This class will focus on child-centered play therapy theory and skills essential to effective play therapy. The qualities a play therapist must have to develop a relationship with the child client and the skills for engaging a child in play therapy will be addressed. Designing a playroom, selecting toys, and things to avoid in the playroom will be presented.
1. Explore the history of Child Centered Play Therapy, and its importance in the field of play therapy
2. Identify the fundamentals of child-centered play therapy and how to integrate it into your work
3. Identify the qualities a play therapist needs to develop a relationship with the child client
4. Learn the basic skills of tracking, reflecting content, and reflecting feelings necessary to engage a child in play therapy
5. Identify the rationale for selecting toys
6. Learn how to design a playroom, including the dos and don’ts
This class will focus on child-centered play therapy theory and skills essential to effective play therapy. The qualities a play therapist must have to develop a relationship with the child client and the skills for engaging a child in play therapy will be addressed. Designing a playroom, selecting toys, and things to avoid in the playroom will be presented.
1. Explore the history of Child Centered Play Therapy, and its importance in the field of play therapy
2. Identify the fundamentals of child-centered play therapy and how to integrate it into your work
3. Identify the qualities a play therapist needs to develop a relationship with the child client
4. Learn the basic skills of tracking, reflecting content, and reflecting feelings necessary to engage a child in play therapy
5. Identify the rationale for selecting toys
6. Learn how to design a playroom, including the dos and don’ts