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Mental Health: Intervention Programs for Practitioners

Play Therapy for Children

A specialized program training practitioners to use play as a way to understand a child's inner world and help them express their feelings.

Duration

1 year

Language

Arabic & English

Section / Category

Mental Health: Intervention Programs for Practitioners

Certificate

Accredited

Program Overview

The program presents the theoretical foundations of play therapy and its importance in communicating with children for whom verbal language is difficult, then focuses on choosing suitable toys and tools and reading the child's behavior during sessions. Sessions include practical exercises and simulations of real situations with children.

The program is intended for qualified mental health practitioners and does not by itself grant a license to practice therapy. Participants leave with practical skills to design purposeful play-therapy sessions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the theoretical basis of play therapy with children
  • Select tools and toys suited to each case and age
  • Read the child's behavior and its meaning during play sessions
  • Design a purposeful, structured play-therapy session
  • Communicate with parents about the child's progress

Admission Requirements

  1. 1 A university degree in psychology or a child-related field
  2. 2 Basic experience working with children
  3. 3 Familiarity with basics of child psychological development

Who it is for

  • Child mental health specialists
  • Educational counselors
  • Special needs therapists
  • Social workers

Where it runs

  • EGCairo
  • JOAmman
  • Live online

Upcoming intake dates in each city are confirmed on registration.

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