This workshop will focus on foundational and seminal play therapy
modalities and applications. Participants will actively demonstrate
knowledge and skills in an experiential environment. A variety of play
therapy modalities and applications will be presented, experienced and
adapted to a wide range of psychosocial issues and concerns. Adaptations
will be considered based on each clinician’s practice environments and
settings..
Objectives:
- Participants will discuss 2 foundational concepts in relationship to therapeutic activities and theoretical modalities..
- Participants will analyze 3 play therapy key concepts in at least two foundational or seminal play therapy theories.
- Participants will describe the role of the clinician, client, and caregivers in the specific theoretical play therapy model being demonstrated..
- Participants will critique 2 concepts in relation to other play therapy theoretical orientations.
- Participants will discuss utilizing different theoretical play therapy approaches within their own practice.
- Participants will practice 2 theoretically sound play therapy skills.