This seminar unravels the essential concepts and practices of play therapy, equipping clinicians with the tools to effectively support children in a therapeutic setting. Participants will develop the skills to identify implicit biases in themselves and others, while cultivating cultural humility to foster more inclusive, equitable and respectful interactions in professional and personal settings.
Participants will review the stages of play therapy and the specific interventions most effective for each stage as well as the treatment planning process, providing practical strategies to foster collaboration and buy-in.
Objectives Participants will be able to:
Discuss the fundamentals of play therapy and the therapeutic powers of play.
Identify the stages of play therapy and specific interventions.
Discuss implicit bias and practice cultural humility in diverse settings.
Describe practical play strategies to engage clients in assessment and treatment planning process.
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