Introduction to Play Therapy for Teachers | Short Course
About Course
This course is designed to introduce preschool and early childhood educators to the fundamentals of play therapy. Play therapy uses play as a medium to help children express their emotions, process difficult experiences, and develop problem-solving skills in a safe and nurturing environment. Teachers will learn how to integrate therapeutic play strategies into the classroom to support children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development.
This short course is not a therapy qualification but an enrichment course designed for teachers. It provides knowledge that can be applied in the classroom but does not qualify you to practice as a play therapist.
Another great course to suppliment this one that is our The Neurodivergent Preschooler | Short Course
Course Content
Introduction to Play Therapy
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Definition and principles of play therapy
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Historical background and theoretical foundations
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Benefits of play therapy in educational settings
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The role of play in childhood development
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Emotional, Social, and Cognitive benefits of play therapy
Types of Play Therapy
Applying Play Therapy in the Classroom
Understanding Children’s Behaviours
Play Therapy Techniques and Tools
Ethical Considerations and Professional Boundaries
Assessment and Evaluation
Kursussertifikaat | Course Certificate
Verdien jou sertifikaat van voltooiing | Earn your certificate of completion
