A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old girl with depression. She is having difficulty coping with her feelings of sadness and fear, which stem from her parents' recent divorce
The girl has been prescribed antidepressant medication, but the mother thinks the girl would benefit from therapy. The nurse refers the mother to a therapist who specializes in which of the following types of therapy? A) Individual therapy
B) Play therapy
C) Behavioral therapy
D) Hypnosis
B
Response:
Play therapy is designed to change emotional status and encourages the child to act out feelings of sadness, fear, hostility, or anger. It is particularly beneficial for the younger child. Play therapy, rather than individual therapy, is recommended for the younger child. Hypnosis promotes deep relaxation, which is not the therapeutic goal for this child. Behavioral therapy is used to encourage appropriate behavior and would not address the girl's sadness.
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