Overview Using lecture, student practice sessions, instructor demonstration and teaching videotapes, this two-day course will integrate foundational child abuse theories with directive and nondirective play therapy methods to prepare play therapists to meet the unique needs of children and youth who have been physically, sexually and/or emotionally abused.
Course Category: 2024 Foundation Play Therapy days
2024 Orientation to the Learning Management System (LMS)
2024 Treating Disruptive Behaviour Problems in a Play Therapy Setting August 5-6
Overview Disruptive Behaviour disorders (DBD’s) are the most common mental health problem among children. In addition to being one of the most common disorders it is also one of the most challenging to intervene with for a variety of reasons, including the prevalence of co-morbidity and level of associated issues such as disregulation, anti-social behaviour and… Continue reading 2024 Treating Disruptive Behaviour Problems in a Play Therapy Setting August 5-6
2024 Introduction to Play Therapy May 6
Overview: This introductory course will begin with a short introduction to CAPT and the Certification Process. Following the morning break a presentation will begin on the various definitions of play therapy. The therapeutic powers of play will be presented and applied to the play therapy process. Students will also learn how to set up a… Continue reading 2024 Introduction to Play Therapy May 6
2024 Puppetry in a Play Therapy Setting August 7
Overview Puppets have been used for centuries to entertain and educate children and adults. In more recent times we have learned to use puppets to engage and heal children, youth and families through play therapy using puppets. This workshop will provide participants with the key skills and requirements to help puppets come alive and be… Continue reading 2024 Puppetry in a Play Therapy Setting August 7
2024 PT History Models Process May 7-8
Overview This two-day course will begin with a review of the major theories that constitute the frameworks for the major models of play therapy, particularly the psychoanalytic influences in the early part of the twentieth century, the person-centered work in the middle and the didactic theories that have been developed in the latter part of… Continue reading 2024 PT History Models Process May 7-8
2024 Play Therapy with Adults August 8
Overview Although Play Therapy has been recognized as an effective approach with children, few practitioners may be aware that adults can benefit from this approach too. Play Therapy assumes that clients of all ages remain child-like within their internal processes and that everyone can benefit from nonverbal self-expression. Play Therapy interventions can allow adults to… Continue reading 2024 Play Therapy with Adults August 8
2024 Ethical Practice in a Play Therapy Setting May 9
Overview: This will be an introduction into ethics and a review of ethical decision making models in a Play Therapy setting. The CACPT Code of Ethics will be a pivotal component to this workshop, observing the child-therapist relationships, play therapy case reporting, ethical considerations such as confidentiality, dual relationships in play therapy. Standards of practice… Continue reading 2024 Ethical Practice in a Play Therapy Setting May 9
2024 Group Therapy in a Play Therapy Setting August 9
Overview Group work can be challenging, but it also is extremely interesting and rewarding. Many issues have been found to be better treated through group play therapy than individually. This course will help participants strengthen their knowledge and skills in being able to run effective play therapy groups involving children and adolescents. Participants will learn… Continue reading 2024 Group Therapy in a Play Therapy Setting August 9
2024 Assessment & Treatment Planning in a Play Therapy Context May 10
Overview This workshop will outline a directive play therapy model for assessing children and families. Creative engagement and assessment activities will be presented. Participants will learn how to translate assessment information into a treatment plan, and guidelines for report writing will be discussed. Participants will receive a packet of assessment activities that they can use… Continue reading 2024 Assessment & Treatment Planning in a Play Therapy Context May 10