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Workshop Description:
This workshop will focus on the perceptual world of the child, the dynamic elements of the relationship that facilitate the play therapy process, structuring the relationship in the playroom, "reading" themes in children's play, the four healing messages needed by a child who is hurting, helping children develop self-control and self-responsibility, the ACT model of therapeutic limit setting, the language of facilitating change in children, guidelines for selecting appropriate toys and materials and a conceptual model of the process of change in play therapy.
Workshop activities will center around spontaneous demonstrations by Dr. Landreth dealing with specific problems in the play therapy experience, critique of video tape of Dr. Landreth's play therapy sessions and the art expressions of Ryan, a child who was dying.
Objectives:
- Identify four healing messages needed by children.
- Describe the three steps in therapeutic limit setting
- Describe three characteristics of reflective responding in play therapy
- Identify basic toys needed in play therapy
Presenter: Garry Landreth, LPC, RPT-S
Dr. Landreth is internationally recognized for his writings and work in promoting the development of child-centered play therapy, is a Regents Professor in the Department of Counseling and founder of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas. Dr. Landreth is a frequent speaker at play therapy conferences around the world. His more than 150 journal articles, books and DVDs include the recent 3rd edition of his award winning book Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship, which has been translated into several languages. Dr. Landreth's other recent books are Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): A 10-session Filial Therapy Model and an accompanying Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) Treatment Manual. His CPRT Model received the Parent Education Best Practices Award. Dr. Landreth is Director Emeritus of the Association of Play Therapy (APT) and received the APT Lifetime Achievement Award and APT Research Award. Dr. Landreth has recently been appointed Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of Roehampton in England.
Books and tapes authored by Dr. Landreth will be on sale. Play Therapy kits & other items will be on sale by CBPS.
Cost:
Early Bird Special $350.00 if registered by October 1st. After October 1st cost is $385.00
Full-time college students: $250.00 if registered by October 1st. After October 1st cost is $385.00
Three or more who register at the same time from the same facility will obtain 10% off.
**Cost includes course materials, and 12 CEUs.
Suggested Hotel Accommodations: LaQuinta Inn Brooklyn Downtown in Brooklyn, NY
This hotel is 3.2 miles away from Brooklyn College
Single: $139.00 plus tax/ night
Double: $149.00 plus tax/ night
Book your room today! 718-832-4747
*There are many other hotels in the area.
Parking on campus is very limited. We suggest you use public transportation to Brooklyn College.
REGISTER NOW, SPACE IS LIMITED!!
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