Seminar #213
COMPUTERS, VIDEOS GAMES, AND PLAY THERAPY (IF YOU
CAN'T BEAT'EM, JOIN'EM)
Instructor: Heidi Kaduson, Ph.D., RPT-S
Sunday April 25, 2010 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In this
day and age computers 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 the 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.
Learning
Objectives:
1. Explore and learn about the history of electronic games
2. Understand the debate regarding aggression and video games
3. Use video games and/or computer games for therapeutic intervention.
4. Work through an electronic medium for the child’s play therapy
5. Review and discuss some of the pros and cons about video games
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 April 25, 2010 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
