The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc.

Seminar #234
PLAY THERAPY WITH ADOLESCENTS
Instructor: Heidi Kaduson, Ph.D., RPT-S
Sunday March 7, 2010 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This workshop will help participants learn how to connect with teenagers through play therapy and understand common developmental misconceptions that often encourage negative stereotypes. Developmental stages of communication will be reviewed and interventions will be discussed to assist participants in developing an appropriate approach to treatment. We will rehearse the types and uses of therapeutic letter writing, and experiential activities that help adolescents overcome obstacles and gain closure on traumatic events. Participants will be encouraged to explore their values toward this population and reconnect with the healing powers of play. Special attention will be given to working with the resistant adolescent.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explore different ways to engage adolescents in play therapy
2. Understand the needs of adolescents and how to work with them through play to connect to psychological difficulties
3. Identify the themes in adolescent play therapy and ways to address them
4. Utilize psychodrama play therapy to engage through humor and play
5. List structured activities in play that can enhance verbalization of feelings
6. Learn over 10 different techniques to use with adolescents

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.

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