This course explores the many therapeutic elements of play, across the developmental stages from early toddlerhood through latency. Definitions of pathology--that is, what it is that play must address--will be discussed as a basis to understand the healing attributes of play. This is done both developmentally and through the prism of Piagetian and Psychoanalytic/Object Relations theories. Lecture material, case presentations, role playing, and a videotape of a play session are used to provide both a theoretical and pragmatic context by which to root and expand skills in working with children. The course is designed for mental health professionals who have a solid background in theories of development, psychopathology and psychotherapy, and are working directly with children.
Other Credits: 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-40219
Credit: 0.50 unit(s)
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12/2/2023 - 12/2/2023
$195
In-class
San Diego
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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.
Shezifi, Oded
Oded R. Shezifi is a licensed psychologist and a registered play therapist supervisor. He has been working with children for over 20 years in varied settings including nonprofits, schools, special ed and residential. In addition to his training in clinical psychology and play therapy, he also holds certificates in contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapy, traumatic stress studies, and mindfulness teaching. Dr. Shezifi provides child and adult psychotherapy at his private practice setting in Del Mar. He received a Psy.D. in clinical psychology with a psychodynamic emphasis from Alliant International University.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 12/1/2023.
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DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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12/2/2023 | Sat | 8:00 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 307, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Healthcare & Behavioral Sciences department at 858-534-9262 or unexhealthcare@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.