Expressive Arts Therapy with Children and Adolescents
Description
This course will introduce the use of expressive arts when working therapeutically with children and adolescents with a variety of needs and goals.* Rationale for and examples of using the arts for expression wellness and healing with youth will be provided. Basic concepts from drama therapy art therapy music therapy dance/movement therapy and the use of writing poetry and play will be explored. In addition intermodal approaches that use numerous arts-based methods will be demonstrated. The course will provide information about working from childhood through adolescence in a developmentally appropriate manner.
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Overview
- Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: 0115
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance