This clinical application course will develop student knowledge, skills, and self-awareness of play therapy techniques specific to special populations. Play therapy can be extremely effective to help counselors address the needs of children with a variety of diversity issues. Other special populations that present with unique therapeutic challenges are children who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, and children of divorced and blended families. This course will also demonstrate how play therapy can be used to address the special needs of children with low self-esteem, challenging psychopathology, and disruptive behavioral issues. Fee: Additional fee required.