Therapeutic Use of Games in Directive Play Therapy - Beginner in MD
Description:
In this engaging and interactive training, participants will gain a greater knowledge of how to choose appropriate games and engage clients in ways that work towards achieving their therapeutic goals. Participants will learn how games can be used to assess behavior, determine whether games are appropriate for the individual child’s treatment, and learn how to make a game more than just a game—but a therapeutic experience. Additionally, participants will learn a large array of therapeutic benefits of games and a variety of new games to incorporate into their practice. The training will demonstrate how to use specific games for children with different common diagnoses as well as incorporate the family.
Objectives:
- List 5 therapeutic benefits of games in play therapy
- Identify specific games that can be used for ADHD and impulse control
- Describe how to interact with clients therapeutically while playing games in play therapy
- Demonstrate how to engage families in play therapy sessions using game play
- Identify methods for documenting use of games in play therapy
- Demonstrate use of games through play therapy role play activities
Presenter:
Batsheva Hartstein, LCSW-C , RPT
Batsheva attended University of Maryland School of Social Work and completed her MSW in 2014. She worked for Catholic Charities Villa Maria for two and half years working in an outpatient clinic and Baltimore public city and county schools doing individual, family, and group therapy as well as providing interventions and support to the schools. When Beth completed her LCSW-C in 2017 she began working at Recovery Counseling Center where she currently works doing outpatient therapy. Beth is currently completing her RPT credentials with a goal of focusing primarily on working with children using play therapy.
Cost:
- EARLY BIRD (until April 21, 2017): $150.00
- LATE REGISTRATION (April 22 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.