CE Hours 6

3 Play Therapy Historically Significant Theory Hours

3 Play Therapy Skills and Methods Hours

About this live event

(Part 1 of 3) This continuing education event teaches participants the basic theory and skills of Child-Centered Play Therapy. Participants will learn about the be with attitude and the specific non-directive skills for tracking play behavior and facilitating relationship building within a therapeutic playroom. Participants will observe demonstrations, engage in live practice, and receive coaching of the specific child-centered play therapy skills. Completion of a Post-test and Evaluation is required for participants to receive CE credit.

Learning Objectives

• 1. Recite the theoretical tenets of child-centered play therapy.

• 2. Discuss the history and theoretical roots of child centered play therapy.

• 3. Identify practice skills and interventions unique to child centered play therapy.

• 4. Describe how child centered play therapists access therapeutic powers of play.

• 5. Explain the use and application of tracking skills in administration of child-centered play therapy.

• 6. Assess when child centered play therapy is an effective intervention for a client.

Learning Levels

• All Levels

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Agenda

9:00 – 10:30 am – Theory of Child-Centered Play Therapy 
10:30 – 12:00 pm – Therapeutic Conditions of Growth
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch Break 
1:00 – 2:30 pm – Child-Centered Play Therapy Skills
2:30– 4:00 pm – Child-Centered Play Therapy Skills Practice
4:00 pm - Wrap-up, Review, Evaluation, & Post-Test

Location

United Way Houston (50 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77007)