Play Therapy Online Certificate Course

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Study Play Therapy Online Certificate Course: Learn how play therapy can help children with mental illness or disorder express themselves

Children can be unable to express themselves using words. They lack the verbal and cognitive skills required to fully express themselves and talk about issues that they face. It becomes even worse if the child is suffering from a mental illness or disorder. For instance, grief or anger is complex. A child may not be able to process the feelings and related thoughts, making it difficult for them to deal with the issues.

This is where play therapy comes in. It can help children learn how to deal with mental issues that are causing them distress. Play allows them to act out scenes that are similar to what they may be facing, work on addressing particular issues or even develop characters with similar emotions or feelings as theirs. It is a hands-on therapy.

Children can use toys to express their feelings. For example, a child who has lost a parent or a sibling can use puppets to portray a character that misses a friend and feels sad. A dolls’ house can feature a child beneath their bed, hiding from parents who are fighting, to help a child that has experienced domestic violence.

A therapist can help during play to solve a problem based on the type of approach that is being implemented. The therapist can also simply observe how the child helps the toy character to overcome its emotions.

To successfully complete this course, a student must:

●      Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources

●      Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)

●      Be a self-directed learner

●      Possess sound language and literacy skills

Benefits of Studying This Course

Courses for Success offers an online play therapy course that is designed to help professionals such as mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and others gain a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of play therapy.

The course includes topics such as child development, limit setting, behavior modification, cultural competency, relationship building with parents and children, and much more. The online course meets the qualifications necessary to become a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or Approved Play Therapy Supervisor (APT). It covers topics like child-parent relationship therapy, child-centered play therapy models, sensory processing techniques, autism spectrum disorders, and therapeutic approaches towards helping families.

Students enrolling in this course will learn how to understand the complexity of family systems and conduct family counseling sessions.

By studying the concepts delivered through play therapy education with a reputable play therapy training institute like CFS, you will be able to provide effective play therapy services across child-centered practices. In addition to moderated online lectures with CFS training institute, you can attend live webinars held by experts in various fields involved in this type of therapeutic practice. 

During these sessions you can get individualized assistance for play therapy approaches so you can develop your skills as a successful practitioner. This course is ideal for child centered play therapy certification, work in a private practice or for assistance in other education courses.

Quick Course Facts:

1. Course content is structured for easy comprehension

2. Approximately 20 hours of study is needed to complete the course

3. Registered students gain unrestricted lifetime access to your online course

4. All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device

5. Study your course online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace

6. All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion that is applicable worldwide

For any additional questions please see our comprehensive FAQS tab above.

Play Therapy Online Certificate Course Outline

Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy or counseling that uses play in analyzing, preventing, or treating psychosocial issues. It is effective in treating various behavior disorders and mental health challenges. It assists children in exploring their lives and enables them to express their suppressed emotions and thoughts.

Types of Play Therapy

●      Bibliotherapy - Child and therapists read books together

●      Filial Therapy - Parents or guardians participate in their children’s therapy

●      Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy - Therapists uses play in altering a child’s behavior and thoughts

●      Imaginary Play - Child is assigned toys that sparks their imagination

●      Sand Tray Therapy - Children uses mini toys in sand to create a scene

When to Use Play Therapy

●      Addressing Various Issues in Children

●      Treating Behavior Problems and Mental Illness

Common Play Therapy Tools and Approaches

●      Dolls and Doll’s Houses

●      Kitchen with Pretend Food

●      Action Figures

●      Toy Cars

●      Sand Tray with Figures

●      Play Handcuffs

●      Puppets

●      Animal Figures

●      Therapeutic Games

●      Musical Toys

●      Blocks

Approaches Used in Play Therapy

●      Directive Play Therapy - Uses more input from the therapist to hasten outcomes

●      Non-Directive Play Therapy - Based on the theory that children can solve their personal issues if given to play at the right conditions

What to Expect and How Play Therapy Works

●      Therapy involves the child with an issue

●      Therapist conducts an intake interview with the child’s parents

●      Therapist gathers information about the child

●      Therapist makes an assessment

●      Child uses specific toys aimed in promoting self-expression

●      Incorporate dancing, arts and crafts, storytelling, and other therapeutic tools

●      Supports the children’s developmental needs

●      Therapist observes how the child uses play to express their feelings and thoughts

●      It is conducted in weekly sessions and can last to 30-45 minutes

Benefits of Play Therapy

●      Cultivates respect and empathy in children

●      Promotes the development of self-efficacy for increased assurance about a

●      child’s abilities

●      Teaches how to identify emotions and express them in a healthy way

●      Teaches new social skills and how to relate to people in positive ways

●      Fosters the development for better interpersonal skills

●      Helps children become accountable for their behaviors

●      Teaches problem-solving skills and provides an avenue for practicing them

●      Improves communication skills in children

Qualities of a Good Play Therapist

●      Training in child development, attachment and how to use play as a communication tool

●      Training in a known therapeutic approach

●      Proper educational background and experience in play therapy

●      Makes both child and parent feel comfortable

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.

This play therapy course certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.

Play Therapy Overview

• Treating Various Behavioral Disorders
• Health Challenges
• What is Play Therapy
• Helping Children Learn with Play Therapy

Types of Play Therapy

• Bibliotherapy
• Filial Therapy
• Cognitive-behavioural Play Therapy
• Imaginary Play
• Sand Tray Therapy

Toys and Methods Used in Play Therapy

• Puppets
• Doll Houses
• Dressing Up
• Action Figures

When to Use Play Therapy

• Stressful Event
• Hospitalization
• Relocation
• Domestic Violence
• Abuse
• Natural Disasters

What Issues or Disorders Play Therapy Can Address

• Anxiety Disorder
• Crisis and Trauma
• Anger Management
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Social Issues
• Divorce
• ADHD
• Depression
• School-related Issues
• Grief and Loss
• Aggression
• Learning and Physical Disabilities

Common Play Therapy Tools and Approaches

• Play Rooms
• Doll Houses
• Kitchen with Pretend Food
• Action Figures
• Toy Cars
• Sand Tray with Figures
• Play Handcuffs
• Therapeutic Games
• Stop, Relax and Think
• Board Games that involve talking, doing and feeling
• Puppets
• Animal Figures
• Musical Toys
• Blocks

Two Approaches Used in Play Therapy

• Directive Play Therapy
• Non-directive Play Therapy

What to Expect and How Play Therapy Works

• Play Therapy Sessions
• Course Summary
• Course Assessment

Entry requirements

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Windows:

Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

MAC/iOS

OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

All systems

Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

Students will also need access the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Entry requirements:

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education:

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Device requirements:

Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

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