Clinical Observations of Play of Hospitalized Suicidal Children
- 30 December 1979
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
- Vol. 9 (4) , 235-244
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1943-278x.1979.tb00442.x
Abstract
This paper emphasizes the usefulness of play observation for diagnosis, treatment, and understanding suicidal behavior of children. Predictive indicators of play for potential suicidal behavior are themes of separation and loss, repetition of dangerous and reckless behavior, misuse and destruction of toys, and repetitive acting out of omnipotent fantasies. The selection of a suicidal method is partly derived from unconsciouss motivations that are illustrated in play themes. This study revealed a characteristic suicidal technique of latency age children seems to be jumping from heights.Keywords
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