HBGPLTH0001 - Introduction to Play Therapy

Course Description

Introduction to Play Therapy 

This course provides the theoretical basis for play therapy and is the first course in the Certificate in Play Therapy program.  It offers an overview of the essential theories and principles of play therapy, and provides an arena for the direct comparison of the major theoretical models of play therapy and their implications for treatment.  In addition, the course teaches the history of play therapy, as required by the Association of Play Therapy for registration as a play therapist. Students learn the role of the play therapist in a variety of settings, the stages of the play therapy relationship, the evolving research that guides play therapy interventions, the basic play therapy skills and the training/supervision guidelines.  Foundational to this course is the belief that involvement of family in the treatment of children is imperative, however uniquely family is defined.  An experiential component will focus on exposure to basic play therapy skills through observation of local professionals, instructors or videotaped experts performing play therapy. The course develops play therapy practice skills and an understanding of theoretical approaches of play therapy at the level required for eventual registration as a play therapist. 

Course Outline

Certificate in Play Therapy Program Details

• Application submission and acceptance required prior to registering for the first course
• 5 Courses offered in complete certificate program

Current sections open in this certificate program:

• HBGPLTH0001 - 008     Introduction to Play Therapy - Online Course
• HBGPLTH0002 - 005     Play Therapy Techniques - Temple Harrisburg - Classroom*
• HBGPLTH0002 - 006     Play Therapy Techniques - Temple University Center City (TUCC) will host a video conference course which will be streaming from the live classroom in Harrisburg - this is a Distance Learning course.

*Temple University Harrisburg will host live classroom course for each class session

Please make sure that your e-mail address, daytime phone, and evening phone are correct in your noncredit.temple.edu profile.

Questions? Please contact:  Laura Dimino, Assistant Director, Academic Programs by emailing pthbg@temple.edu

Notes

Temple University Harrisburg is an Association for Play Therapy (APT) (Approved Provider #07-206).  Temple University Harrisburg is also a pre-approved provider of continuing education by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors.  Certificates of attendance documenting continuing education hours will be issued by Temple University Harrisburg.

Each course within the Certificate in Play Therapy program has been approved for 63 Play Therapy continuing education hours.  Temple University Harrisburg is an APT Approved Provider #07-206.  These credit hours satisfy the requirements for RPT/RPTS credential and/or credential renewal. 

Each course within the Certificate in Play Therapy program has been approved for 35 (Social Work) continuing education hours (CE's) through Temple University Harrisburg, a Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors pre-approved provider of continuing education.  These credit hours satisfy the requirements for LSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC biennial license renewal.  

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Play Therapy Certificate

Complete List of Courses in Certificate

• Introduction to Play Therapy
• Play Therapy Techniques 
• Play Therapy Applications for Special Populations
• Advanced Play Therapy Practice
• Advanced Play Therapy Seminar

Course Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellation requests must be in writing via email to Pamela Vierra at pamela.vierra@temple.edu

For individual session payments: cancellations received up to ten (10) business days prior to the start of the scheduled session will receive a full refund. If cancellation is received nine (9) business days to the first day prior to the start of the session there will be a $10.00 processing fee assessed, and the balance paid will be refunded. There will be no refunds if cancellation is first day of session or once the session has started.

Weather Related Cancellations: In the event of inclement weather, TUH will make every effort to cancel events with as much advance notice as possible. Notification will be sent via email/DestinyOne once a decision to close or delay has been made. In all instances TUH will follow the University’s and/or the agency’s cancellation decisions.

Canvas Access: 

1. You will receive an automated email with subject line “Temple University System Access”. This email gives you steps to activate your Temple University account (Accessnet); this differs from the account you’ve created at the noncredit.temple.edu site.
2. Following the instructions in the email will take you to accounts.temple.edu; input your TUid (included in email), last name, and Date of Birth. Please note that if you enter different information than you provided in your initial class registration, you will see an error message on the account activation page. 
3. After activating your Accessnet, your system access will be completed and you can participation in the course. You will log in to canvas by visiting https://templeu.instructure.com/ (orcanvas.temple.edu). If you have any issues, please contact destiny1@temple.edu for assistance.