Description
Sensory Integration and play therapy explore the intersection between primitive reflexes.Kokeb Girma McDonald (2019) notes, “Sensory integration is the mind and body’s ability to perceive internal and external information through the senses, learn, respond, and adapt accordingly.” This workshop will focus on the foundational concepts of primitive reflexes and the application of play therapy foundations and interventions can promote overall well-being.
Objectives:
- Participants will discuss 2 foundational concepts of primitive reflexes.
- Participants will analyze 3 play therapy interventions in connection to primitive reflexes.
- Participants will describe the role of the clinician, client, and caregivers in sensory integration and Play Therapy,
- Participants will critique 2 Play Therapy concepts in relation to other play therapy theoretical orientations as it relates to sensory integration.
- Participants will discuss utilizing sensory integration and Play Therapy within their own practice.
- Participants will design 2 Play Therapy interventions grounded in theory and address sensory integration.
Contributors
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Casie Brittain MSW, LCSW, RPT-S, EAGALA
Casie Brittain MSW, LCSW, RPT-S, EAGALA Certified Mental Health/Equine Specialist. Mrs. Brittain is also certified in AutPlay and currently in the process of obtaining certification in TRE (Trauma Release Exercises). Mrs. Brittain has worked in a variety of settings over the past 20 years: OKDHS, community mental health, adult substance abuse residential treatment, youth & family services, mobile crisis services, and private practice. Mrs. Brittain has been a trainer for the CS Institute of Play Therapy for the past 3 years where her focus has been utilizing sensory integration for emotional and behavioral regulation for neuro-divergent children.