The Play Therapy Dimensions
Model (PTDM) has been
developed by Lorri Yasenik and Ken Gardner, certified play therapy
supervisors and co-directors of The Rocky Mountain Play Therapy
Institute. PTUK together with PTI have adopted the PTDM as a
standard for good quality play therapy practice and clinical supervision. It
will be incorporated into the competency framework becoming an essential
part of the initial training of play therapists and a CPD/CE
requirement. It is an excellent method to use as a part of
clinical
governance procedures.
It is also recommended
that the book and accompanying DVD 'Play Therapy Dimensions Model - A
Decision-Making Guide for Therapists' by Lorri Yasenik and Ken Gardner
ISBN 0-9735628-0-3 is studied by every PTI and PTUK member. Copies may
be obtained through PTUK or direct from the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy
Institute -
www.rmpti.com
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Developed by Lorri Yasenik & Ken Gardner
Based upon the Prescriptive Play Therapy approach as expounded by Charles Schaefer
The PTDM incorporates the theories and techniques of a variety of play therapy approaches to address a spectrum of presenting issues and problems enabling the construction of an individualised treatment plan
The model encourages therapists to consider moving from their original point of intervention or approach
But it does not presume that movement has to take place
It allows for movement within a session eg a child stops metaphorical play and starts talking about problems as well as between sessions
The Play Therapy Dimensions Model is a conceptual framework for:
- Play therapy practice and supervision
- Analysing changes in child’s play / behaviour
- Assisting session planning & decision taking
It works with a number of theoretical
approaches & techniques; is integrative; two dimensional.
The two axes are directiveness and consciousness.
"Directiveness" takes account of:
The degree of therapist immersion
The level of interpretation by the therapist
"Consciousness" considers:
The child’s representation of consciousness in play
The play activities and verbalisations
The four quadrants derived from the two axes are shown below
The book and DVD explains in detail, with
case examples, how the PTDM may be applied to practice and supervision.
