Vicarious Trauma and Self Care In A Play Therapy Environment

Training Date: August 13, 2026

Classes start at 9 am and finish at 3:30pm.

Overview:

This course will provide an overview of Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Resiliency during the practice of play therapy. The importance of self-care in applying various play therapy models and care will be highlighted and participants will explore creative modalities for developing an individual self-care program.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Articulate the importance of self-care while practicing play therapy
2. Describe and understand Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, and Resiliency
3. Identify the impact of the pandemic on Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, and Resiliency
4. Articulate why boundaries with clients during the practice of play therapy are important 5) Develop creative modalities for an individual self-care program

Course Instructor: Anna Raworth