A One-Day Virtual Summit Empowering Therapists While Supporting Play Therapy Training Scholarships – JOIN US LIVE OR REGISTER FOR THE 7-DAY HOME STUDY OPTION!
“Play It Forward” is how therapists maximize their impact for clients, for themselves, and for their community of therapists around the world. Led by mental health professionals for mental health professionals, this educational summit offers online workshops on a variety of distinct topics by leaders in their fields and specialties. And, it provides another unique benefit: making professional development available to all clinicians!
Hosted by the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute (SPTI), the Play It Forward Virtual Summit supports the Synergetic Play Therapy Foundation in offering scholarships for mental health professionals in need of financial assistance for training and education. Summit presenters donated their time and expertise as a vehicle for fundraising for our global community of therapists. *All proceeds from this virtual summit will be donated to the Synergetic Play Therapy Foundation to fund play therapy scholarships!
The content of each course is diverse, yet there is one common vision – a future where play therapy education and training are more widely accessible and attainable for clinicians in need! Join us and invest in your professional growth while supporting this broader goal!
You have the option to join this virtual summit for the Morning Session, the Afternoon Session, or for the Full Day of learning! Each “session” contains two courses on separate topics. (See the topic descriptions below to select the session(s) that most interests you!)
Morning Session (Two Courses):
Course #1 – Understanding the Intersection of Reflections and Reflective Functioning in Sandtray Therapy
Presented by Marshall Lyles, LPC, LMFT-S, RPT-S
Sandtray therapy prominently features the art of reflecting. In fact, it may be the therapy skill most associated with the craft. However, we can become so accustomed to the language of reflecting that we can lose contact with its intent.
This workshop will look at the skill of reflecting through the lens of the attachment theory concept of reflective functioning. The examples given for honoring this intersection will feature the use of the sand tray.
Course #2 – Playing by the Rules: Navigating Legal Processes for Play Therapists
Presented by Val Bruno, LPC, RPT-S
When play therapy intersects with the legal system, Play Therapists often find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Navigating legal processes can be daunting without proper guidance, leaving therapists feeling uncertain and ill-prepared to advocate for their clients effectively.
Learn what you need to know to steer through the legal system with ease and confidence. You’ll leave this presentation empowered to effectively advocate for your clients, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
Afternoon Session (Two Courses):
Course 1 – Play Therapy with Sexually Traumatized Children
Presented by Dr. Jodi Mullen, LPC
Children who have been sexually traumatized are often in need of our clinical services. Both directive and non-directive play therapy approaches provide these traumatized children with healing and the repair of losses associated with sexual trauma, such as innocence, trust, and appropriate boundaries.
Develop your expertise and become a more effective advocate for your child clients with the knowledge and insight offered through this presentation. Learn about sexual development in children, the psychological markers of sexual trauma, and the special issues these children present in play therapy, including: consulting with non-offending parents, dealing with the powerful impact of countertransference, and setting limits.
Course 2 – Creating an Affirming Play Therapy Space for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Their Families
Presented by Jennifer Shivey, LPC, RPT-S
Transgender and gender-diverse children face unique challenges in navigating their identities and experiences. Their families also face unique challenges, but many are fearful of voicing them because of how others might perceive them. And well-meaning clinicians can unintentionally create harm when working with this population if they’re unaware of certain blind spots.
Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to provide this much-needed support. This presentation will empower you to leverage play therapy as a dynamic and effective approach to support these children and their families in understanding and expressing themselves in a safe and affirming environment.
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Use the dropdown menu below to select your attendance option. You may select to attend the Morning Session courses, Afternoon Session courses, or Full Day to attend them all!
*If you are attending live, select the “Live Event” option from the dropdown menu below.
*If you are unable to attend live, select the “Home Study” option from the dropdown menu below. (Must be completed within 7 days following the live event)
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7450. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Synergetic Play Therapy Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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