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Research paper thumbnail of The experimental effects of training college students as play therapists

Research paper thumbnail of An integrated graduate-undergraduate program in the assessment, treatment, and prevention of child psychopathology

Professional Psychology, 1973

Undergraduate and graduate students at Michigan State University participated in a project that o... more Undergraduate and graduate students at Michigan State University participated in a project that offered to increase their sensitivity and ability to communicate with young children. Some students were offered the opportunity to meet weekly with a clinic-referred child and receive group and individual supervision in play interaction techniques (the Play Assessment Project), while other students were offered the opportunity to play with a "normal" child and also participate in group meetings where videotapes of their interactions with the child would be discussed along with reading concerning parent-child interaction (the Sensitivity to Children Project). Several methods of assessment of psychopathology were used: (a) family interaction in the home, (b) family interaction in the clinic, (c) parent interview, (d) assessment in the school, (e) the child in the clinic, using several instruments (e.g., the Stanford-Binet), and (f) a summary assessment using the Child Rating Scales. A summary of the 1970-1971 activities and preliminary results is included. (20 ref.)

Research paper thumbnail of Maternal perceptual style and mother-infant play behavior

Infant mental health journal, 1985

ABSTRACT Normal mothers' perceptions of an older child at play were used to assess matern... more ABSTRACT Normal mothers' perceptions of an older child at play were used to assess maternal perceptual biases. Mothers then engaged in play encounters with their 15-month-old infants. Perceptual biases were related to infant and mother play behaviors. For example, positive perceptions were related to positive play and interpersonal behaviors, including mutual play and exchange games. The data suggest support for the hypothesis that maternal perceptions of child behavior may affect maternal behavior and thereby influence mother-child interactions.

Research paper thumbnail of Psychotherapy research : selected readings

Rand McNally eBooks, 1966

Research paper thumbnail of Problems in living, psychotherapy process research, and an autoanalytic method

Journal of Consulting Psychology, 1965

Research paper thumbnail of The Long-Term Effects of Divorce: Mothers and Children in Concurrent Support Groups

Routledge eBooks, Mar 24, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Curiosity and the Parent-Child Relationship

Child Development, Jun 1, 1971

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Research paper thumbnail of The training of undergraduates in play techniques

Journal of Clinical Psychology, Apr 1, 1969

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Research paper thumbnail of The Long-Term Effects of Divorce

Journal of divorce, Jun 11, 1987

ABSTRACT Supportive services in the form of concurrent groups for mothers and children experienci... more ABSTRACT Supportive services in the form of concurrent groups for mothers and children experiencing the long-term negative effects of divorce are described. The general goal of the Single Parent Project was to provide parents and children an environment within which they could experience a cohesive feeling of support and sharing, and the opportunity to learn new communication and problem-solving skills. Each group (parent and child) was run by a graduate student. Clinical supervision was conjoint, helping to maintain conceptual unity of each family system. Issues presented by mothers or children were used to develop strategies for subsequent meetings. Although this project explored the effectiveness of a variety of interventions, two deserve special mention: (1) All siblings aged 4 through 12 were included, with no identification of a problem child. (2) Mothers served as co-therapists in the children's group. Problems inherent in a pilot study of this nature are discussed. A primary benefit to both groups was social support and a decrease in social isolation.

Research paper thumbnail of An integrated graduate-undergraduate program in the assessment, treatment, and prevention of child psychopathology

Professional Psychology, May 1, 1973

Undergraduate and graduate students at Michigan State University participated in a project that o... more Undergraduate and graduate students at Michigan State University participated in a project that offered to increase their sensitivity and ability to communicate with young children. Some students were offered the opportunity to meet weekly with a clinic-referred child and receive group and individual supervision in play interaction techniques (the Play Assessment Project), while other students were offered the opportunity to play with a "normal" child and also participate in group meetings where videotapes of their interactions with the child would be discussed along with reading concerning parent-child interaction (the Sensitivity to Children Project). Several methods of assessment of psychopathology were used: (a) family interaction in the home, (b) family interaction in the clinic, (c) parent interview, (d) assessment in the school, (e) the child in the clinic, using several instruments (e.g., the Stanford-Binet), and (f) a summary assessment using the Child Rating Scales. A summary of the 1970-1971 activities and preliminary results is included. (20 ref.)

