Description

Join us to develop a strong theoretical foundation in play therapy by exploring the seminal and historically significant theories that continue to shape our Play Therapy practice. This comprehensive training provides an in-depth overview of the major theories of Play Therapy, highlighting the unique contributions of each model and their application in therapeutic work with children, teens and families.

Participants will examine the key contributors, foundational constructs and tenets, therapeutic processes, goals and objectives, the role of the Play Therapist, and the role of primary caregivers within each theoretical orientation. Through discussion and clinical application, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how different theoretical perspectives conceptualize children’s emotional and behavioral needs and guide the therapeutic relationship in Play Therapy.

The training will explore the following approaches:

• Child-Centered Play Therapy
• Object Relations/Attachment-Based Play Therapy
• Adlerian Play Therapy
• Jungian Analytical Play Therapy
• Psychodynamic Play Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy

Whether you are building your theoretical foundation or expanding your clinical perspective, this training will enhance your ability to thoughtfully select and integrate Play Therapy approaches that best meet the developmental and relational needs of the children and families you work with.

Objectives

1. Identify the key contributors, foundational constructs, and core tenets of at least six seminal and historically significant theories of Play Therapy.
2. Compare and contrast the therapeutic process, goals, objectives, and the roles of the Play Therapist and primary caregivers across Child-Centered, Object Relations/Attachment-Based, Adlerian, Jungian Analytical, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy approaches.
3. Describe how each Play Therapy theoretical orientation conceptualizes children’s emotional, behavioral, and relational functioning within the Play Therapy process.
4. Apply Play therapy theoretical knowledge to clinical decision-making by selecting an appropriate Play Therapy approach based on a child’s presenting concerns, developmental needs, and family context.

All trainings require at least a Master’s Degree in a Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or related field, and completion of EMDR Basic Training (for EMDRIA Approved Advanced Workshops).  Graduate Students may enroll in the training, and understand that continued education credit cannot be provided to individuals who do not hold proper credentials.  

Play Therapy credit is available to licensed mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health program. 

ThriveBright Professional Trainings only assumes the responsibility for the registration part of the event.  All other costs are the responsibility of the registrant, unless otherwise stated.

This workshop and presenter have no conflict of interest in this workshop, nor is there any commercial or financial support, or any affiliate agreements.

Attendees must attend the training in its entirety, with camera on (for live webinar attendance), complete the training evaluation and a post-test (for live webinar attendance) to be eligible for the CE Certificate. Certificates of attendance will be emailed within 7 business days of the completion of the training and receipt of the evaluation and a passing score on the post-test (80% or higher), if applicable.

Agenda:

Playful Welcome 12:30pm

Training Content 12:35pm-2:15pm

10 minute break 2:15pm-2:25pm

Training Content 2:25pm-3:25pm

Training Completion 3:25pm-3:30pm

Workshop Cancellation and Refund Policy

Non-Refundable Fees:  $40.00 Administrative Fee is included in your registration fee for each event.

Cancellation requests must be made in writing, and postmarked (or emailed) no later than seven (7) days prior to the date of the event. 

Cancellations received at least seven days prior to the event will receive a refund, less the $40.00 administrative fee.  Cancellations received within seven days, no shows, or requests after the event will not receive a refund or credit toward future events.  

ThriveBright Professional Trainings receives the right to cancel any training, workshops or courses that receive fewer than five (5) registrants within two weeks of the scheduled event and may be rescheduled to a later date.  Those who are registered will be notified of the cancellation and rescheduling in a timely manner and will be offered either a refund or a credit toward a future training, workshop or course.  If ThriveBright Professional Trainings cancels the training, workshop or course for any other reason, you will receive a full refund, or credit toward a future event (including administrative fee).

No partial credit will be given for any training, workshop or course.  You must attend the event in its entirety to receive continued education credits.  For live webinars, you must have your camera on at all times to receive credit for attendance.  

No exceptions will be made to the cancellation or refund policy.

Questions or concerns, including requesting any special needs or accommodations, should be addressed to [email protected].

Grievance Policy 

ThriveBright Professional Trainings is fully committed to comply with all legal and ethical standards, including non-discrimination, in all of its activities:  Marketing, content and treatment of its attendees and trainers.

We do understand that although we are intent on delivering our trainings, workshops and courses in a fair manner, conflict and complaints will arise.  In the event that this would happen, ThriveBright Professional Trainings will attempt to alleviate the issue as quickly and equitably as possible.

All grievances regarding trainers, content, delivery of material or the training facilities should be addressed by sending a confidential email to [email protected].  Our representative will attentively attempt to address concerns in a timely manner.

ThriveBright Professional Trainings and Consultation is an APT Approved Provider 22-670.

ThriveBright Professional Trainings and Consultation has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7305. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ThriveBright Professional Trainings is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.