LIVE WEBINAR Play Therapy Training | Friday, April 12th, 2024 from 11am – 2:15pm
When you work with children, you also work with their families since children are one part of a larger system. They don’t exist alone in a vacuum. Children can’t be their own agents of change because they need the adults in their life to facilitate change. Decades of research demonstrate that children are more resilient when they have strong positive attachment relationships. When the whole family (or even parts of the family) are present in sessions, you can observe how family relationships influence your clients’ problems. You can also observe how family members adjust to your clients’ problems.
Attachment-Focused Family Play Therapy uses the theory and research of neuroscience, attachment theory, and family therapy combined with the therapeutic powers of play. This model empowers children and their families to transform and build resiliency. Attachment-Focused Family Play Therapy allows you to identify family relationship and parenting problem areas and strengths using cultural humility. This includes the role of siblings in the change process. You don’t need to rely on self-report because you’ll see the dynamics right in front of you.
In this workshop, you’ll learn an attachment-based family play therapy framework based on neuroscience and attachment theory to help your clients overcome their mental health challenges. Since parents are critical for the change process, you’ll learn the role of co-regulation. You’ll also learn culturally relevant ways to teach attachment-based parenting skills to parents. This workshop will walk you through each phase of treatment and how to choose play therapy interventions.
Presenter: Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S
**IN PERSON** Play Therapy Training | Friday, May 17th, 2024 from 9am – 12:15pm
While there is TONS of research on working with step-families or blended families, many mental health programs fail to address the complexity of working with these types of families which differ significantly than nuclear families.
30% of children will live in step or blended families before reaching adulthood so it’s likely that clinicians will encounter a step or blended family during their career. This training aims to give clinicians the basic understanding of typical step/blended family dynamics, how to apply this psychoeducation in therapy sessions, and how to help families start their restructuring process – all while looking at these steps through a play therapy lens.
This training will pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Theraplay ®, and Expressive Art Therapies. Clinicians will gain directive play therapy-based activities that they can immediately implement with their clients.
Presenter: Paige Frasso, LMFT
Virtual Play Therapy Training | Friday, June 14th, 2024 from 9am – 12:15pm
This workshop is designed for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their skills in play therapy when working with resistant parents and children.
Resistance can present unique challenges in therapeutic settings, hindering progress and communication. Through a combination of theoretical exploration, experiential activities, and case studies, participants will gain practical tools to break through resistance and create meaningful connections with their clients.
Participants will delve into the nuances of play therapy, exploring how to tailor interventions to the unique needs of resistant clients.
The workshop will provide a safe space for learning and experimentation, allowing attendees to practice and refine their skills in a supportive environment. Cultural competence and collaborative approaches with parents will be emphasized, ensuring that participants leave with practical skills to apply in their own practice.
Objectives:
- Participants will identify common signs and manifestations of resistance in the therapeutic process.
- Participants will develop strategies for establishing and strengthening therapeutic alliances with resistant parents and children through play.
- Participants will explore a variety of creative and play therapy interventions designed to engage resistant parents and children in the therapeutic process.
- Participants will develop strategies for involving resistant parents in the therapeutic journey of their children.
- Participants will address cultural considerations and diversity in the context of play therapy with resistant clients.
Presenter: Kristian Owens, LCSW-C, RPT, Reiki Master
Crossroads Family Counseling Center is a proud supporter of The Heart Leaf Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to improve access to high quality play therapy mental health services for children and families through low-cost services and professional education.
All proceeds from Training are donated to The Heart Leaf Center
Crossroads Family Counseling Center is proud to be an approved provider by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to play therapy. CFCC maintains responsibility for the program. APT Approved Provider 13-360.