 (has links) This study aimed to test the efficacy of the memory box as a medium in Gestalt Therapy, specifically within a therapeutic group with AIDS orphans in the middle childhood phase of development. The aim was to explore and describe the utilisation of the memory box, as a medium for telling one's story, within the safety of the Gestalt play therapy group. It was felt that the increased self-awareness fostered by belonging to a supportive group could enhance self-concept. The research included qualitative and quantitative data. Theoretical and the meta-theoretical assumptions affecting children, in the middle childhood phase, orphaned through HIV/AIDS, were reviewed. The group sessions were described and the data obtained from the pre and post-test was graphically illustrated. The information was then compared to ascertain whether the objectives had been met. Results show that the memory box, used in Gestalt play therapy groups, with AIDS orphans was effective. / Social Work / M.Diac. (Play Therapy) Memory box Gestalt play therapy AIDS orphans Middle childhood development phase Self concept Self esteem Field theory Awareness Grief Unfinished business 616.89143 Child development Gestalt therapy Play therapy AIDS (Disease) -- South Africa Memory Orphans -- South Africa Bereavement in children

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The utilisation of the memory box as a medium in gestalt play therapy with AIDS orphans in middle childhood

The utilisation of the memory box as a medium in gestalt play therapy with AIDS orphans in middle childhood