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Racial Composition and Group Size on Interactional Patterns in Preschool Children

Research paper thumbnail of Interactions speak louder than words

Day care and early education, Jun 1, 1975

Research paper thumbnail of Fantasy Play in Child Psychotherapy

Research paper thumbnail of Education for early childhood consultation

Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, Jun 1, 1974

Research paper thumbnail of Generalization Effects of Verbal Conditioning: An Evaluation

Psychological Reports, Dec 1, 1963

Research paper thumbnail of Epps Performance under Social Desirability Instructions: College Females

Psychological Reports, Feb 1, 1965

Research paper thumbnail of Exploration of personal problems by juvenile delinquents under conditions of minimal reinforcement

Journal of Clinical Psychology, Apr 1, 1964

Research paper thumbnail of Variations and Extensions of Filial Therapy

Family Process, Sep 1, 1981

Research paper thumbnail of Marital satisfaction, parenting satisfaction, and parenting behavior in early infancy

Infant mental health journal, 1982

ABSTRACT The relationships between marital adjustment, satisfaction with parenting and actual par... more ABSTRACT The relationships between marital adjustment, satisfaction with parenting and actual parental behavior were assessed for a sample of first-time parents. Results indicated that there were consistent relationships between fathers' satisfaction scores and their own behaviors, but few relationships between mothers' behaviors and satisfaction scores. It was suggested that the determinants of the behavior of mothers and fathers may differ. In the absence of specific socialization of fathers into a caregiving role, fathers' caregiving style may become organized and develop primarily in the context of their relationships with their spouses.

Research paper thumbnail of A Workshop for Judges Involved in Child Custody and Other Domestic Relations Disputes

The Journal of Psychiatry & Law, 1981

A workshop format was developed to help judges to increase their awareness and sensitivity to the... more A workshop format was developed to help judges to increase their awareness and sensitivity to the psychological needs of all parties in domestic relations disputes and to increase their skills to communicate this sensitivity. Guidelines and suggestions for interviewing children were also presented and discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of The experimental effects of training college students as play therapists

Research paper thumbnail of An integrated graduate-undergraduate program in the assessment, treatment, and prevention of child psychopathology

Professional Psychology, 1973

Undergraduate and graduate students at Michigan State University participated in a project that o... more Undergraduate and graduate students at Michigan State University participated in a project that offered to increase their sensitivity and ability to communicate with young children. Some students were offered the opportunity to meet weekly with a clinic-referred child and receive group and individual supervision in play interaction techniques (the Play Assessment Project), while other students were offered the opportunity to play with a "normal" child and also participate in group meetings where videotapes of their interactions with the child would be discussed along with reading concerning parent-child interaction (the Sensitivity to Children Project). Several methods of assessment of psychopathology were used: (a) family interaction in the home, (b) family interaction in the clinic, (c) parent interview, (d) assessment in the school, (e) the child in the clinic, using several instruments (e.g., the Stanford-Binet), and (f) a summary assessment using the Child Rating Scales. A summary of the 1970-1971 activities and preliminary results is included. (20 ref.)

Research paper thumbnail of Maternal perceptual style and mother-infant play behavior

Infant mental health journal, 1985

ABSTRACT Normal mothers' perceptions of an older child at play were used to assess matern... more ABSTRACT Normal mothers' perceptions of an older child at play were used to assess maternal perceptual biases. Mothers then engaged in play encounters with their 15-month-old infants. Perceptual biases were related to infant and mother play behaviors. For example, positive perceptions were related to positive play and interpersonal behaviors, including mutual play and exchange games. The data suggest support for the hypothesis that maternal perceptions of child behavior may affect maternal behavior and thereby influence mother-child interactions.

Research paper thumbnail of Psychotherapy research : selected readings

Rand McNally eBooks, 1966

Research paper thumbnail of Problems in living, psychotherapy process research, and an autoanalytic method

Journal of Consulting Psychology, 1965

Research paper thumbnail of The Long-Term Effects of Divorce: Mothers and Children in Concurrent Support Groups

Routledge eBooks, Mar 24, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Curiosity and the Parent-Child Relationship

Child Development, Jun 1, 1971

... In 0 . "o - I 11.-1 : II~ II -e * •. • • 0 o . . . . . cr d Or ~~ 0t~OC~ o* f Cc r r r r... more ... In 0 . "o - I 11.-1 : II~ II -e * •. • • 0 o . . . . . cr d Or ~~ 0t~OC~ o* f Cc r r r r r C~ c~rere~* r ooeoa IIC~r feC~t ~r Dr re * er eOr .r W 0c ~ 111111 * c c ~e o ~O r rf Qc Oe O Z e ** 0, r r Or O I: I _e jRo~Soo@50 Page 8. 4* I II IM 00 0 cI I - cc r-00 m SIII I II I * l* III' I I ...

