PLAY6209 deepens play therapy expertise by exploring the historical and theoretical foundations of child-centered play therapy specifically — how it distinguishes itself from alternative methodologies, what competencies it requires, and how it is implemented across various clinical and community settings.
Child-centered play therapy in depth
Core topics
- Historical and theoretical foundations: Exploring the historical and theoretical underpinnings of child-centered play therapy
- Methodological distinctions: Examining how child-centered play therapy distinguishes itself from alternative play therapy methodologies
- Child-centered competencies: Developing and assessing fundamental child-centered therapeutic competencies
- Practical implementations: Examining practical implementations of child-centered play therapy across various settings
PLAY6209 assignments include case conceptualizations and child-centered competency assessments
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Child-centered play therapy (CCPT) is the most extensively researched and widely practiced approach in the field — it has the largest evidence base of any play therapy methodology. By dedicating an entire course to its historical roots, theoretical framework, and practical competencies, PLAY6209 ensures students develop genuine depth rather than surface-level familiarity with the approach they are most likely to use in practice. PLAY6212 (Special Topics in Play Therapy) then broadens the lens to cover alternative models, diverse populations, and specialized settings, so the two courses together provide both depth and breadth.