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Play Therapy Certificate

Grand View University's online Play Therapy Certificate is intended for individuals pursuing licensure as mental health professionals and those interested in using the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development.

Play therapy is a unique form of therapeutic intervention, especially designed for children, that incorporates play as a means of communication and expression. Some of the unique aspects of play therapy include:

  • Non-Verbal Communication - One of the primary features of play therapy is its reliance on non-verbal communication.
  • Holistic Approach - Play therapy takes a holistic approach by addressing the emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of a child's well-being.
  • Adaptability to Various Issues - Play therapy is effective for a wide range of issues including trauma, grief, behavioral problems, anxiety, and more.

Degree Level:

Graduate Programs, Certificates

Program Type:

Certificate

Format:

Full Time, Online

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Why Grand View?

  • This certificate is a good fit for therapists/counselors from a variety of specialties
  • The online certificate can be completed in as little as two years
  • Grand View offers in-demand graduate programs focused on student learning
  • You will develop one-on-one professional relationships with faculty

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Ginger Hermon
Ginger Hermon
Title: Senior Enrollment Counselor
Dept.: Adult and Grad Programs
Office: Krumm Center 14
Phone: (515) 263-6183
Email: ghermon @ grandview.edu

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

  • Be enrolled in another graduate counseling-related program or have graduated from one
  • Application to Grand View University
  • Transcript from institution where master's degree was earned or in-progress graduate transcript
Course Requirements (27 credits)
CMGR 520 Multiculturalism in Counseling 3 credits
CMGR 595 Counseling Practicum 3 credits
CMGR 598 Internship I 3 credits
CMGR 599 Internship II 3 credits
CMGR 580 Counseling Family and Adolescents with Special Needs 3 credits
CMGR 575 Marriage and Family Therapy 3 credits
CMGR 585 Intro to Play Therapy 3 credits
CMGR 586 Humanistic Play Therapy and Techniques 3 credits
CMGR 587 Play Therapy and Techniques through Telehealth 3 credits

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