My Favorite Play Therapy Techniques & Effective Use of Puppets in Play Therapy in NY 

MORNING SESSION:  Workshop Description (My Favorite Play Therapy Techniques):

This workshop will begin with a brief description of the difference between Non-Directive and Directive Play Therapy, and move right into at least five (5) Directive play therapy techniques that can be implemented immediately with children and adolescents, and even adult clients. Come prepared for an information rich and interactive session! Additionally, you will learn how to become a Registered Play Therapist through the Association for Play Therapy in California.

Objectives:

1. Differentiate between Non-Directive and Directive Play Therapy.

2. Demonstrate and practice at least five (5) Directive Play Therapy Techniques.

3. Discuss the application of Play Therapy Techniques to client cases. 

 

AFTERNOON SESSION:  Workshop Description (Effective Use of Puppets in Play Therapy):

The use of puppets in play therapy can create an alternative form of communication for children and families. Rich in symbolism and verbal metaphors, puppets are an engaging tool. Using puppets in therapy has many benefits for children and adolescents struggling with social skills, low self-esteem, family separation, poor impulse control and anxiety and can be used in a variety of settings such as hospitals, outpatient & inpatient agencies, schools, private practice and home visits too. Puppets offer a way to create a visualization of the thinking process which helps the play therapist gain new insights about their clients. Thus using puppets, is another powerful medium to add to your tool-belt of play therapy techniques! Participants will have an opportunity to practice play therapy puppetry skills while enjoying the creative process of making their own puppets.

Objectives:

1. Describe the process of facilitating puppet use in play therapy sessions with individuals, groups and families

2. Identify the theoretical underpinnings of play therapy tenants including attachment

3. Construct assessment questions for processing future sessions with clients

4. Identify benefits, and challenges of using puppets

 

Presenter:

Cheryl Hurst, LCSW-R, RPT-S

Ms. Cheryl Hurst is a New York State Social Worker, Play Therapist Supervisor and a Sandplay therapist. She began her career working to prevent the entry and reentry of children impacted by domestic violence into the New York City foster care system. She has Co facilitated Abusive Partner Intervention groups for 13 years. Ms. Hurst is a dedicated play therapist who believes families only get stronger with opportunities to connect with each other through play. Cheryl has contributed to her field by training her fellow mental health providers, case planners and for 9 years, MSW candidates, in play therapy.

 

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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:  

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

NBCC Clock Hours: 6

CBPS is approved by 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, LLC is recognized by NY SED’s State Board for Social Work, provider #0122 and Mental Health Counselors, provider #MHC-0009, and Licensed Marriage & Family Theraposts, provider #MFT-0008. CBPS maintains responsibility for this training.

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