EDCE 7241 - Introduction to Play Therapy

Many young children experience crises resulting from psychological, physical, or environmental events. Compounding such situations, children do not have the developed coping mechanisms of adults, and they often lack adequate familial support to console them. In addition, if they are of preschool or elementary school age, they may be unable to communicate their needs verbally to a mental health worker. Students will be introduced to the utilization of nonverbal communication methods of play therapy to engage and help these young children.

Requisites

Credit Hours: 2.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture

Eligible grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I