- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Play Therapy: Principles
Issued by
Virginia Commonwealth University
Earners of this designation have the foundational skills needed to use the therapeutic power of play with clients using play-based interventions. They can discuss the rationale, history, and theoretical models of play therapy. Earners can explain the rationale for using non-directive versus directive approaches and prescriptive versus integrated approaches. Earners can set and enforce limits, communicate with parents, select therapeutic toys, and terminate client play therapy appropriately.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Pass a two-part assessment including a multiple-choice test and scored rubric demonstrating mastery of workshop objectives via small and large group activities and discussion.