Child play therapy works

Evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of child-centred play therapy in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Underserved communities

Traditionally child (and adolescent) psychotherapy in this country has not been widely available in the public sector. This research – on a form of child therapy which is offered to clients at a much lower cost than private psychotherapists – focuses on hitherto underserved communities, and represents all three of our priorities, i.e., strengthening practice, promoting whānau voices, and enhancing education.

Current status

• We are in the process of submitting an ethics application to approve this research project.

Outcomes

Research outputs

• One initial scoping review under discussion

Community relationships

We are building relationship with international colleagues who have researched in this field, and with ChildPlay Therapists in this country who are delivering this service.