This webinar is 2 hours long and provides 2 Non-Contact CE credits for RPT and RPT-S. All our Webinars can be applied toward The Play Therapy Training Institute's Certificate Program.
The CE certificate is awarded to those who attend the entire webinar. Partial credit cannot be given. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Description:
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.
Course Objectives
-Learn to adapt play therapy approaches to provide a developmentally appropriate approach to therapy with adolescents..
-Learn a variety of creative techniques appropriate for adolescent clients.
-Understand how to utilize play therapy to establish trust and build therapeutic relationships with adolescent clients.
The CE certificate is awarded to those who attend the entire webinar. Partial credit cannot be given. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Description:
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.
Course Objectives
-Learn to adapt play therapy approaches to provide a developmentally appropriate approach to therapy with adolescents..
-Learn a variety of creative techniques appropriate for adolescent clients.
-Understand how to utilize play therapy to establish trust and build therapeutic relationships with adolescent clients.