COUN 6223 - Advanced Play Therapy (3)

This course covers advanced principles, history, and philosophies of play therapy, as well as modalities, techniques, applications, and skills. Special consideration will be given to a deeper theoretical understanding on child-centered play therapy, advanced limit setting, and how to include parents as part of the play therapy process. It includes an experiential component to practice and apply advanced play therapy and parent consultation skills within the context of ethical and diversity-sensitive practice. Students are invited to pursue specific interests and professional development through individualization of assignments and course activities.

Prerequisites: COUN 6A23