Welcome to Becoming an External Regulator for Trauma Integration in Play Therapy!

This 3-hour video course explores the need for a therapist to act as the external regulator supporting the child to move toward the intensity they are experiencing, allowing for integration.

Becoming an External Regulator for Trauma Integration in Play Therapy Course Objectives:

  • Discuss what it means to become a client’s external regulator for trauma integration
  • Define what regulation is and how this understanding impacts the play therapist’s ability to co-regulate during intense play
  • Identify 2 things a play therapist can do to develop their capacity to become an external regulator

Handouts:

Nervous System Handout
Becoming an External Regulator Key Points Handout
Becoming an External Regulator for Trauma Integration Presentation Slides
Setting Boundaries in Play Therapy


Course Agreements:

By participating in this course, you are agreeing to abide by guidelines of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Course Agreements, effective September 8, 2023.

We encourage you to review the document thoroughly and contact info@synergeticplaytherapy.com with any questions!


Please click on the lesson below to view the pre-recorded video, take the quiz, and print your certificate for CE Credit. You will also be asked to complete a course Feedback Questionnaire about your experience!