Exploring Gender Identity in Play Therapy and with Adolescents

On-Demand Training

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APT Approved Provider #22-656


 

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APT: 3 Non-Contact Social & Cultural Diversity

NBCC hours: 3 Social & Cultural Diversity

 

 

Cost

$105.00

(Non Refundable)

 

NBCC ACEP No. 7206


 

Training Description

 

This play therapy training is offered On-Demand as a go-at-your-own pace course for non-contact hours.

 

Have you noticed the continual increase in the number of adolescents and children bringing gender identity topics into play therapy? We have too and created this training just for you!

This training is a beginner’s introduction to provide information about child, adolescent and family experiences of gender identity that present in play therapy. This training explores the value of clarifying terms related to sex, gender, and identity with children, adolescents, and their caregivers. A description of historical, cultural and DSM conceptualizations of gender identity will be reviewed. The training includes theories of causation for Gender Dysphoria and value-based frameworks for understanding variance in gender identity. Participants will apply assessment considerations for use in play therapy and with adolescents, along with legal and ethical considerations to inform treatment for Gender Dysphoria and related conditions. The influence of the caregivers’ personal values and framework for understanding gender identity on their relationship with their gender-questioning child will be explored. Application of play therapy interventions for use in play therapy and with adolescents will also be demonstrated.

Please note: This training is designed to provide information about a range of perspectives concerning the exploration of gender identity questions in play therapy.

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Chelsea Dorough 

LCSW, EMDR Certified

Chelsea has been a private practice clinician at the Center for Counseling and Family Relationships since 2019. She graduated with an MSW degree from California State University Fullerton in 2012. Chelsea works with children aged (4+), adolescents and adults, specializing in complex trauma. Previously, she worked in California providing specialty mental health services (including play therapy) to low-income children, teens, and adults, as well as youth in the foster care system. 

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Learning Objectives

 

  1. Explain the value of clarifying terms related to sex, gender, and identity in play therapy, with adolescents, and with their caregiver
  2. Describe 3 value-based frameworks for understanding variance in gender identity,  and 4 explanatory frameworks for Gender Dysphoria
  3. Apply legal, ethical, and assessment considerations around Gender Dysphoria and related conditions for use in play therapy and with adolescents
  4. Apply play therapy interventions to facilitate expression of gender identity and related questions in play therapy and with adolescents

ATP-APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

Play Therapy Training Resources has been approved by APT as an Approved Continuing Education Provider #22-656. Programs that do not qualify for APT credit are clearly identified. Play Therapy Training Resources is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NBCC- APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

Play Therapy Training Resources has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7206. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Play Therapy Training Resources is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.