HDFS402 - Benefits of Therapeutic Play

Course Code: HDFS402 Course ID: 4850 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

This course provides an overview of the principles and benefits of therapeutic play, including its history, theories, techniques, applications and skills. The course focuses on basic therapy skill development within the context of ethical and cultural diversity-sensitive practice. Attention is also given to understanding the role of therapeutic play in the context of the participant’s clinical (medical treatment) and non-clinical system (family, school, and community). Participants learn strategies for engaging children in art, music, and other alternative therapeutic play to educate them on an adult’s diagnosis or on their own diagnosis. Students will be introduced to a variety of online resources available for further support. This course is specifically designed for students seeking to meet the ACLP academic requirements for Child Life Specialist certification (Prerequisite: HDSFS401)