This course is a three part series. YOU MUST ATTEND ALL THREE DAYS to qualify for CE's. The webinar provides 6 Contact CE hours, approved by APT (95-002)
Instructor: Heidi G. Kaduson Ph.D., RPT-S
Location: Online
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.
Learning Objectives
Instructor: Heidi G. Kaduson Ph.D., RPT-S
Location: Online
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.
Learning Objectives
- Learn to adapt play therapy approaches to provide a developmentally appropriate approach to therapy with adolescents.
- Understand the unique characteristics and needs of adolescents in treatment and learn how to identify treatment techniques to effectively meet those needs.
- Learn and experience a variety of creative techniques appropriate for adolescent clients.
- Learn strategies for utilizing play and creative approaches in family therapy with adolescents.
- Understand how to utilize play therapy to establish trust and build therapeutic relationships with adolescent clients.