Filial therapy

Filial therapy is a type of psychotherapy designed to treat emotional and behavioral difficulties in children; it was formulated by Bernard Guerney in 1964.[1] It is based on the principles of play therapy;[2][3] however, it is distinct from it, in that it teaches parents (or other paraprofessionals) how to provide therapeutic interventions for children. With respect to older children, filial therapy uses techniques that are adapted to age-appropriate interests and activities.[1]

  1. ^ a b VanFleet, Rise. Filial Therapy. Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press.
  2. ^ Axline, Virginia (1974). Play Therapy. New York: Ballantine Books. ISBN 9780345243157.
  3. ^ Axline, Virginia (1964). Dibs In Search of Self. New York: Ballantine Books. ISBN 9780345292698.