Creative Play Therapy Techniques for Topics
Trainer
Jacqueline George, MSSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Description
Sometimes therapists are unsure of how to approach certain topics in a playful manner. This workshop begins with a look at the importance of play for children, as well as the therapeutic powers of play. Focus then centers on directive play therapy techniques that address eleven life issues, thus equipping therapists to more fully meet their client’s needs. These eleven areas are addressed with a total of 19 directive techniques and workshop participants will engage in many of the play therapy activities presented throughout the day.
This training is funded in part by a competitive grant awarded through the PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
• Identify eleven reasons play is vital to children
• List seven therapeutic powers of play
• Engage in new play therapy activities to use with children ages preschool through high school
• Increase their ability to playfully help children address 11 life issues in therapy sessions
Training Schedule
8:30 AM - Registration opens
9 AM - Presentation begins with J. George
10:30 AM - Break
10:40 AM - Presentation with J. George
11:50 AM - Break
12:00 PM - Presentation with J. George
1:00 PM - Closing
Credits Available
4.00 APA CE Credits For Psychologists, Social Workers or Professional Counselors
(See Additional Credit Details)
Training Location
PCS Training Center
203 North 5th Street
Lebanon, PA 17046
Cancellations: PCS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any training at any time (in which case you will have the option to receive a full refund or attend on the rescheduled date).
Refunds: Participants may cancel their registration(s) at any time prior to the training date. A 10% cancellation fee will be deducted from the original registration fee, and the remainder will be refunded. No refund will be provided if the cancellation occurs within two weeks of the training date.
- PCS is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PCS maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- People who attend PCS trainings in their entirety may receive CE credits for psychologists/LPC/ LSW/LCSW/ LMFT or general training credits, including CAC/DDAP. For other licenses, please consult with your respective licensing board.
- Following each training, participants who have attended the training in its entirety will receive a PCS Training Feedback form via email.
- After receipt of the completed form, PCS will issue a certificate via email indicating the CE credits that have been obtained.