Seminar #117
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PLAY THERAPY:
THEORY AND PRACTICE
Instructor: Heidi Kaduson, Ph.D., RPT-S
Sunday December 6, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cognitive-behavioral Play Therapy incorporates cognitive and behavioral interventions with
a play therapy paradigm. It provides a theoretical framework based on
cognitive-behavioral principles and integrates these in a developmentally sensitive way.
Specific problem-solving approaches are used, which help the child develop more
adaptive thoughts and behaviors. This workshop will describe the integration of cognitive,
behavioral, and traditional approaches to play therapy. Attention will be given to
both theory and techniques inherent in the cognitive-behavioral play therapy approach.
Case examples of short term therapy with preschool and young school-age children
with a variety of presenting problems will be presented to demonstrate the effectiveness
of Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy.
Learning
Objectives:
1. Name two of the cognitive interventions
2. Name two of the behavioral interventions
3. Understand the six properties related to efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy
4. Use the therapeutic powers of play that are enhanced in Cognitive-Behavioral Play treatment
5. Name 2 major contributions of Cognitive-Behavioral 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 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.
Sunday December 6, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
