Child-Centered Play Therapy

Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is a systematic treatment approach to child-generated play. This course is a combination of didactic presentations and experiential activities that detail the four major elements of CCPT technique: structuring, reflective listening, fantasy play, and limit setting. Also included are the history and theory of CCPT, selection of toys, types of play, assessment for termination, combining CCPT with other models of child therapy, and the benefits and limitations of the CCPT model.

Other Credits: BRN, BBS, APT: 7 CE Hrs.

Note: Applies toward the Certificate in Play Therapy. While the Department of Psychiatry is aware of the research on the efficacy of play therapy*, it cannot specifically endorse each play therapy intervention included in each class in the play therapy certificate program. * http://www.a4pt.org/?page=Research

Course Number: PSY-40235
Credit: 0.50 unit(s)

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11/18/2023 - 11/18/2023

$195

In-class

San Diego

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  176396

• CLASS TYPE:

  This is a traditional classroom setting.
  
  All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

• INSTRUCTOR:

  de Bruin, Kathryn, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, registered Play Therapist Supervisor and Emotionally Focused Therapy Supervisor with 15+ years experience

  Kathryn de Bruin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned a bachelor's degree in social work before beginning her work experience in a privat practice in South Africa. It was there that she facilitated preventative programs in schools and practived child therapy. Ms. de Bruin spent two years in Germany before moving to San Diego. Having lived in various countries, experiencing and working with different types of people, she feels better equipped to relate to and counsel individuals dealing with life changes and challenges. Ms. de Bruin has a passion to empower individuals and families to attain a higher standard of functioning. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a registered Play Therapist Supervisor and an Emotionally Focused Therapy Supervisor. She...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No information available at this time.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 11/17/2023.
  

• NOTE:

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
11/18/2023	Sat	8:00 a.m.	4:00 p.m.	Room 307, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego