Innovative Healing Play Therapy Techniques in VA 

Description: 

Treating children who present with challenging behaviors can be difficult and frustrating for clinicians. At times, clinicians merely react to behaviors and minimize the underlying problems. This training will include child-centered approaches that will enable therapists to truly meet clients where they are. Participants will learn ways of using therapeutic games and other play therapy techniques for working with children who meet the criteria for ADHD, ODD, and childhood depression. Participants will also be introduced to the PATH method of solution-focused treatment planning that enables clients to become more fully engaged in their own goal setting and to become more active participant in their own healing.

Objectives:

• Describe relevant historical perspectives of play therapy.
• Identify the stages of play therapy and specific interventions. 
• Identify core conflicts that contribute to the emergence of problem behaviors in play therapy.
• Describe practical strategies to engage clients in the treatment planning process.
• Demonstrate how to apply effective, efficient and developmentally appropriate play therapy interventions specific to ADHD, ODD and childhood depression.
• Discuss the application of art and play therapy in assisting clients to express feelings

 

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.

Cost: 

• EARLY BIRD (until October 7, 2017): $150.00
• LATE REGISTRATION (October 8 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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