Overview: This one day course explores current theories and research on brain development with a focus on common presenting problems encountered by play therapists, such as attachment problems, neglect and trauma exposure. This course will investigate the influence of “play” on the brain and consequently the “healing of children” within all models of play therapy. This overview of the… Continue reading Brain Research & Child Dev. For Play Therapists June 16th
Course Category: Miscellaneous
Sandtray Therapy – June 14-15
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 Sandtray Therapy – June 14-15
Treating Trauma June 18th
Overview This workshop provides an overview of treatment for traumatized children and adolescents. It includes an indepth exploration of at the various types of play that traumatized children engage in, trans-theoretical stages of trauma therapy and at exposure; one of the essential elements of trauma therapy. It will highlight evidence based models such trauma-focused cognitive… Continue reading Treating Trauma June 18th
2021 Family Play Therapy May 14
Overview Family play therapy has been growing in the use as clinicians discover that play can be universally used with all ages. Through family therapy, the power of the system is able to be harnessed along with the power of play to create an amazing process of learning and change. This course will help lay… Continue reading 2021 Family Play Therapy May 14
2021 Non-Directive Play Therapy and Filial Therapy May 11-12
Overview Non-Directive Play Therapy is the most prominent model of play therapy. Child-centered play therapy was developed by Virginia Axline based on the principles Client-Centered Therapy by Carl Rogers. Its premise is that if a therapist creates a safe therapeutic environment a child will initiate the therapeutic work they need to do to resolve presenting… Continue reading 2021 Non-Directive Play Therapy and Filial Therapy May 11-12
Theraplay as a PT model 2021 May 13
Overview: Theraplay is a dynamic and effective short-term approach to treating children’s emotional, social and behavioural problems. Based on the intimacy and physical interplay that characterize normal relationships between parent and child, Theraplay as a play therapy technique uses structured play to enhance healthy attachment, selfregulation and to promote the child’s self-esteem, competence and trust… Continue reading Theraplay as a PT model 2021 May 13
2021 Attachment Theory and Therapy in a PT Setting May 10
Overview: Attachment theory and practice within the play therapy models is pivotal and integral to the healing of children with developmental trauma. This course will review attachment theory and introduce students to effective models for treating children with developmental trauma through play therapy and attachment focused therapy, including: Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Theraplay Circle of Security… Continue reading 2021 Attachment Theory and Therapy in a PT Setting May 10
2021 Ethical Practice in Play Therapy May 6
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 2021 Ethical Practice in Play Therapy May 6
2020-2021 Relational Therapeutic Play Capstone Course
This is the final course in the Relational Therapeutic Play Certificate. It is the course where participants are able to create a final deliverable that represents what has been the most meaningful topic covered for them.