%0 Journal Article %A Martinez, Ashley Kleinman %T This way to the playground: A drama therapeutic treatment protocol for the parentified child who has witnessed domestic violence %D 2018 %J Drama Therapy Review, %V 4 %N 1 %P 101-116 %@ 2054-7676 %R https://doi.org/10.1386/dtr.4.1.101_1 %K parentification %K Developmental Transformations %K child neglect %K domestic violence %K drama therapy %K role theory %K play therapy %K role-trauma %I Intellect, %X Abstract This article is an exploration of drama therapy for the treatment of the parentified child, ages 4–6, who has witnessed domestic violence. A theoretical model is presented exploring how the therapeutic needs of parentified children who have experienced domestic violence can be met. Following the review of related literature, a three-phase drama therapeutic treatment protocol will be offered as a treatment to correct the potentially detrimental role reversal of parentification, prompted by domestic violence. %U https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/dtr.4.1.101_1