The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc.

Seminar #107
SHORT-TERM PLAY THERAPY FOR THE BEGINNING PLAY THERAPIST
Instructors: Heidi Kaduson, Ph.D., RPT-S
Monday July 11, 2005 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Credits 6.0

In the current managed care environment, psychotherapy is time-limited. This workshop focuses on short-term play therapy techniques to help children gain mastery and competence and to resolve psychological difficulties. The therapist is trained to take a directive, active, focused stance to bring problems into the open and to help guide children in the resolution of these issues. Therapists learn to formulate a central theme, develop a contract, and select appropriate materials to facilitate this process. A ten-week program will be illustrated. Videotapes enhance the didactic presentation.

Course Objectives

Identify four reasons for short-term play therapy

State three principles of cognitive-behavioral play therapy

List three specific qualities of post-traumatic play

Compare cognitive-behavioral play therapy with psychodynamic play therapy

Understand how the clinician determines whether short-term play therapy is appropriate for the child

INSTRUCTOR: Heidi Kaduson, Ph.D., RPT-S is a licensed clinical psychologist and registered play therapist-supervisor.  She is in private practice in Monroe Twp.,  New Jersey.   She has lectured throughout the world on the assessment and treatment of Attention - Deficit - Hyperactivity Disorder and Play Therapy. She has conducted research studies on the effectiveness of diverse treatment approaches for this childhood disorder.  Dr. Kaduson is co-director of the Play Therapy Training Institute and past president/ board member of the Association for Play Therapy.  She is author and co-editor of books entitled The Playing Cure, 101 Favorite Play Therapy Techniques, 101 More Favorite Play Therapy Techniques, The Quotable Play Therapist, and Short-Term Play Therapy For Children.