This article presents a case study illustrating the use of consultation with a grandmother as an adjunct to play therapy. First, a rationale for using consultation is presented, followed by a description of an ecobehavioral model of consultation. Next, a case describing how the consultation model was used with a grandmother whose 4-year-old granddaughter was being seen in play therapy is presented. Finally, advantages of this approach in the context of the case are presented.
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