Course Category: Retired Courses

   This course introduces students to the Therapeutic Powers of Play (Schaefer, Drewes, 2007).  Fraser, T., Ventrella, M. (2019). A tapestry of relational child and youth care practice. Toronto, Ont. Canadian Scholars Press.  Schaefer, C., Drewes, A. (2007).The Therapeutic Powers of Play: 20 Core Agents of Change. John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken, New York. Stuart,… Continue reading Relational Therapeutic Play Certificate- The Therapeutic Powers of Play

Course Learning Outcomes   Students will have demonstrated the ability to: Explore what play is developmentally, culturally and generationally  Identify key terms that help distinguish Relational Therapeutic Play and Play Therapy. Describe the difference between Relational Therapeutic Play and Play Therapy.  Identify how relational therapeutic play can positively impact an individual’s emotional, physical, social and… Continue reading Relational Therapeutic Play Certificate- Introduction to Relational Therapeutic Play