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Exploring therapists' experiences of using play-based techniques to prepare children for children's court in Mpumalanga
Mini Dissertation (MSW (Play-based Intervention))--University of Pretoria, 2025.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/108390 Exploring therapists' experiences of using play-based techniques to prepare children for children's court in Mpumalanga Jordaan, Leanne u20498812@tuks.co.za Grobler, Kyla UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Children Good health and well-being Children’s Court Play-based techniques Therapists Mpumalanga Mini Dissertation (MSW (Play-based Intervention))--University of Pretoria, 2025. This qualitative study explores the experiences of therapists who use play-based techniques (PBTs) to prepare children for court proceedings in Mpumalanga. Guided by Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory (EST), the study examines how systemic, cultural, and environmental factors influence the implementation and effectiveness of these therapeutic techniques. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and a review of relevant literature. The findings reveal that therapists employ a variety of play media- including role-play, storytelling, sand tray therapy, and art activities-to facilitate emotional expression, build trust, and help children understand and prepare for courtroom procedures. Despite challenges such as limited resources, insufficient specialised training for court officials, non-child-friendly court environments, cultural stigmas surrounding emotional expression, and language barriers, therapists demonstrate resilience and adaptability by developing low-cost, culturally sensitive strategies to support children. The study further finds that systemic barriers at the institutional and macro levels hinder the therapeutic process and reduce the potential benefits of PBTs within the legal system. The research highlights the need for systemic reform, enhanced training programmes, and culturally responsive policies to create supportive environments for child victims within the justice system. Ultimately, the study underscores the importance of systemic support and professional development in optimising play-based approaches to uphold children's rights, promote emotional well-being, and strengthen their participation in legal proceedings. Social Work and Criminology MSW (Play-based Intervention) Unrestricted Faculty of Humanities SDG-03: Good health and well-being 2026-02-18T12:45:07Z 2026-02-18T12:45:07Z 2026-05-29 2025-11-30 Mini Dissertation * A2026 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/108390 https://figshare.com/s/cadfd1c2f2e07e2a8553 en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Children Good health and well-being Children’s Court Play-based techniques Therapists Mpumalanga Exploring therapists' experiences of using play-based techniques to prepare children for children's court in Mpumalanga |
| title | Exploring therapists' experiences of using play-based techniques to prepare children for children's court in Mpumalanga |
| title_full | Exploring therapists' experiences of using play-based techniques to prepare children for children's court in Mpumalanga |
| title_fullStr | Exploring therapists' experiences of using play-based techniques to prepare children for children's court in Mpumalanga |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring therapists' experiences of using play-based techniques to prepare children for children's court in Mpumalanga |
| title_short | Exploring therapists' experiences of using play-based techniques to prepare children for children's court in Mpumalanga |
| title_sort | exploring therapists experiences of using play based techniques to prepare children for children s court in mpumalanga |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Children Good health and well-being Children’s Court Play-based techniques Therapists Mpumalanga |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/108390 https://figshare.com/s/cadfd1c2f2e07e2a8553 |