This 3 hour play therapy class is designed to teach and train school counselors and social workers from PreK-12, various play techniques and activities that can be utilized in the educational setting. 

Learning Objectives

Participants completing this course will be able to:

• Define and describe the benefits of play therapy techniques in a school setting.

• Present and explain the history and evolution of play therapy.

• Describe and implement examples of play therapy activities that participants can utilize in their individual school settings.

• Utilize the ASCA professional and ethical standards in assessing the social and emotional needs of their students.

IN-PERSON WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:  12PM-3PM

12:OOpM Check In, Learning Objectives, Activity, ASCA Standards

12:30PM, Play Therapy Defined, History of Play Therapy, Activity

1:30PM Activity (cont'd), Does Play Therapy Work?

2:00PM  Types of play therapy, Activity

3:00PM Conclusion of workshop

This 3 hour class for school counselors, social workers and therapists who work with children and teens will learn, study, and review the various symptoms of anxiety and how the polyvagal theory plays an integral role in determining the appropriate mechanisms for developing coping skills.  Strategies will be developed relative to activities that will assist participants on how and what skills are appropriate. 

Learning Objectives

Participants completing this course will be able to:

• Identify and define the symptoms of anxiety as designated by the DSM-5-TR™.

• Study and analyze data relative to the changes in children’s mental health, pre and post pandemic.

• Review the 2019 study on the resilience of the brain to trauma and/or resilience in general, and its impact on best clinical practices.

• Study and explore the polyvagal theory and develop strategies for choosing appropriate coping skills for positive outcomes.

• Identify and develop several coping strategies for anxiety.

IN-PERSON WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:  8AM-11AM

8:OOAM Check In, Learning Objectives, Activity

8:30AM ASCA Standards, Activity

9:30AM Brain, Polyvagal Theory, Activity

10:30AM  Final Activity, Evaluation

11:00AM Conclusion of workshop

This 3 hour class for school counselors, social workers and school based therapists who work with children and teens.  Participants will learn the benefits of using the sandtray and how it can encourage even the most resistant child to open up.  Sandtray Therapy is also great for those that work with children who need sensory stimulation.  This training will focus on the history, concepts and materials needed to implement sandtray in your practice.

Learning Objectives

Participants completing this course will be able to:

• Present and explain the history and theoretical origin of sandplay.

• Identify the materials used for sandtray play including container types, sand options and miniatures.

• Examine common themes in sandtray play that may surface and how to explain those themes to parents.

• Learn the basic sandtray protocol to help guide the process and practice this process in class.

IN-PERSON WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:  12PM-3PM

12:OOPM Check In, Learning Objectives, Activity

12:30PM ASCA Standards, Activity

1:30PM Training Continues, Activity

2:30PM Final Activity

3:00PM Evaluation

This 3 hour play therapy class is designed to teach and train school counselors, social workers, and school based therapists who work with grades PreK-3. CCPT is an age appropriate therapy that can work wonders in a school setting for kids that need a space to express their emotions and struggles through play.  Participants will learn how to facilitate a play session interacting with children in their language of play. 

Learning Objectives

Participants completing this course will be able to:

• Define and describe the benefits of play therapy in a school setting.

• Present and explain the history and evolution of play therapy.

• Determine toys, games and materials that can be used in a playroom, small office or even for those that travel to different schools.

• Learn to recognize themes in play and how to discuss those themes with parents.

IN-PERSON WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:  12PM-3PM

8:OOAM Check In, Learning Objectives, Activity, ASCA Standards

8:30AM, Play Therapy Defined, History of Play Therapy, Activity

9:30AM Activity (cont'd), Does Play Therapy Work?

10:30AM  Types of play therapy, Activity

11:00AM Evaluation, Conclusion of workshop