MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

BHS277  2002 Fall – 2012 Fall

Developmental Play Concepts

1.

Define attachment disorders and associated behaviors affecting young children. (I)

2.

Identify theories and interventions recommended for children with attachment disorders. (II)

3.

Describe the selection processes for participating schools, children, and staff. (II)

4.

Explain the components, goals, and stages of the developmental play model. (III)

5.

List roles and responsibilities of developmental play facilitators. (IV)

6.

Demonstrate the ability to resolve and prevent relationship problems. (V)

7.

List policies and procedures used in the developmental play model. (VI)

8.

Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment and play space. (VI) Course Notes:

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

BHS277  2002 Fall – 2012 Fall

Developmental Play Concepts

I. Definitions

A. Attachment Disorders

1. Reciprocity

2. Attunement

3. Disturbed attachment

4. Attachment trauma

5. Primary attachment

6. Non-primary supplemental attachment

7. Persistent fear state

8. Disorder of memory

9. Alexithymia

10. Trauma bond

B. Maladaptive Behavior Patterns

1. Adaptations

2. Attachment seeking behaviors

3. Persistent fear state

4. Alarm/numbing response

5. Dissociation

6. Dysregulation of affect

7. Avoidance of intimacy

8. Provocative behavior

II. Theories

A. Theories Supporting the Developmental Play Concept

1. H.Bowlby

2. V.Brody

3. P.Crittenden

B. Intervention Strategies

1. V.Brody

2. B.James

3. D.Hughes

C. Participant Selection Processes

1. Child selection

2. Staff selection

3. School selection

III. Components of Developmental Play

A. One-to-One Play

1. Goals

2. Stages

3. Assessment

B. Circle Time Play

1. New group activities

2. Advanced group activities

3. Activities for stimulating and responding to feelings

C. Juice Time

1. Goals

2. Stages

3. Activities

D. Termination

E. Follow-Up

IV. Roles and Responsibilities

A. Assessment

B. Reporting

C. Set Up

D. Facilitating staff and volunteers

V. Handling Relationship Challenges

A. Jealousy

B. Transitioning to teachers and families

VI. Settings

A. Policies

B. Equipment

C. Space