The relevance of play to the teaching and learning of psychotherapy

  • Anne McDermott
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9791/ajpanz.2006.09

Abstract

I draw on my backgrounds as a kindergarten teacher, psychotherapist and supervisor to examine how play is relevant in the teaching and learning of psychotherapy. Specifically, the role of play in supervision is explored. Within the supervisory relationship, I examine the kinds of learning spaces that enhance or impede development. This paper is an expanded version of a paper published in Psychotherapy in Australia (2005) 12(1), 28-31.

Author Biography

Anne McDermott

As recorded in 2006.

Anne McDermott began her interest in education as a kindergarten teacher, during which time she developed an interest in the study of facilitating development. Currently, Anne is a Psychotherapist and Supervisor in private practice. She is the Programme Coordinator for the Graduate Diploma in Psychosocial Studies at AUT University. She also teaches and supervises on the Masters of Health Science (Psychotherapy).

Published
2006-09-30
How to Cite
McDermott, A. (2006). The relevance of play to the teaching and learning of psychotherapy. Ata: Journal of Psychotherapy Aotearoa New Zealand, 12(1), 99-110. https://doi.org/10.9791/ajpanz.2006.09
Issue
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2006): Forum: The Journal of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (Inc.)
Section
Articles