What is virginia m axline?

Virginia Axline (1911-1988) was an American child psychologist who specialized in play therapy. She was born in Ohio and studied at Western Reserve University, earning degrees in sociology and education. She worked as a social worker in Ohio before moving to New York City to study psychology at Columbia University.

In the 1940s, Axline worked at the Ohio State University and began to develop her approach to play therapy, which she called non-directive play therapy. She believed that children are naturally creative and capable of solving their own problems, and that play is a natural way for children to process their emotions and experiences. Axline's approach involved allowing the child to take the lead in the therapy sessions, with the therapist providing a safe and supportive environment and offering minimal guidance.

Axline's most famous book is "Dibs in Search of Self," published in 1964. It is a case study of a young boy who was struggling with emotional and behavioral issues, and who was able to overcome them through play therapy. The book was widely read and popularized Axline's approach to play therapy, which has since been widely used in child psychology.

Axline passed away in 1988, but her legacy lives on through her work and influence on the field of child psychology.