HSO710 - Foundations of Play Therapy
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in E606, H505, H605, H705, H706 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 6 scheduled online seminars. |
Content
This unit provides foundational knowledge in play therapy, introducing the history of the field alongside key models and theories that underpin practice, including the therapeutic powers of play as agents of change. Case scenarios illustrating children’s play are used to deepen understanding of discipline-specific knowledge and to support the development of applied practice skills.
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