Play and the older child: developmental and clinical opportunities.
Psychoanal Study Child
; 64: 112-30, 2009.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-20578436
ABSTRACT
This paper examines the meaning and function of pretend play in older children. First, a review of the widely accepted developmental sequences, growth-promoting potential, and analytic uses of play for younger children is provided. Then the possible role for play in later childhood is explored through the presentation of Sarah, a twelve-year-old girl in analysis, whose play appeared to provide both clinical and developmental benefits. The suggestion is made to soften the existing developmental line for play in order to allow for its role with preadolescent children.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Personality Development
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Play Therapy
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Psychoanalytic Therapy
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Role Playing
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Child Behavior Disorders
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Fantasy
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Imagination
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Psychoanal Study Child
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States