Metaphors in Experiential Play Therapy

Learning Objectives:

1. To describe how children communicate using metaphors to convey internalized experiences in play therapy

2. To demonstrate how children use child-created metaphors as self-expression in play therapy.

3. To provide the play therapist information on how children utilize their metaphorical process in

   play therapy dynamics.

4. Observe how metaphorical expressions allow a child to progress toward healing in play therapy.

Agenda & Schedule:

The Use and foundation of Metaphorical Communication by Children

Child-Generated Metaphorical Expressions in EPT

Examples of Metaphorical Expression in Play Therapy

*A 15-minute break will be held at approximately 10:30 am MST