Use of Expressive Arts in Play Therapy in VA 

 

Description: 

Activities such as drawing, creative movement, drumming and play allow children, and adults to express their thoughts, and emotions in a way that is different than traditional talk therapy.  More specifically, expressive arts uses art media, images and the creative process permitting individuals with the therapeutic means of resolving conflict. The use of play therapy will be explained and demonstrated through the use of the creative arts. Come prepared for interactive play therapy and fun activities. 

 Objectives:

• State benefits and use of expressive art and play therapy.
• Discuss the history, theory and practice of expressive arts.
• Demonstrate how to utilize art and play therapy efficiently for children experiencing anxiety, grief, depression and low self-esteem.
• Demonstrate at least 12 expressive art and play therapy techniques to assist clients with emotional expression.

Presenter: Nikole Jiggetts, LCSW, RPT-S, CTS 

Nikole Jiggetts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and Certified Trauma Specialist. She is a graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. Nikole has been working with children, adolescents and their families for over 13 years. She is passionate about providing individuals with the opportunity to work through their difficulties and begin to start feeling better about their lives. Nikole has published Innovative Healing Techniques for Children and Adolescents, geared toward clinicians working with youth. She also has an intervention published in Creative Family Therapy Techniques: Play, Art, and Expressive Activities to Engage Children in Family Sessions, Edited by highly acclaimed author Liana Lowenstein.

Cost: 

• EARLY BIRD (until October 6, 2017): $150.00
• LATE REGISTRATION (October 7 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.  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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