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Play Therapy Studies, and MPT511-513 Play Therapy Practicum I, II & III. Students will have
chances to collect data during the practicum courses and utilize the data for the research report
in courses MPT508 and the current course.

MPT 515 Research on Evidence-Based Practice Project II
1 Term; 3 Credits
Students are supposed to finish the project planning in the course MPT514 Research on
Evidence-Based Practice Project I. In the current course, students will further apply the plan
and write up an independent evidence-based practice (EBP) project. Although research
informed, the project does not necessarily aim to put into practice all the elements of
psychological research. Instead, emphasis is on an in-depth appraisal of evidence, application
and the analysis and adjustment of a play therapy clinical practice.
The evidence-based practice project is a creative endeavour that produces and reports
new knowledge or professional methods. Project will have both theoretical/academic and
applied components. The course is also designed to synergize with the course MPT508
Research Methods in Play Therapy Studies, and MPT511-513 Play Therapy Practicum I, II &
III. Students will have chances to collect data during the practicum courses and utilize the data
for the research report in courses MPT508 and the current course.

ELECTIVE COURSES

MPT 509 Filial Therapy
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course focuses on knowledge and practical skills, involved in training and
supervising parents in enhancing their relationship with their children through practices of filial
therapy, including child-parent Relationship Therapy. The course teaches the theories that form
the foundation of practices such as filial therapy, including information on attachment, as well
as relevant research that informs the practice of filial therapy and parental training and support.
Students are taught key approaches and models of filial therapy and parent-child relationship
therapy, and will have an opportunity to practise skills involved in the interventions. Students
will perform a brief project involving parents in training that enhances their relationship with
their children. The unique challenges of parent-child relationships in Hong Kong, and the
broader influence of Chinese culture and tradition that will influence the practice of filial therapy
will be discussed, as well as the specific ethical considerations that come into play in this field.

MPT 510 Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapy
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims at introducing general theories and practice of expressive arts therapy.
Students will experience using multiple art modalities such as drama, dance, visual arts, music,
and poetry to help process emotions and explore new resources. They will also learn how to

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