Intake Procedures for Child-Parent Relationship Therapy: Moving Toward an Evidence-Based Process

Child-parent relationship therapy (CPRT) has proven to be an effective intervention for many children; however, individual play therapy may be more beneficial for some. Therapists are advised to use their own clinical judgment to determine if CPRT may be best for their clients' specific populat...

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Published in:International journal of play therapy 2023-04, Vol.32 (2), p.79-94
Main Authors: Line, Ahou Vaziri, Ray, Dee C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Counseling
Decision Making
Female
Human
Male
Parent Child Relations
Play Therapy
Therapists
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Summary:Child-parent relationship therapy (CPRT) has proven to be an effective intervention for many children; however, individual play therapy may be more beneficial for some. Therapists are advised to use their own clinical judgment to determine if CPRT may be best for their clients' specific populations and presenting concerns. Landreth and Bratton (2020) recognized the importance of intake procedures as a screening tool for CPRT group members; however, clear guidance to help therapists screen potential members, determine potential accommodations, develop strong groups, or set clear expectations among group members for CPRT groups do not currently exist. The authors explore research outcomes from various outcome studies to develop intake procedures that guide therapists' decision making. These procedures are explored and implications for counselor use are discussed.
ISSN:1555-6824
1939-0629
DOI:10.1037/pla0000196