Play Therapy

This course is designed to assist those who work with children in understanding the relationship of toys and play to language and therapy, explore the major theories of play therapy, develop an awareness for the therapist of what a child sees and experiences from his/her perspective, gain expertise in responding to children 'where they are' and on a 'feeling level,' enhance the participants' self awareness and self understanding, develop understanding of selection of specific toys and room set-up for play therapy, and explore other populations where 'play' principles and concepts facilitate healing and growth.