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The aim of this Theses was to investigate the effect of play therapy on children whose parents are either divorced or divorcing. This study is qualitative, adopting a casuistic approach. In the theoretical part, the stages of divorce, child's adaptation to divorce and individual non- directive play therapy are described. The practical part consists of five case studies showing practical application of play therapy. The analysis is based on ten cases (children aged three to nine years, four boys and six girls). Data were analyzed using open, axial and selective coding. Play therapy for children in divorce situations is an appropriate therapy tool for children whose both parents agree with the treatment and the child meets the indications. Children respond positively to play therapy, they express the family conflict. The results of the study open possibility for further research in the field of non-directive play therapy. Key words: play therapy, non-directive individual play therapy, divorce, adaptation to divorce

The diploma thesis The quality of supporting relationship and aim directivity as a successful factor in social work was written by Šicnerová Věra, Faculty of Theology of the University of South Bohemia. The supervisor of the thesis is Lhotová Marie, PhDr. Ing. Ph.D. Key words: aim, emotions, client, indirect approach, Rogers, empathy, interaction, communication, conflict, social work, social worker, relationship. The diploma thesis describes the development of a social therapeutic relationship between a client and a social worker which is based on non - evaluating approach of the social worker and in the connection with a suitable follow-up aim. The information about the conditions of a quality relationship which is needed for communication between the client and the social worker in a social therapeutic relationship is included in the thesis. Dangers and inappropriate approaches which can ruin suitable selection and the realization of aim are mentioned too. The thesis defines vocational qualities of social workers which can make the relationship development easier. It also presents attributes of social workers and clients, which can on the contrary disrupt or thwart this development. The diploma thesis illustrates that the relationship between social workers and clients is a determinative factor for a successful definition and realization of the social therapeutic process aim.