Description

Working with Trauma in the Play Therapy Room

*Pre-Recorded*

INSTRUCTOR: Tammy Schamuhn R.Psych., RPT-S & Morgan Bissegger, R.Psych., RPT

Trauma is one of the most common reasons children are referred to counselling, and one of the areas where clinicians are the least versed in appropriate interventions.  This workshop will define the various types of trauma, while providing an overview of trauma symptoms, including traumatic play. Clinicians will learn about the central role of evaluating the symptoms of trauma experienced by preschool, school-aged, and adolescents using a variety of play-based measures. Clinicians will also explore developmentally appropriate treatments and interventions Attendees will also learn how to implement a variety of developmentally appropriate strategies and interventions  for children and teens, that incorporate both directive and non-directive play therapy processes.

OBJECTIVES:

• Explain the impact of trauma on he neurological development of children and how it impacts the attachment system
• Describe characteristics of trauma reactions and symptoms across the developmental life span
• Compile play-based non-standardized trauma assessment approaches
• Assess the stage of treatment in order to apply the most effective interventions.
• Discuss the many roles of play and different types of play associated with trauma play in children and adolescents.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This training is aimed at introducing mental health professionals to the field of play therapy. Participants will explore the basic theoretical and ethical foundations of play therapy, and will gain practical skills and strategies to work with children in order to begin integrating this modality into their clinical practice.

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

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT APPROVAL:

Association for Play Therapy: 12.0 non-contact hours (APT Provider #21-634)
APT recognizes this course as meeting the requirements for contact training hours towards* their national certification process to become a Registered Play Therapist

ELIGIBLE FOR CCPA Continuing Education Credits (CECs):

Members need to ensure the following:

Since you no longer submit credits automatically, you must maintain a “Professional Activity Record.” If selected for an audit, you must provide proof for each course that includes:

• Official Certificate of Completion: Must be issued by the provider.
• Proof of Instructional Hours: The certificate or course syllabus must clearly state the total hours of formal instruction.
• Source Signature: Certificates must be signed by the leader, speaker, or sponsor. Your own signature is not considered valid proof of attendance.
• Course Description: Keep a copy of the course description or learning objectives to prove relevance to the counselling profession.

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. 

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:

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