Reflective Process in Play Therapy: A Practical Model for Supervising Counseling Students.

Abstract

Counselor educators and other supervisors, who work with graduate student counseling interns utilizing Play Therapy, should be educated, grounded, and trained in theory, supervision, and techniques specific to Play Therapy. Unfortunately, this is often not the case. Therefore, a three step model was created to assist those who do not have specific Play Therapy supervision training. The supervision model focuses on a specific approach to using the reflective processes of Play Therapy within the supervision. This model enables counseling interns to better understand, appreciate, and build counseling relationships with children. Further, the model addresses the safety and comfort needs of counseling interns and their child clients.