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The present study aimed to examine the effects of play based- counseling program in improving social adjustment and social isolation among a sample of deprived orphan children. To achieve aims of the study, the researchers developed a social adjustment scale (SAS) and a social isolation scale (SIS). Validity and reliability of both scales were ensured. The study sample consisted of 30 child aged 10-14 years, who were equally and randomly assigned either to an experimental or a control group. The experimental group received a play- based counseling program, which consisted of 17 sessions for eight weeks. The control group did not receive any treatment. Post-test after one week of the last session, was conducted by applying the measures of (SAS) and (SIS) on both groups. The results showed that the play-based counseling program has significant effects on the two studied variables. Several recommendations were suggested. (reserved and resilient). (Published Abstract)