CE Hours 6

3 Play Therapy Historically Significant Theory Hours

3 Play Therapy Skills and Methods Hours

About this live event

(Part 1 of 2) This continuing education event teaches participants the theory, skills, and methods of Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy and specifically focuses on behavioral interventions. Participants will learn methods for developmental assessment and selection of appropriate Play Therapy behavioral interventions to target treatment goals. 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 Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy.

2. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy methods and skills.

3. Utilize behavioral Play Therapy interventions to target treatment goals.

4. Apply behavioral Play Therapy interventions to practice through discussion of case examples.

5. Differentiate between traditional verbal Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive-behavioral Play Therapy which utilizes the therapeutic powers of play.

6. Assess when behavioral interventions form Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy may be an effective intervention for treatment.

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 Behavioral Play Therapy
10:30 – 12:00 pm – Behavioral Play Therapy methods and processes
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:30 pm – Behavioral Play Therapy Skills and Interventions
2:30– 4:00 pm – Behavioral Play Therapy Skills and Interventions Practice
4:00 pm - Wrap-up, Review, Evaluation, & Post-Test

Location

Live Zoom