The experience of using filial play therapy from the perspective of adoptive parents : a case study of family adjustment / by Georgeanna Chizk.

Author/creator Chizk, Georgeanna author.
Other author Brimhall, Andrew, degree supervisor.
Other author East Carolina University. Department of Human Development and Family Science.
Format Theses and dissertations
Publication[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2018.
Description129 pages
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Summary Adoption can consist of both positive experiences as well as challenges in parent-child relationship development. Research suggests that filial play therapy is helpful in fostering a secure attachment relationship. Given its potential role in establishing a parent-child bond, filial play therapy may an option for adoptive parents in building meaningful connection and a secure parent-child attachment relationship. The purpose of this study was to explore adoptive parents' experiences with using post-adoption filial play therapy in an effort to investigate the perceived usefulness of filial play therapy in improving attachment relationships between parent and child. Mixed-methods multiple case study methodology of three cases was used to explore adoptive parents' experiences with and perceptions about filial play therapy. Cross-case analysis revealed that adoptive families' experiences were highly complex. Parents had positive experiences using filial play therapy with their child and reported the development of emotional connection and a decrease frequency of adverse child behaviors. Given the positive outcomes of using filial play therapy in the adoption experience, parents suggested that more mental health providers be trained in filial play therapy to meet parent-child relationship needs within adoptive families.
General notePresented to the faculty of the Department of Human Development and Family Science
General noteAdvisor: Andrew Brimhall
General noteTitle from PDF t.p. (viewed October 1, 2018).
Dissertation noteM.S. East Carolina University 2018
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
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