Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Define the ‘preschool period’ and discuss the emotional and behavioral challenges it may feature
• Describe the significance of peer relationships developed during the preschool period
• Discuss various theories on the significance of play during the preschool phase of a child
• Define ‘play therapy’ and explain how it can help children overcome emotional and behavioral challenges
• List the numerous elements of play therapy in order to make the sessions more effective
• Summarize the various theories regarding play therapy that have been developed by psychologists
• Discuss the different types of humanistic approaches toward play therapy
• Explain the various types of systematic approaches toward play therapy based on experiences
• Identify the major emerging approaches toward play therapy
• Describe the importance of the relationship between children, therapist and parents for obtaining positive results