Description

Introduction to Play Therapy Fundamentals

*Pre-Recorded*

INSTRUCTORS: Tammy Schamuhn, R. Psych RPT-S & Tania Johnson, R.Psych, RPT

Play is to the child what talk is to the adult. Play therapy is a medium for expressing feelings, exploring relationships, describing experiences, disclosing wishes, and self-fulfillment. Children express themselves and their needs, relive their past, and connect with others through play. The use of toys enables children to transfer anxieties, fears, fantasies, and guilt to objects rather than people. In the process, children are safe from their own feelings and reactions because play enables children to distance themselves from traumatic events and experiences.

Play therapy is an evidence-based approach to help children with social or emotional deficits learn to communicate better, express underlying feelings they may be struggling with, change their behaviour, develop problem-solving skills, and relate to others in positive ways.

It is appropriate for children undergoing or witnessing stressful events in their lives, those struggling with academic and social problems, learning disabilities, behavioural disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or anger; as well as those with attention deficit disorders, or who are on the autism spectrum.

Join Tammy Schamuhn as she guides participants through exploring the basic theoretical and ethical foundations of play therapy, and gain practical skills and strategies to work with children in order to begin integrating this modality into their clinical practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Describe the role of the play therapist.
2. Identify several fundamental play therapy theories.
3. Assess ethical considerations related to the practice of play therapy.
4. Identify the stages of play and trajectory of play therapy.
5. Identify a variety of play therapy techniques.
6. Analyze a variety of play therapy modalities (e.g., sandplay, art, puppet play, animal-assisted interventions).
7. List the components of a rich and diverse play therapy room.
8. Describe how to set limits and handle the unexpected in the play therapy room.

VENUE:

Online via Learning Portal on Institute of Child Psychology website.

DELIVERY FORMAT:

Pre-Recorded / Self-Paced Online Home Study

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:

Participants require a reliable internet connection and an internet-enabled device capable of accessing the online learning platform and streaming video content.

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Participants who require an accommodation to access or participate in this program may contact support@instituteofchildpsychology.com. We will work with participants to provide reasonable accommodations whenever possible.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This program is intended for mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health field. Participants are responsible for confirming that the program meets the continuing education and credentialing requirements of their applicable professional or regulatory body.

This training is ideal for professionals who work with children, including:

• Psychologists and therapists

• Counsellors and social workers

• School-based mental health professionals

• Occupational therapists

• Play therapists in training

• Anyone supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT APPROVAL:

Association for Play Therapy: 10.0 non-contact hours (APT Provider #21-634)

The Institute of Child Psychology is an APT Approved Provider #21-634. This training provides 10.0 APT Non-Contact Continuing Education Hours. Participants must complete the training requirements and successfully complete the post-test to receive an APT certificate of attendance.

This is a certified course through the Association for Play Therapy (APT) and the Institute of Child Psychology is an approved provider with APT; only registrants who are mental health professionals or graduate students in the mental health field should be taking this course.

APT Only accepts professionals in the field of mental health as eligible to continue with their certification towards becoming a play therapist. It is the participants responsibility to ensure they are eligible: https://a4pt.site-ym.com/page/CredentialsHomepage

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Handouts for your review, and an electronic certificate outlining APT non-contact hours will be granted after the training and the final quiz is successfully completed. Final quiz must have a minimum passing park of 75% in order to be considered a passing grade. 

PROVIDER CONTACT INFORMATION:

Institute of Child Psychology
4810 50th Ave Ste 100, Leduc, AB T9E 1A1
support@instituteofchildpsychology.com
instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:

Refunds are NOT permitted for this course. All purchases/courses are FINAL SALE.