Puppets, Stuffed Animals, and Dolls Take Roles as ‘‘Furry Auxiliaries’’
Keywords:
puppets, dolls, stuffed animals, psychodrama, play, furry auxiliaries, auxiliariesAbstract
Children and adults benefit from play as a genuine therapeutic intervention that not only
fulfills opportunities to emotionally regulate but also builds the spontaneity and creativity
that are so valued in the method of psychodrama. In this article, the authors demonstrate
how puppets, stuffed animals, and dolls can serve not only as simple props but also as
excellent ‘‘furry auxiliaries’’ in psychodramatic sessions, both one-on-one and in group.
These props may be used to support fun and play as well as working through more serious
themes, including trauma, pain, and loss.
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