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

Please click on the lesson below to view the pre-recorded video, take the quiz, and print your certificate for CE Credit.

 

Course Content