Learning Outcome
- Learn about the history and development of play therapy
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the child-therapist relationship
- Explore the advantages and beneficial outcomes of play therapy
- Understand the different approaches of play therapy and the best situations in which to apply them
- Familiarise with the play therapy setting, popular play therapy toys and play therapy materials
- Have an excellent understanding of the challenges in play therapy and typical issues
- Know how homelessness and sexual abuse impacts a child and how play therapy can help to heal homeless and sexually abused children
- Learn about play interventions for disaster mental health and explore recent trends in play therapy
Description
Play therapy is a type of therapy that involves play and other creative forms of expression to communicate with children and help them to open up about their feelings, as well as understand their thought processes. It is used to support children with a range of mental health issues and disabilities, including children who have been sexually abused and children who are homeless.
In this practical Play Therapy training course, you will learn about the role of a play therapist and gain an insight into the skills and career requirements for this profession. It explores the different types of play therapies, plays therapy toys and materials, and different approaches to playing therapy. You will also explore recent trends in play therapy and familiarise yourself with key clinical practices, gaining both practical and theoretical knowledge.
Please note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Play Therapy doesn’t entitle you to practise as an expert in this specific field.
Certificate of Achievement
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their new achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for only £89 There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
CPD Certification from Thames College
After successfully completing the MCQ assessment of this course, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from Thames College, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.
Disclaimer
The Play Therapy course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that One Education has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this Play Therapy course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the Play Therapy course have been benchmarked at Level 4 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The Play Therapy course itself has been designed by One Education to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications.
The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process
Endorsement
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Thames College will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Method of Assessment
To assess your learning, you have to participate in an automated multiple-choice question exam. You have to score at least 60% to pass the exam and to qualify for Quality Licence Scheme endorsed and CPD accredited certificates. After passing the exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.
In addition, to enhance the depth of your knowledge regarding the course and further assess your learning, you are advised to complete the assignment questions provided at the end of the course, which you can complete anytime you wish. After submitting the assignment, our expert tutor will assess your assignment and will give you feedback on your performance.
Who is This course for?
This course is for anyone looking to learn more about play therapy and how it works, including psychology students, counselling experts, teaching experts and social workers. There are no specific entry requirements for this course, which can be studied on a part-time or full-time basis.
Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this Play Therapy. Anyone and everyone can take this course.
The Play Therapy is fully accessible from any internet-enabled smart device. So, you can study from the comfort of your home!
All you need is a passion for learning, literacy, and being over the age of 16.
Career Path
This Play Therapy will help you gain all the necessary theoretical knowledge to excel in the relevant field. Enrol on our course now and get started on the journey of taking your career to the next level.
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: What is Play Therapy | |||
| What is Play Therapy | 00:29:00 | ||
| Module 02: Advantages and Outcomes of Play Therapy | |||
| Advantages and Outcomes of Play Therapy | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 03: Models and Approaches of Play Therapy | |||
| Models and Approaches of Play Therapy | 00:27:00 | ||
| Module 04: The Play Settings: Therapist, Abused Child and Materials | |||
| The Play Settings: Therapist, Abused Child and Materials | 00:32:00 | ||
| Module 05: Typical Issues in Play Therapy | |||
| Typical Issues in Play Therapy | 00:37:00 | ||
| Module 06: Play Therapy for Sexually and Emotionally Abused Children | |||
| Play Therapy for Sexually and Emotionally Abused Children | 00:33:00 | ||
| Module 07: Play Therapy for Children Who are Homeless | |||
| Play Therapy for Children Who are Homeless | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 08: Play Interventions for Disaster Mental Health | |||
| Play Interventions for Disaster Mental Health | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 09: Case Studies and Recent Trends in Play Therapy | |||
| Case Studies and Recent Trends in Play Therapy | 00:25:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Play Therapy | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Play Therapy | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Play Therapy | 2 weeks, 1 day | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
CPD Accredited Certification
Certification is available –
- In PDF for £2.99
- Hard copy for £8.99