Research paper thumbnail of The training of undergraduates in play techniques

Journal of Clinical Psychology, Apr 1, 1969

APA PsycNET Our Apologies! - The following features are not available with your current Browser c... more APA PsycNET Our Apologies! - The following features are not available with your current Browser configuration. - alerts user that their session is about to expire - display, print, save, export, and email selected records - get My ...

Research paper thumbnail of The Long-Term Effects of Divorce

Journal of divorce, Jun 11, 1987

ABSTRACT Supportive services in the form of concurrent groups for mothers and children experienci... more ABSTRACT Supportive services in the form of concurrent groups for mothers and children experiencing the long-term negative effects of divorce are described. The general goal of the Single Parent Project was to provide parents and children an environment within which they could experience a cohesive feeling of support and sharing, and the opportunity to learn new communication and problem-solving skills. Each group (parent and child) was run by a graduate student. Clinical supervision was conjoint, helping to maintain conceptual unity of each family system. Issues presented by mothers or children were used to develop strategies for subsequent meetings. Although this project explored the effectiveness of a variety of interventions, two deserve special mention: (1) All siblings aged 4 through 12 were included, with no identification of a problem child. (2) Mothers served as co-therapists in the children's group. Problems inherent in a pilot study of this nature are discussed. A primary benefit to both groups was social support and a decrease in social isolation.

Research paper thumbnail of An integrated graduate-undergraduate program in the assessment, treatment, and prevention of child psychopathology

Professional Psychology, May 1, 1973

Undergraduate and graduate students at Michigan State University participated in a project that o... more Undergraduate and graduate students at Michigan State University participated in a project that offered to increase their sensitivity and ability to communicate with young children. Some students were offered the opportunity to meet weekly with a clinic-referred child and receive group and individual supervision in play interaction techniques (the Play Assessment Project), while other students were offered the opportunity to play with a "normal" child and also participate in group meetings where videotapes of their interactions with the child would be discussed along with reading concerning parent-child interaction (the Sensitivity to Children Project). Several methods of assessment of psychopathology were used: (a) family interaction in the home, (b) family interaction in the clinic, (c) parent interview, (d) assessment in the school, (e) the child in the clinic, using several instruments (e.g., the Stanford-Binet), and (f) a summary assessment using the Child Rating Scales. A summary of the 1970-1971 activities and preliminary results is included. (20 ref.)

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Racial Composition and Group Size on Interactional Patterns in Preschool Children

Research paper thumbnail of Interactions speak louder than words

Day care and early education, Jun 1, 1975

Research paper thumbnail of Fantasy Play in Child Psychotherapy

Research paper thumbnail of Education for early childhood consultation

Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, Jun 1, 1974

Research paper thumbnail of Generalization Effects of Verbal Conditioning: An Evaluation

Psychological Reports, Dec 1, 1963

Research paper thumbnail of Epps Performance under Social Desirability Instructions: College Females

Psychological Reports, Feb 1, 1965

Research paper thumbnail of Exploration of personal problems by juvenile delinquents under conditions of minimal reinforcement

Journal of Clinical Psychology, Apr 1, 1964

Research paper thumbnail of Variations and Extensions of Filial Therapy

Family Process, Sep 1, 1981

Research paper thumbnail of Marital satisfaction, parenting satisfaction, and parenting behavior in early infancy

Infant mental health journal, 1982

ABSTRACT The relationships between marital adjustment, satisfaction with parenting and actual par... more ABSTRACT The relationships between marital adjustment, satisfaction with parenting and actual parental behavior were assessed for a sample of first-time parents. Results indicated that there were consistent relationships between fathers' satisfaction scores and their own behaviors, but few relationships between mothers' behaviors and satisfaction scores. It was suggested that the determinants of the behavior of mothers and fathers may differ. In the absence of specific socialization of fathers into a caregiving role, fathers' caregiving style may become organized and develop primarily in the context of their relationships with their spouses.

Research paper thumbnail of A Workshop for Judges Involved in Child Custody and Other Domestic Relations Disputes

The Journal of Psychiatry & Law, 1981

A workshop format was developed to help judges to increase their awareness and sensitivity to the... more A workshop format was developed to help judges to increase their awareness and sensitivity to the psychological needs of all parties in domestic relations disputes and to increase their skills to communicate this sensitivity. Guidelines and suggestions for interviewing children were also presented and discussed.