CED 7452: Introduction to Play Therapy

The course will provide a history of play therapy, an overview of the essential theories and principles of play therapy, and a comparison of the major
theoretical models of play therapy and their implications for treatment. Students will learn the role of the play therapist in different settings,
the stages of the play therapy relationship, the basic play therapy skills and guidelines for becoming a Registered Play Therapist. An experiential
component will focus on exposure to basic play therapy skills through observation of professionals, instructors or videotaped experts performing play
therapy, as well as participation in mock play therapy session. The course develops play therapy practice skills and an understanding of theoretical
approaches of play therapy at the level required for eventual registration as a play therapist, and as required by the Association of Play Therapy.