CE Hours 6

3 Play Therapy Historically Significant Theory Hours

3 Play Therapy Skills and Methods Hours

About this live event

This continuing education event introduces participants the theory, skills, and methods of Gestalt Play Therapy. Participants will learn about the Gestalt style of assessment and conceptualization of psychopathology. Participants will learn and practice Gestalt Play Therapy skills including use of expressive arts, creative arts, and crafts.  Participants will learn therapeutic processing skills used in Gestalt Play Therapy to facilitate psychological integration and healing. Participants will learn through lecture, video demonstration, interactive practice, case review, and large group discussion. Completion of a Post-test and Evaluation is required for participants to receive CE credit.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the core theoretical concepts of Gestalt Play Therapy.

2. Discuss the use of self-expression as a tool to facilitate psychological integration.

3. Demonstrate ability to practice key Gestalt Play Therapy skills and interventions such as expressive art and craft activities.

4. Describe how Gestalt Play Therapists activate the therapeutic powers of play to resolve intrapsychic and interpersonal conflict.

5. Assess when Gestalt Play therapy may be an effective intervention for treatment.

6. Conceptualize Play Therapy cases from a Gestalt Play Therapy framework.

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 am – 10:30 am – Theory of Gestalt Therapy
10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Theory of Gestalt Play Therapy
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Skills of Gestalt Play Therapy
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Gestalt Play Therapy Skills Practice
4:00 pm - Wrap-up, Review, Evaluation, & Post-Test

Location

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