Program Description
Are you wondering what you do once you have a basic understanding of play therapy? Play therapy goes beyond a non-directive approach. Often navigating the transition from a non-directive to a more directive approach can be overwhelming. There are many techniques a play therapist can utilize within a play therapy session. In this training, brief overviews of several techniques, including sand tray, will be discussed. Participants can expect to come away with several play therapy techniques to implement in sessions. Additionally, basic play therapy documentation will be reviewed.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to:
1. Identify the benefits of play therapy
2. Apply the therapeutic powers of play
3. Describe the steps in treatment planning
4. Demonstrate 1-2 play therapy techniques
5. Apply basic documentation skills of the play therapy session.
