Post-Traumatic Play Therapy with Victims of Natural Disaster (IN-PERSON)
CE Hours 6
6 Play Therapy Special Topics Hours
About this live event
This continuing education event defines Post-traumatic Play in the context of survivors of natural disasters. Presentation teaches participants common neurobiological, behavioral, and developmental impacts of exposure to trauma via natural disasters. Participants will learn methods and skills for assessing, identifying, and treating trauma using an integrative Play Therapy approach. Presentation will also review concepts of vicarious trauma and engage participants in developing a resiliency and trauma stewardship plan. 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. Describe the neurobiological and behavioral impacts of trauma on health and development.
2. Identify the neurobiological benefits and effectives of Play Therapy as a treatment for trauma symptoms and disorders.
3. Differentiate developmentally appropriate play from trauma play and therapeutic play.
4. Practice trauma-focused Play Therapy skills and interventions for children that have been exposed to trauma from natural disasters.
5. Describe strategies for communicating with parents about trauma themes and play.
6. Assess when an integrative trauma-informed Play Therapy will be effective in meeting client needs.
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 – Neurobiological and behavioral impacts of trauma
10:30 am – 12:00 pm – SECURE lens of Play Therapy for treatment of trauma
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Play Therapy interventions for natural disaster related trauma
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Play Therapy interventions for natural disaster related trauma
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.