The present course (CP515) is the second of a two-course sequence (CP514-515) covering four theoretical approaches to psychotherapy, as well as play therapy and group dynamics. The knowledge provided in these two courses will prepare students for the Clinical Practicum sequence in which students are required to focus on two approaches to psychotherapy. (Students have five choices: CP500 Play Therapy, CP501 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, CP502 Client-Centred Therapy, CP503 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and CP504 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy). Students will learn the theory and basic techniques behind Psychodynamic Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, and Play Therapy.

1. understand the psychodynamic perspectives of Freud, Adler, and Klein and the current status of these perspectives today;

 

2. delineate how cases are conceptualized psychodynamically;

 

1. describe the history of the development of CCT;

 

2. describe the core techniques and skills of CCT;

 

3. possess an overview of how the techniques and skills of CCT may be variably used in different therapeutic contexts;

 

1. explain the rationale for using play therapy, the basic principles and concepts of play therapy, and the purpose of toys and materials recommended for play therapy;

 

2. demonstrate understanding of the basic play therapy skills, including tracking, reflecting feelings, self-esteem building, and therapeutic limit setting;