Psy 270 Week 9 Final Paper

There are two sessions left prior to the termination of treatment. For one of these sessions, the client is staying with FOC, as he has largely been absent in the play therapy process, the client likely has one session remaining for this reason, the current goals center on termination. Based on the themes present in the play room, interviews with MOC and FOC, and play therapy research the following termination goals were identified. The first goal is to prepare the client for the last session. This will involve explaining to the client how many sessions are left in a manner appropriate with his development level (e.g. we will see each other one more time and just as your school years ends, so will our time). FOC brings the client on an inconsistent basis for this reason, the client may not attend the next session. Absence at the next session may hinder the first goal. In the case of an absence, the clinician will have to inform the client of the last session during the last session. All care will be taken to empathize with the client during this last session and to repair any damage to the relationship that may occur.

The clinician will arrange a parent consultation meeting with MOC and FOC prior to the last play therapy session. Recommendations of play therapy providers will be offered. The clinician will research play therapists in close proximity to the client’s parents. During this last session the clinician will report play therapy themes to MOC and FOC and stress the importance of continuing care. Continuation of care with a play therapist is of importance as the optimal number play therapy sessions is 30 to 40 (Bratton et al., 2005; Tsai and Ray, 2011). As FOC has been difficult to contact, this final session will likely involve MOC. All effort will be made to contact