EDC 599 - Advanced Play Therapy

3 credit hours
This course provides an advanced analysis of the rationale for play therapy in counseling, including an examination of theories of play therapy as well as clinician and client variables that impact the therapeutic relationship. A variety of play therapy settings and treatment modalities including non-directive play, sand tray, group play, and the use of creative arts activities will be explored in relation to the unique characteristics of clients. Prerequisite(s): EDC 502, 515; and either EDC 552 or EDF 580.