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