This article describes appropriate play therapy techniques for use with adolescents in a high school setting and provides specific case examples of the use of a variety of creative, expressive play therapy techniques that can help emotional development. The brief review of the literature on using play therapy techniques with children and adolescents included in the article provides supportfor the appropriateness of using creative techniques with adolescents and provides evidence of the need for current information on this topic.

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This article reports on a study conducted at a large, comprehensive high school in New England. The study focused on identifying seniors’ concerns and sources of excitement as they anticipated their transition from high school. Results indicate that the seniors worried about money, being successful, and leaving friends and family. In contrast, the seniors expressed excitement about having more freedom and fewer rules. In addition to suggesting intervention strategies for school counselors, this article gives school counselors a model for using qualitative research practices in their work.