Kaleidoscope of Play Therapy Techniques for Children and Adolescents
Name:
Kaleidoscope of Play Therapy Techniques for Children and Adolescents
Date:
April 1, 2016
Kaleidoscope of Play Therapy Techniques for Children & Adolescents
Event Description:
“I wish I had learned more play therapy techniques!”
Participants will first learn that play therapy is more than just a bunch of “techniques” and that it is a way
of being with the child in the context of the relationship. After those principles are explained and practiced,
Non-Directive play therapy for young children will be discussed and Directive play therapy for
older children and adolescents will be discussed and demonstrated.
Strategies to build self-esteem help children and adolescents identify and tolerate feelings and cope with life stressors will be the focus of the training.
Objectives of the Workshop
Participants will first learn that play therapy is more than just a bunch of “techniques” and that it is a way
of being with the child in the context of the relationship. After those principles are explained and practiced,
Non-Directive play therapy for young children will be discussed and Directive play therapy for
older children and adolescents will be discussed and demonstrated.
Strategies to build self-esteem help children and adolescents identify and tolerate feelings and cope with life stressors will be the focus of the training.
Objectives of the Workshop
- Identify the magical powers of play therapy, how and why it works.
- Demonstrate a variety of play therapy techniques that can be readily applied for children and adolescents.
- Discuss the use of play therapy techniques for building self-esteem, managing anger, ADHD symptoms, anxiety and more.
CE Hours for Social Workers/ School Psychologists/MFCCs/Play Therapists: 6
NBCC: 6 CE Clock Hours/CEUs 0.6
NBCC: 6 CE Clock Hours/CEUs 0.6
Register: Play Therapy Tickets
