Understanding Stories, Play and Metaphor when counselling Children and Young People

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In this module, we shall: -

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• analyse the principles of play and how this informs the therapeutic process.

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• explain how the role of play is an essential method of communication for early childhood development.

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• explain how social interaction supports children and young people’s communication development.

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• explain the principles of storytelling and how stories can be used in a therapeutic setting.

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• explain the types of metaphor and symbol that can be used in a therapeutic play context.

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• describe the ways metaphor can be used to help young people tell their stories.