The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc.
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The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc.
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#294 Many therapists are now involved in treating a combination of Mood Disorders and/or Disruptive Disorders. This workshop will review the main Disruptive Disorders (Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Oppositional Defiant Disorder, as well as Unipolar and Bipolar Disorders. Some assessment tools and diagnostic criteria will be presented to assist the clinician in confirming a diagnosis. Participants will learn the similarities among these disorders and how that helps reach children with difficult behaviors. In addition, participants will learn some effective parenting tips to help the families of children diagnosed with these disorders. Activities during this workshop will illustrate how to help children channel anger, enhance verbalization of feelings, and release built up tension. DVD presentations will illustrate many of the techniques that have had success with this population. 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. Date: Friday July 2 3, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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