ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYPCP 531 Play Therapy and Childhood InterventionAngela Reid, PsyD, LPC Fall 2005Cell: [email protected] SYLLABUSCOURSE DESCRIPTIONThe major theoretical approaches and techniques used in the practice of play therapy and childhoodintervention shall be the focus of this course. Special emphasis is placed on identifying techniquesused for various treatment considerations, setting up the play therapy room, and working withparents and the community in the treatment of the child. OBJECTIVESUpon successful completion of the course the student shall:1. possess a knowledge of the history and development of play therapy, including a familiarity withprominent theorists.2. become acquainted with the various theories underlying the techniques of play therapy.3. be able demonstrate and employ various intervention techniques used in play therapy, includingprojective techniques, art therapy, story telling, sand tray, board games and the use of appropriatetoys. 4. list the developmental stages of childhood development and the tasks associated with each stage.This includes an understanding of current research pertaining to the issues that may be addressedin treatment.5. learn to plan and implement strategies of setting up a play therapy room, including necessarymaterials, forms, informed consent, etc. 6. be further exposed to the methods of utilizing familial, church and community support in thetreatment of the child.REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS Landreth, G (1991). Play therapy: Dynamics of the process of counseling with children. Springfield,IL: Thomas. Landreth, G. (2001). Innovations in play therapy. Philadelphia, PA: Brunner Routledge.Allan, J. (1988). Inscapes of the child’s world. Putnam, CT: Spring Publications.RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKAmerican Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual of the American PsychologicalAssociation,5th Edition. Washington, DC: Author.METHODOLOGYThe course will be conducted as a seminar in which all students participate and contribute ideas andconcepts. The instructor will lecture and students will participate in hands-on demonstrations. ThePCP 531Page 2 students will further participate in classroom discussion and will complete assigned research,reading and projects.COURSE REQUIREMENTS1.Attend all class meetings. Attendance will be noted and graded according to the guidelines inthe student handbook. Students with more than two weeks (or equivalent) of absences willreceive a 5% reduction in final grade for each week absent. Active participation in classdiscussions and projects is required for a successful learning environment.2.Read each required text in its entirety. Students will be required to attest to reading completionas part of the overall grade. Complete an 8 to 10 page reaction paper over the assigned texts.APA format will be used to document references; otherwise, no standard format is required forthis paper. Papers are to be typed and double spaced using 1” margins and 12 point, Times NewRoman font. Due date for this assignment is one week prior to the final exam.3.Assemble a play therapy kit to be used in class projects. Kit should include a small water tray,watercolors, finger paints, acrylic or tempera paints, brushes, crayons, colored pencils, play doh,glue, scissors, pencils, and construction paper. Kits should be available for use each week.Helpful Hint: Check out the Dollar Store for supplies. 4. Conduct research on a major technique used in play therapy. Include the development,employment and clinical applications (for whom and why it is used) of the technique.Summarize the research in an 8 to 10 page paper and prepare a 15-20 minute presentation ofyour topic to be delivered during class. Topics will be assigned in class and will be limitedto one person per topic. Research should be conducted using current, scholarly publicationsfrom reputable sources. Papers will be typed, double-spaced and properly referenced usingthe guidelines of the current APA style manual. Due date for the research paper is one week after midterm exam. Dates for presentations willbe scheduled in class. On the day of the presentation, please prepare a brief handout (what,how-to, and why) of your research for each class member. Additionally, you may utilizeother handouts, multimedia, etc., for your presentation.4.Mid-term and Final Examination. Dates for exams will be presented in class.Please Note: If you plan to use PowerPoint or other electronic media for a presentation, pleasenotify the professor at via email at least one week prior to your presentation date. Additionally,if you are submitting an assignment via email, be sure to check for a return email confirmationnotice to ensure that your email was received. GRADING PROCEDURESStudents with special needs must notify the instructor of any needed accommodations after theinitial class session. All work is to be completed as scheduled. Each assignment will be given anumerical grade. Points will be deducted from late work at the rate of 10 percentage points for eachday they are past due. Assignments submitted more than three business days after the due date willnot be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Assignments may bePCP 531Page 3 submitted in class, via email in Microsoft Word format, or given to the Faculty Secretary. Academicdishonesty will not be tolerated, and any student involved in plagiarism or cheating will receive afailing grade for the course. Grades for each assignment will be weighted and distributed as follows:Attendance and Participation 5% Required Reading 5%Reaction Paper 25%Research Paper 25%Presentation 10%Mid-term 15% Final Examination 15%GRADING SCALEA+ = 100% A = 94-99% Excellent work, above expectations for level, no errors, publishable quality writingA- = 90-93%B+ = 87-89% B = 84-86% Good, above average work; very few errors; well-written and grammatically soundB- = 80-83%C+ = 77-79%C = 74-76% Average work, expected for level, similar to peers.C- = 70-73%F = 69% and BelowBIBLIOGRAPHYAvailable upon request.SPECIFIC DATASyllabus prepared by Angela Reid, PsyD, LPC, July