This thesis focuses on the development of Gestalt guidelines for alternative
caregivers to enhance attachment with the traumatised child. The researcher
made use of the intervention research process, consisting of six phases. For the
purpose of this study of limited scope, the intervention research process was
completed up to step one of the fourth phase. The target group in this study was
alternative caregivers of traumatised children where attachment difficulties
existed. `Alternative caregivers' refers to people who provide care to these
children, either on a voluntary basis or professionally. Focus groups, field notes
and observation were used as data collection method, and Creswell's spiral was
used to analyse data. Not all aspects regarding attachment were covered in this
study and only relevant Gestalt principles were discussed. Gestalt guidelines with
an observational system were finally developed. The views of the respondents,
those of experts and a literature review were incorporated into the guidelines, as
well as some functional elements of existing treatments. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M. Diac. (Play Therapy)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/1355 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Nieuwoudt, Judith |
| Contributors | Jacobs, I. F. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (153 leaves) |
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