Profile
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Apply the eight principles of Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)(as developed by Virginia Axline)
- Assess the suitability of CCPT with different client base
- Utilize the various types of skills and responses of CCPT such as reflecting feelings, increasing self concept, facilitate decision making and returning responsibilities to child
- Track the child's behavioral, emotional and play themes in therapy
- Set limits and boundaries for challenging behaviors in the therapy room
What You'll Learn
Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is a specialized approach in play therapy for working therapeutically with children, ages 3 to 12, who are experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties. CCPT is a humanistic therapy based on the principles that play is the language of children, that growth and healing develops from fully and completely accepting the child exactly for he or she is, and that safety and structure are essential ingredients.
This course will cover the foundation and principles of CCPT, teach the specialized tracking techniques of CCPT, increase understanding of play themes; including maladjusted and trauma play, and teach ways to assess progress in therapy. Course will include case study and experiential skill practice.
Minimum Entry Requirement
At least a Degree in any discipline