PSYC0312A-F21
Play Therapy: Theory, Practice
Play Therapy: Theory and Practice
For well over fifty years, therapists have been using play to understand and relieve psychological distress in children. Does it work? If so, how and for whom? In this course we will critically examine the theoretical underpinnings of play therapy, weigh the research evidence supporting its effectiveness in treating a range of diagnoses, and explore issues at the intersection of theory and practice. Our work will be guided by theoretical and empirical texts, as well as videotaped and potentially mock or live play sessions that students will observe, conduct, and critique. (PSYC 0216 or PSYC 0224 or PSYC 0225; Open to Psychology majors only) 3 hrs. lect./1.5 hrs lab
For well over fifty years, therapists have been using play to understand and relieve psychological distress in children. Does it work? If so, how and for whom? In this course we will critically examine the theoretical underpinnings of play therapy, weigh the research evidence supporting its effectiveness in treating a range of diagnoses, and explore issues at the intersection of theory and practice. Our work will be guided by theoretical and empirical texts, as well as videotaped and potentially mock or live play sessions that students will observe, conduct, and critique. (PSYC 0216 or PSYC 0224 or PSYC 0225; Open to Psychology majors only) 3 hrs. lect./1.5 hrs lab
- Term:
- Fall 2021
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 438(MBH 438)
- Schedule:
- 1:45pm-2:35pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Sep 13, 2021 to Dec 13, 2021)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Suzanne Gurland
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Department:
- Psychology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92650
- Subject Code:
- PSYC
- Course Number:
- 0312
- Section Identifier:
- A