Play is a fundamental right for every child, and it is very essential for their well-being. During play, children realise the separateness of "me" and "not me" and start to develop a working relationship with the world beyond "self." Play therapy is a way of helping troubled children cope with distress, and it is a medium of communication between a child and the therapist. The method is based on the central assumption that the act of play can be used as a therapeutic measure to relieve anxiety, anger, distress, and frustration in children.
This free psychology course will teach you how to use play as a therapeutic method to address the challenges of homeless children, children from broken homes, and children suffering from abuse or domestic violence. It begins with the origin and development of play therapy. You will learn about types of imaginative play, how to become a play therapist, and the guidelines for play therapists in the UK. Next, we consider the advantages and outcomes of play therapy and different models of play therapy. The section highlights three models of play therapy and social constructivism theory.
The last section explains how to initiate play therapy in children and the challenges of using play as a therapeutic method. We outline the strategies for intervention for sexually and emotionally abused children, as well as the basic requirements for healthy development in children. Finally, we identify the therapeutic procedure for homeless children and play interventions for mental health management in all children. Enrol now.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define play therapy using the conce...
- Recall legal issues relating to chi...
- Discuss the non-directive, focused,...
- State the specific properties relat...
- 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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