Developmental Play Therapy With Sexually Abused Children

In this chapter, Developmental Play Therapy will be explored for the treatment of childhood sexual abuse. This approach is centered around the therapeutic use of touch. A review of the core principles of this approach, along with careful consideration of the use of therapeutic touch for this vulnerable population, will be addressed, as issues around consent, bodily autonomy, and ethical use of touch must be discussed. The core principles of Developmental Play Therapy treatment will be demonstrated through the presentation of a clinical case study.