This course will present three current models of play therapy with families; namely, Family Play Therapy, Child Parent Relationship Therapy (also known as Filial Therapy), and Theraplay. Participants will acquire knowledge of each theory’s basic tenets and their effective clinical applications, as well as review the current research being done to demonstrate their relevance to the practice of play therapy with families. Each approach's unique challenges in implementation and application will also be discussed. Participants will learn the basic skills necessary to use the play interventions of Family Play Therapy, Child Parent Relationship Therapy, and Theraplay. This course will help participants distinguish between these three basic models of play therapy with families by defining the concepts, goals, and techniques specific to each approach. Fee: Additional fee required. Please note that this class is offered every 3 years.