Tekin, G.Sezer, O.2024-08-042024-08-0420101877-0428https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.07.049https://hdl.handle.net/11616/95183World Conference on Psychology, Counselling and Guidance (WCPCG 2010) -- APR 22-25, 2010 -- Antalya, TURKEYPlay is the natural communication tool for young children, therefore; play-based educational and therapeutic applications need to be promoted in early childhood education. Currently, Turkish early childhood education system is improving by the initiatives of Turkish government and non-governmental organizations both in quantitative and qualitative aspects. This paper discusses the current counseling applications in Turkish early childhood education system and suggests the possible ways of improving play therapy applications in preschool settings. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessPlay therapyfilial therapyTurkish early childhood education ssytemschool counsellingConference Object5505410.1016/j.sbspro.2010.07.0492-s2.0-78549236135N/AWOS:000287160900009N/A