The Crucial Role of Empathy in Breaking the Silence of Traumatized Children in Play Therapy

International Journal of Play Therapy

Volumn 16, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 160-175

  Crenshaw, David A ^a   Hardy, Kenneth V ^b  

^a Rhinebeck Child and Family Center   (United States)

^b Eikenberg Institute for Relationships   (United States)

Author keywords

abuse; empathy; play therapy; traumatized children; violence

Indexed keywords

EID: 70350068489     PISSN: 15556824     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/1555-6824.16.2.160     Document Type: Article

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