Description: Electronically Dependent Generation: The Impact on Play Therapy is an intriguing, informational training that gives the history of development of electronic devices and screens, the average use of these devices, and the impact on individuals and relationships. The training explains how video games, social media,...
Description: This training is geared towards play therapists who did not have formal play therapy training as a part of their education. The basics of play therapy history, theory, toy selection, and skills will be included to expand knowledge for working with children in a way...
Description: Dissociation is a disconnect from emotions, body sensations, thoughts, memories, and/or identity. In play therapy it can look like explosive behavior, clients presenting as “shell shocked”, self-injuring behavior, or bizarre mood and personality shifts. Oftentimes these are the children who fall through the cracks and...
Description: For children who have experienced complex trauma, play therapy provides children with an opportunity for a safe space and a meaningful attuned relationship. Incorporatingresearch from Trust Based Relational Intervention, EMDR, and Somatic ExperiencingTM, the therapist can give the child a voice through directive play therapy...
Description: One of the most powerful and dynamic factors in play therapy is the relationship between therapist and child. Transference and countertransference can contribute togrowth or a resistance to change in play therapy. Following Polyvagal Theory, the therapist lends his or her feelings, focus, and environment...
Description: Looking for a training that provides you with all the essentials to be a successful Play Therapy Supervisor? This workshop provides electronic resources to simplify documentation with the newest experience, supervision, and education requirements for your supervisees throughout the phases. The training combines ready-to-use activities...
Description: Play therapy can include working with children who display perplexing symptoms that do not fit into diagnostic boxes and include psychotic features. Diagnoses for these children by different play therapy providers and mental health professionals may vary between ODD, DMDD, IED, and bipolar disorder. Within...