The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc.

Seminar #213
COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES AND PLAY THERAPY (IF YOU CAN'T BEAT 'EM, JOIN 'EM).
Instructors: Heidi Kaduson, Ph.D., RPT-S
Thursday July 30, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Credits 6.0

In this day and age computer and video games seem to fulfill the life of children.  While pretend play has always been and will continue to be the language of the child, now the electronic world is their new dialect.  In this workshop, attendees will learn about the development of these games and explore both pros and cons of this new medium.  Certain computer and video games will be presented and therapeutic interventions will be illustrated through the use of the electronic systems.  Experiential work will be done as well as having DVD presentations to enhance learning.  Come to have fun and use the future role in play therapy.

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 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.