Basics of Play Therapy

Name: Basics of Play Therapy
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In this free online course, we study how to use play therapy to address mental health challenges in troubled children.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Define play therapy using the concept from the British Association of Play Therapists
Recall legal issues relating to children, families, and the practice of play therapy
Discuss the non-directive, focused, and collaborative models of play therapy
State the specific properties related to cognitive-behavioural play therapy (CBPT)
Recognise social construct theory and narrative therapy as concepts of collaborative play therapy
Analyse common problems in play therapy and the possible responses by therapists
Identify the therapeutic solutions for sexually and emotionally abused children
State the importance of play as a therapeutic solution for homeless children
Assess a child's coping skills and psychological needs before engaging in play interventions

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