Introduction to Play Therapy: Theories and Applications

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce students to the knowledge of play therapy theories (the history, philosophy, beliefs, techniques and outcomes) and the application of these theories to special settings and special populations. Students examine the various theories of play therapy in the social, cultural, and economic contexts in which they were first implemented. The introductory course is one of the required courses for becoming a national registered play therapist (RPT).