| Abstract: | Presents an overview of use of the dollhouse to facilitate disclosure. The patient was a 6 yr old albino male, diagnosed as developmentally delayed who suffered physical abuse from his father and an older brother. The goal of the therapy was to assist the child in the processing and healing of his trauma. During 4 sessions the child was able to disclose his trauma and produce solutions with the aid of the therapist and dollhouse. The child's choice of metaphor, the dollhouse, assisted him in overcoming to a degree, the sense of helplessness and isolation he felt during the abuse. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
