CS Institute Play Therapy Cohort- T-1- Gestalt Play Therapy

Gestalt Play Therapy-
Gestalt therapy was developed by Fredrick and Laura Perls. Violet Oaklander (2003) noted that Gestalt therapy is a process-oriented and humanistic modality that involves the healthy and integrated functioning of the individual, including the senses, body, emotions, and intellect. This workshop will focus on the Gestalt foundational concepts in the application of play therapy.

Objectives:

1. Participants will discuss 2 foundational concepts in Gestalt Play Therapy.
2. Participants will analyze 3 play therapy interventions in Gestalt Play Therapy.
3. Participants will describe the role of the clinician in Gestalt Play Therapy,
4. Participants will critique 2 Gestalt Play Therapy concepts in relation to other play therapy theoretical orientations.
5. Participants will discuss utilizing Gestalt Play Therapy within their own practice.
6. Participants will design 2 Gestalt Play Therapy interventions.

CS Institute is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to play therapy. APT Approved Provider number is 15-419. CS Institute maintains responsibility for the program.