The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc.
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The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc.
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Seminar #105 This introductory workshop will introduce the key concepts underlying psychodynamic psychotherapy with particular focus on the application of these ideas in the practice of Play Therapy. Topics to be discussed will include: conducting a psychodynamic assessment; working with transference, countertransference and resistance; adapting interventions at various stages of treatment; the roles and ego functions of the play therapist; and ways to elicit parent involvement. Clinical case material and movie clips will be used to illustrate important concepts and a variety of play materials for use with various types of presenting problems will be reviewed. Course Objectives Conduct a psychodynamic assessment Use initial play sessions to develop a therapeutic alliance Work with transference, countertransference and resistance Adapt interventions at various stages of treatment Elicit parent involvement Understand the diverse roles of the psychodynamic play therapist Deal with termination issues INSTRUCTOR: Donna Cangelosi, Pys.D., RPT-S, is co-editor of Play Therapy Techniques and The Playing Cure and author of Saying Goodbye in Child Psychotherapy as well as several chapters dealing with psychodynamic play therapy. She has also written a number of children's books addressing issues related to separation anxiety, divorce, and ADHD. Dr. Cangelosi is in private practice in Wayne, NJ where she provides psychotherapy, parent education and clinical supervision. Wednesday July 9, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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