Technological Advances & Considerations in Play Therapy in MD 

Description:   This training is intended to generate general understandings and discussions about the innovative, and at times controversial, world of technology.  Child’s play has transformed in the past decade due to a sociocultural shift towards technology.  It is important as child mental health professionals to understand how these changes impact child clients’ lives and play therapy treatment, regardless if clinicians decide to integrate innovative techniques in the playroom. Participants will have the ability to engage in active discussions and experiential learning with technological interventions. Additionally, participants are encouraged to bring a tablet, laptop, and/or smartphone for technology and play therapy exploration. 

Objectives:

1. Describe the new age world of technology for children and how this influences play therapy.
2. Discuss research findings relative to positive impacts of technology on child’s play and incorporation in play therapy sessions.
3. Demonstrate various innovative technological interventions applicable for the playroom.
4. Identify the current standards and ethics to consider when incorporating technology in play therapy.
5. Discuss research findings relative to negative impacts of technology on child’s play and incorporation in play therapy sessions.
6. Discuss ways to communicate benefits of the use of technology in play therapy to parents

 

Presenter:  Rachel Altvater, Psy.D., LCPC, RPT

Rachel Altvater is a Clinical Psy.D. graduate from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C. Campus.  Dr. Altvater completed her doctoral dissertation research on technology and play therapy.  She is presently a Resident in Psychology at The Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education in Fairfax, VA and a Psychology Associate at The Wake Kendall Group in Washington, D.C.  Dr. Altvater is licensed in Maryland as a clinical professional counselor, nationally registered as a play therapist through the Association for Play Therapy, and nationally certified as a clinical trauma professional through the International Association of Trauma Professionals.

Cost: 

• EARLY BIRD (until October 13, 2017): $150.00
• LATE REGISTRATION (October 14 and after): $175.00

 

ADA Accommodations: Please let us know at least three weeks in advance of ADA needs.

Cancellation Policy: Written cancellation must be received in our office at least ten working days prior to the training. A $25.00 processing fee will be deducted from your refund. Otherwise, a voucher will be given. If you do not notify us a minimum of ten business days prior to the training of your intent to cancel, you will not receive a refund or credit.  

Continuing Education:  

Social Workers/Psychologists/MFCCs/Play Therapists CE Hours: 6

NBCC: 6 Clock Hours/0.6 CEUs

CBPS is approved by the District of Columbia and the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category I continuing education programs; CBPS is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. CBPS solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Provider #5763; approved by the National Association of School Psychologists, approval #1067; approved by the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California to offer CEUs for MFCCs and LCSWs. Approval #PCE 1466. APT Approved Provider 97-034. CBPS is recognized by SED’s State Board for Social Work, provider #0122 and Mental Health Counselors, provider #MHC-0009 in New York. CBPS maintains responsibility for this training.

 

 

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