COUN 5640 - Group Play Therapy

3 hours

Philosophy and rationale for group work with children and preadolescents. Focuses on the goals of group play/activity therapy, the role of the play therapist, screening and selection of group members, the use of expressive arts, play, activities at various developmental stages, and planning and structuring sessions.

Prerequisite(s): COUN 5690, COUN 5700 and COUN 5740 or consent of instructor. COUN 5690 may be taken concurrently.