Integrative Play Therapy Theory & Practice (IN-PERSON)
CE Hours 62 Play Therapy Historically Significant Theory Hours2 Play Therapy Skills and Methods Hours2 Play Therapy Special Topics Hours
About this live event
This continuing education event teaches participants a theoretical framework for integrating different Play Therapy theories and skills into a coherent practice approach. Presentation also reviews termination guidelines, skills, and approaches from an integrative theoretical Play Therapy perspective. Participants will review core Play Therapy theories and use self-reflection skills to monitor treatment progress and adjust orientation as necessary to achieve 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. Differentiate and Review core Play Therapy theories.
2. Apply Integrative Play Therapy theory to conceptualize clients.
3. Discuss strategies for integrating Play Therapy theories and approaches into treatment with intention.
4. Identify signs that a change of Play Therapy approach or treatment approach may be warranted or necessary.
5. Plan for how to change theoretical direction with coherent rationale to achieve child treatment goals.
6. Discuss termination process and techniques for effective terminations.
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 – Integrative Play Therapy Approaches
10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Integrative Play Therapy Process
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Case Presentation and Discussion
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Termination & Play Therapist Identity Development
4:00 pm - Wrap-up, Review, Evaluation, & Post-Test
Live event Instructor(s)
Steven L. Parks, LCSW-S, MBA, RPT-S
Executive Director, A Time for Play | Play Therapy Training Series
Steven L. Parks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Supervisor and serves in the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work as a full-time clinical Senior Lecturing Faculty professor. Steven is a Registered Play Therapist & Supervisor (RPT-S) and the Executive Director of the A Time for Play nonprofit organization based in Houston, TX. He also maintains a private practice in Sugar Land, Texas and specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma symptoms, depression, anxiety, and externalizing behaviors. Steven has a Bachelor’s of Arts degree of Psychology from Texas Tech University, a Master’s of Business Administration degree from University of Houston Bauer College of Business, and a Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Steven volunteers regularly with the National Association of Social Workers Texas (NASWTx), and serves as the Board Chair of Tony's Place, a local LGBTQ+ Community Organization.
Disclosure
This Continuing Education event is acceptable for the purposes of license renewal for Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in the state of Texas by fully complying with Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council guidelines and Texas Administrative Code RULE §781.501, RULE §681.142, & RULE §801.261 Professionals with license outside of the State of Texas should check with their licensing board if CE credit hours will be accepted. The mission of A Time for Play is to promote access to effective mental health services within the community, primarily by educating mental health professionals on the theories, benefits, techniques, and skills of Play Therapy and ethical clinical practice. A Time for Play delivers mental health training services to local, state, national, and international audiences. The nonprofit expands access by providing continuing education workshops in-person, virtually, by request, and on-demand. A Time for Play is actively diversifying the profession of Play Therapy and expanding access to Play Therapy services through scholarship opportunities.