For children in the age group- 3 to 10 years (Can be extended to 12 yrs in some cases)
Symptoms inviting psychological intervention:Aggressive behaviors - Biting, Hitting, Spitting, Throwing, Disobedience, Tearing, Breaking Irregular & undesirable habits related to – Eating, Elimination, Toilet training, Talking, Not mixing with others, non-cooperation, Shyness, Distracting behavior, Stubbornness, Lying. Problems with school work- Lack of concentration, Constant talking, Non-responsive, Failing, Cheating, Stealing, Fighting, Lack of interest in studies, Constant demands.
Course Structure:Therapeutic Techniques
First Stage:
Play Therapy-Duration about 8 months
Optional extension into-
Art Therapy-Duration about 3 months
Common Course Contents for both stages: Theory- Emotional needs of children
- Importance of parental care, family bondage and feeling of belonging
- Effect of deprivation and neglect on the child’s development
- Effect of prenatal experience on emotional life of a child- Mother’s role, father’s role in the child’s life
- Influence of physical and intellectual environment
- Qualities required in the counselor
- Ethics and limitations of the counseling process
- Diagnosis and assessment of problem
- Counseling procedures, techniques and interpretation
- Interaction with parents and teacher
Equipment and Play room arrangement; interpretation of observed behavior; application of theory and intervention
Specialized Second Stage Practical-Presenting art material for expression; interpretation work by the child; intervention
Duration of the course:4 months + 2 months practical training
Timings:3.30 to 5.00 p.m. (twice-a week) OR Saturdays (10.30 to 1.00 p.m.)
