When group therapy is to be used as a treatment modality, the nurse would suggest placement of a
child aged 9 years in a therapy group that used
a. play activities exclusively.
b. group discussion exclusively.
c. talk focused on a specific issue.
d. play and talk about the play activity.
D
Group therapy for young children takes the form of play. For elementary school children therapy
combines play and talk about the activity. For adolescents, group therapy involves more talking.
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