Friday, May 1, 2015
9:00 am - 4:00 PM
Hyatt Morristown
Presenter: Colleen Daly Martinez, PhD, LCSW, RPT-S
Play is the language of the child. Attempting to assess and treat children in a primary talk therapy modality can be difficult for the client and the clinician. Play therapy is growing in popularity in the mental health professions, and is recognized as an effective means of addressing many developmental and psychological issues of children and adolescents. In this workshop, play and art techniques for assessment, intervention, and termination in individual, group and family therapy will be presented experientially, as well as through discussion and case presentation. The presenter will discuss what the most basic play therapy materials needed are and provide cost-effective strategies for making or obtaining the basic tools. Participants will leave the workshop prepared with the information, enthusiasm, and confidence to start using play techniques immediately.
Goals
- Participants will be introduced play therapy in an accessible manner
- Participants will use play therapy techniques in their clinical work
Participants will…
- Be able to explain the rationale for using play in clinical assessment and intervention
- Know the basic equipment and supplies necessary to conduct play therapy
- Engage in play therapy activities
- Be able to use at least five play therapy techniques in assessment and intervention
- Have information on how to obtain play therapy equipment and supplies
- Have information on how to obtain more play therapy information and training
About Our Presenter:
Dr. Colleen Daly Martinez PhD, LCSW, RPT-S, is a licensed clinical social worker and a registered play therapist supervisor. She provides supervision and consultation to individuals and agencies, particularly regarding interventions with children. She provides school based play therapy to preschoolers in special education, and is also a part time lecturer at Rutgers University in their MSW program. Colleen's clinical expertise is in working with children who have been traumatized, and her additional areas of interest include attachment, sensory issues, and education policy.
Registration Rates
AAMFT Member: $140
Non Member: $155
Retiree: $85
Student: $65
NJAMFT Board Member (Active): $45
Registration Includes: Continental Breakfast, Lunch and CEU Certificate (6)
