Role of University-Based Training Clinics

Abstract

This chapter will focus on the formation and operation of a university-based play therapy clinic. Attention to the role of the clinic in experiential training, which is an important part of counselor and play therapy preparation will be addressed as well. The mission, functions, and benefits of a university-based play therapy training clinic will be explored in depth and suggestions for forming and administering the clinic will be made. Further, the authors will discuss the effect of a play therapy clinic on training, credentialing, and the promotion of play therapy along with the influence of accrediting entities such as CACREP. Finally, to assist interested programs in the development of a play therapy training clinic, components such as funding, space, design, equipment/materials, administration, and ethical considerations are discussed.