The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc.
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The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc.
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Seminar #101 This introductory course is designed to present a broad, state-of-the-art overview of the field of Play Therapy. Topics include: theories of play, therapeutic properties of play, developmental perspectives, history and major schools of Play Therapy, specific techniques and strategies, play equipment and materials, case illustrations, and research foundations. Videotapes of Play Therapy in action will supplement the didactic presentation. Course Objectives Have a basic knowledge of the major theories of play and the therapeutic powers of play Cite empirical support for the effectiveness of play therapy Learn a number of practical play therapy techniques Describe some different types of play therapy used with children Understand the value of play therapy for children vs. talk therapy INSTRUCTOR: Charles E. Schaefer,
Ph.D., RPT-S, is founder and co-director of the Play Therapy Training Institute and
co-founder of the Association for Play Therapy. Among his books are: Foundations
of Play Therapy; Play Therapy with Adults; Therapeutic Use of Child's Play; Handbooks of Play Therapy, Game Play;
Play Diagnosis and Assessment; Therapeutic Powers of Play, Play Therapy Techniques; Play
Therapy in Action; and The Quotable Play Therapist. Dr. Schaefer
teaches psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ. |
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