Social Work Education
About The Course
Course Title: Play Therapy for Children with Anxiety
Learning Method: Record asynchronous distance (non-interactive). This course includes a recorded video and access to the presented resources.
Amount of CE Credit Offered: 1 credit (general)
Fees: This course can be purchased individually for $25 or as part of an annual unlimited continuing education subscription available for $99/year.
Posttest: Following the course, the participant will take a 10 question posttest. A score of 70% correct is required to pass and obtain a certificate. If you do not pass the posttest, it can be re-taken after fully reviewing the materials again.
Certificate of Completion: In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must indicate that you’ve watched the entire video portion of the course, earn a passing grade on the test, and complete the requested course evaluation.
Description of the Course:
Why is understanding this topic important?
1. Early Intervention:
Addressing anxiety in children through play therapy can prevent the escalation of mental health issues and improve long-term emotional and psychological well-being. Early intervention helps children develop coping skills that can mitigate the impact of anxiety on their development.
2. Child-Centered Approach:
Play therapy provides a natural and developmentally appropriate way for children to express their feelings and experiences. This approach allows therapists to connect with children on their level, making it easier for them to communicate and process their anxiety.
3. Parental Involvement:
Play therapy often involves educating and engaging parents, which strengthens the support system around the child. By involving parents, therapy can continue at home, ensuring a more comprehensive and sustained approach to managing and reducing anxiety.
Learning Objectives:
Identify and Implement Play Therapy Techniques for Childhood Anxiety: Identify at least three specific play therapy techniques that can be used to address anxiety in children and understand how to implement these techniques in their practice.
Engage and Educate Parents in the Play Therapy Process: Learn strategies to effectively engage parents in the play therapy process, ensuring they understand the benefits and can support their child’s therapeutic journey at home.
Apply Play Therapy Techniques for Anxious Children: Gain an understanding of play therapy techniques and how to apply them within the context of play therapy for children experiencing anxiety.
Target Audience:
Masters and Clinical level licensees pursuing continuing education.
Content Level:
Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.
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