Psychodynamically based approaches to emotional disturbance

Author(s): Luchow, Jed P.

Journal/Book: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 1991; 3(4),: Spec Issue 309-346.

Abstract: Outlines the purposes and major characteristics of individual and group psychotherapy techniques as adapted for children. Principles of art, dance, music, play, drama, and family therapy are introduced. Each of the therapies is discussed as a procedure to assist mentally handicapped individuals to recognize and cope better with feelings, to promote a more positive self-concept, and to develop more functionally efficient behaviors. Psychodynamic principles and applications to help children develop intrapersonal and interpersonal skills are summarized (e.g., therapeutic communication models, principles of milieu therapy and behavior management, psychoeducational models).

Note: purposes & characteristics of psychodynamically oriented individual & group therapy; children with emotional disturbances

Keyword(s): Group psychotherapy; individual psychotherapy; psychotherapeutic techniques; affective disturbances; children

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