Counseling Psychology (MA) Program

Course Descriptions

CP 520—Child Psychotherapy

The course focuses on the therapeutic issues involved in play therapy and in therapeutic work with children and families.  Topics covered are: 1) symbolic representations, 2) diagnosis and formulation, 3) boundaries and limits, and 4) transference and countertransference.  The importance of the role of parents in the therapeutic work is highlighted with specific ways of involving them discussed.  Special attention will be given to the traumatized child, children with loss and death issues, adoption, and cultural and temperamental/genetic factors.

Updated 10/1/07