A Single Case Study of Family Play Therapy Using Puppets : Divorced Family

This single-case study examines a family play treatment program using puppets for mothers and children in divorced families. The study implemented an eight-session puppet-based intervention to evaluate session-by-session changes and overall treatment impact on family interaction. Pre and post tests, including the Parenting Attitude Test (PAT) and the Korean Parent-child Relationship Questionnaire (K-PRQ), measured effects on family cooperation and home environment positivity. Results demonstrate that puppets facilitate emotional expression and communication, leading to individual and relational healing. The study emphasizes puppets' role in promoting self-expression and positive family dynamics. However, due to its single-case design and focus on mother-child relationships in divorced families, generalizability is limited. Future research should broaden its scope. This paper clinically illustrates post-divorce relationship repair through practical examples.