1. Student's full name: Do Thu Trang
2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: March 25, 1998
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision on student admission No. 1811/2021/QD-XHNV dated September 8, 2021, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process:
- Extending the study period from September 9, 2023 to March 8, 2024
- Extending the study period from March 9, 2023 to September 8, 2024
7. Thesis title: Psychological intervention for a child with anxiety
8. Specialization: Clinical Psychology Code: 8310401.02
9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Vu Thy Cam, MD, PhD, working at the Institute of Mental Health, Bach Mai Hospital.
10. Summary of the thesis results:
Anxiety is a common psychological problem in children, and persistent anxiety symptoms affect their physical health, relationships with others, and sense of well-being. Early intervention helps prevent the worsening of anxiety symptoms and reduces the development of other co-occurring disorders.
This thesis studies a case study of a child exhibiting anxiety who received intervention using a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral and Play Therapy. Mediating symbols, stories, and images from Play Therapy help the child become aware of and connect with their negative experiences and emotions, expressing the hurt feelings they cannot (or do not know how to) directly. On this foundation, the child feels safe enough to connect with reality, thereby identifying and restructuring their cognitive schema in a healthier direction.
The results after the intervention showed a gradual reduction in anxiety symptoms, and positive improvements in interpersonal relationships (with family and friends) and self-expression in the clients.11. Practical applications:
11. Practical Applicability: Based on the results obtained through theoretical research and practical clinical case studies, this thesis has contributed to proving and strengthening the Cognitive-Behavioral psychological intervention method combined with Play Therapy for anxiety symptoms in children. It emphasizes the role of applying psychological therapy in the intervention process for young clients experiencing mental health problems.
12. Future research directions: Play therapy for other mental health issues in children and adolescents.
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Do Thu Trang
2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: 25/03/1998
4. Place of birth: Hanoi, Vietnam
5. Admission decision number: 1811/2021/QD-XHNV September 8, 2021 by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University
6. Changes in academic process:
- Extended the study period from September 9, 2023 to March 8, 2024
- Extended the study period from March 9, 2024 to September 8, 2024
7. Official thesis title: Psychological intervention for a child with anxiety
8. Major: Clinical psychology; Code: 8310401.02
9. Supervisors: Doctor Vu Thy Cam works at the Institute of Mental Health, Bach Mai Hospital.
10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
Anxiety is a common psychological problem in children. Long-term anxiety symptoms affect children's physical health, surrounding relationships and sense of happiness. Early intervention helps prevent worsening of anxiety symptoms and reduces the development of other comorbid disorders.
This thesis studies a case of a child with signs of anxiety receiving intervention using the Cognitive-Behavioral method combined with Play Therapy, Mediated symbols, Stories, Images, etc. Play Therapy helps the client to become aware and connect with their own negative experiences and emotions, expressing hurt feelings. That the child cannot (or does not know) say directly. On that foundation, children feel safe to be able to connect with reality, thereby identifying and restructuring their cognitive schema in a healthier direction.
Post-intervention results showed that anxiety symptoms gradually decreased, interpersonal relationships (with relatives and friends) along with the client's ability to express themselves improved in a positive direction.
11. Practical applicability, if any:
From the results obtained through theoretical and practical research in clinical cases, the thesis has contributed to proving and strengthening psychological intervention methods. Cognition – Behavior combined with Play therapy for anxiety symptoms in children. Emphasis the applied role of psychotherapy in the intervention process for young clients with mental health problems.
12. Further research directions, if any: Play therapy for other mental health problems in children and adolescents.
13. Thesis-related publications: None
