COUN 6720 - Introduction to Play Therapy

Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: COUN 5410 and COUN 5420
Description: This is an experiential course designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills of Child-Centered Play Therapy. Students will practice basic child-centered play therapy skills, learn how to set up a play therapy space, develop strategies to work through challenges in the therapeutic process, and learn strategies to invite parents into the process. Research on the evidence-base for this intervention will also be reviewed.