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Northern Illinois University Course Info
Dekalb, Illinois
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HDFS 440
Therapeutic Play
The meaning of play will be explored across cultures and contexts. Exploration of play theories, principles of play therapy, and various play modalities for the clinical setting. The functions of play therapy will be covered including: developmentally supportive play, normalization of atypical experiences, and supporting parent-child relationships
Units: 3.0
Prerequisites:
HDFS 332 - Inclusive Program Planning for Children 3-8 Years of Age and Their Parents
or
HDFS 331 - Inclusive Program Planning for Infants, Toddlers, and Their Parents
and
HDFS 231 - An Observational Approach to the Study and Assessment of Young Children
and
HDFS 230 - Child Development