Play Therapy

Child Observation Assignment - Observe a child playing (just observe and notice, at a park, on a playground, restaurant, etc). What did you notice or learn from your observation? How do you integrate play therapy information (noted below) and other counseling classes, such as counseling theories, human growth & development, etc. in relationship to your observation? A minimum of 3 pages (which does not include coversheet and references), APA style writing which includes a MINIMUM of 4 in-text citations (2 from play therapy and 2 from other counseling resources),  (minimum two external references - one can be the class textbook). A minimum of 5 total pages submitted (includes coversheet and references).

DO NOT:

1. Observe a child that you know.

2. Approach the child.

Take notes regarding examples of when you observe any of the following types of play:

a. Behavior:

b. Aggressive play

c.. Creative play

d. Social/relational play

e. Solitary play

f. Exploratory play

g. Dramatic play

h. Role play

i Verbal statements or questions

j. Silent play

k. Talking to him or herself

l. Engaging others in the play

m. Expression of negative feelings

n. Expression of positive feelings