Course Description:
This course is based on the renowned book by Virginia Axline, the author of Play Therapy ( Ms. Axline is one of the original and leading proponents of this therapy). The book is an in depth case study, told in narrative form, of a young boy who is successfully treated through play therapy. Not only is this book a wonderful introduction into the field of play therapy for mental health practitioners who have little experience working with children, it is a refreshing reminder of basic principles for all practitioners who provide therapy for children and /or adults.

Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists can benefit from this course. This course may also be helpful for other practitioners, such as midwives and dieticians and nutritionists who work in multidisciplinary or team environments or who work with clients with mental health problems.  This course is appropriate for beginning, and intermediate level practitioners who wish to advance their clinical skills, particularly with berevement.  

“A ‘must read’ classic for play therapists!” — Charles E. Schaefer, PhD, RPT-S, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University; Co-Founder and Director Emeritus, The Association for Play Therapy”

Author: Axilne, Virginia 

Learning Objectives:  This course will provide a professional with a review play therapy tools as well as details about specific techniques utilized in this form of treatment. Specifically, a professional will:

• Describe the methods used to form a therapeutic bond with a non-communicative child.
• Describe methods of play therapy.
• Identify therapeutic techniques in which mental health professional can effect lasting change. 
• Identify 3 ways the Axline’s play therapy principles are demonstrated in this case. 
• Identify 3 examples of how non-directive play therapy strategies achieved treatment plan goals.

Citation:  Axline, V.M. (1964) Dibs In Search of Self. Random House: New York. ISBN 0-345-29536-6. 

About Getting Course Materials:  The course material for this course is the book itself. The most convenient and easiest way to obtain this book is to purchase this book from Amazon.com by clicking on the picture of the book or clicking on the Get Course Materials Link. Of course, you can borrow it from the library or from a friend, or you can purchase it at the local book store.