Treatment for Childhood Refugee Trauma: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2012
Abstract
The authors investigated the effectiveness of child-centered play therapy (CCPT) in comparison with an evidence-based intervention, trauma-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with traumatized refugee children aged 6 to 13. Thirty-one traumatized refugee children were randomly assigned to participate in CCPT or TF-CBT in the elementary school setting in the northwest United States. Results indicated that both CCPT and TF-CBT were effective in reducing trauma symptoms according to child and parent report. Findings support the use of CCPT in treating traumatized refugee children.
Publication Information
Schottelkorb, April A.; Doumas, Diana M.; and Garcia, Rhyan. (2012). "Treatment for Childhood Refugee Trauma: A Randomized, Controlled Trial". International Journal of Play Therapy, 21(2), 57-73. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0027430