1. Student's name: Do Thu Trang
2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: March 25, 1998
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Student recognition decision No. 1811/2021/QD-XHNV dated September 8, 2021 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process:
- Extend study period from September 9, 2023 to March 8, 2024
- Extend study period from March 9, 2023 to September 8, 2024
7. Thesis topic: Psychological intervention for a child with anxiety
8. Major: Clinical Psychology Code: 8310401.02
9. Scientific instructor: Dr. Vu Thy Cam, working at the Institute of Mental Health, Bach Mai Hospital.
10. Summary of thesis results:
Anxiety is a common psychological problem in children, and persistent anxiety symptoms affect children's physical health, relationships, and sense of well-being. Early intervention can help prevent the worsening of anxiety symptoms and reduce the development of other associated disorders.
This thesis studies a case of a child with anxiety symptoms who was treated using the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy method combined with Play Therapy. Intermediate symbols, stories, images... from Play Therapy help the client become aware of and connect with their negative experiences and emotions, expressing hurt feelings that the child cannot (or does not know how to) say directly. On that basis, the child feels safe to connect with reality, thereby identifying and restructuring the cognitive schema in a healthier direction.
The results after the intervention showed that anxiety symptoms gradually decreased, interpersonal relationships (with relatives and friends) and the ability to express themselves in the client improved in a positive direction.11. Practical applicability:
11. Practical applicability: From the results obtained through the process of theoretical research and clinical practice, the thesis has contributed to proving and consolidating the method of psychological intervention Cognitive - Behavior combined with Play therapy for anxiety symptoms in children. Emphasizing the application role of psychotherapy in the intervention process for young clients with mental health problems.
12. Future research directions: Play therapy for other mental health problems 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
