Directed and Nondirected Play as Therapeutic Modalities

Abstract

Play as therapeutic modality refers to adults purposeful use of any type of play, including classical play therapy to facilitate communication with children The goal of the play is to enable children to express thoughts and feelings assimilate reality, resolve mternal conflicts, and achieve mastery Theoretical formulations releo vant to play are discussed Two types of therapeutic play interventions, directed and nondirected, are described.