Introduction to Play Therapy

Catalog description

This workshop is designed to introduce students to an experiential model of play therapy. This model is a culturally relevant and universally useful model, as the child’s play is witnessed through the universal language of symbolism and metaphor. The healing and resolution of the child’s problems are resolved through the experience of play. Children naturally approach therapy as a level of play. This model uses the intrinsic task of play to access therapeutic healing benefits. Students will become familiar with the concepts and theory of the experiential model, understand the implications of therapeutic play and the role of the clinician throughout the play process as the clinician implements interventions and promotes healing and resolution of presenting issues.