Play therapy interventions are critical elements of providing responsive services within the context of comprehensive school counselling programmes. However, many school counsellors are not trained in the use of play therapy techniques during their graduate training programs as Play Therapy is not a required course based on standards set by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) (2009). Indeed, while there are over 400 school counselling programs in the U. S., there are only 11 certified play therapy training centres. Even more critically, school...

Play therapy interventions are critical elements of providing responsive services within the context of comprehensive school counselling programmes. However, many school counsellors are not trained in the use of play therapy techniques during their graduate training programs as Play Therapy is not a required course based on standards set by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) (2009). Indeed, while there are over 400 school counselling programs in the U. S., there are only 11 certified play therapy training centres. Even more critically, school...

College and career readiness is essential to promoting the success of all students. Educational and economic changes in today's society demands well thought out strategies for preparing students to survive academically, socially, and financially in the future. African American students are at a disadvantage in this strategic planning process due to a long history of racism, injustice, and marginalization. African American Students' Career and College Readiness: The Journey Unraveled explores the historical, legal, and socio-political issues of education affecting African American students and...