Play therapists often believe that they are lost in understanding the play and perspective of children in the play therapy process. This limitation leads to doubts about how to respond to children and how to conceptualize what is happening in play therapy. Through discovering themes of children and their play, a play therapist can empathically respond to the individual nature of each child client, leading to greater understanding in the therapeutic relationship. This webinar will offer the process for identification of themes, understanding the progression of theme resolution, and ways in which the play therapist can respond more accurately within session. Therapists will walk away knowing the typical themes that emerge in play therapy and a process by which they can learn to be more empathically attuned to their clients.
Themes as the Path to Empathic Understanding in Play Therapy
$35.00
Description
What: A 1-hour home study course teaching how to empathically attune to clients by identifying themes typical in play therapy.
Where: Wherever you are!
When: You will have access to this course for 365 days from the date of purchase. Access to this course and its content will expire at that time.
Themes as the Path to Empathic Understanding in Play Therapy Learning Objectives:
- Identify at least 20 possible themes in play therapy
- Identify the three areas from which themes emerge in play therapy
- Recognize the procedures for identifying themes in play therapy
Cost: $35 each
*All proceeds from this course will be donated to the Synergetic Play Therapy Foundation and will go toward future scholarships and the Foundation itself. Registrations for this course are handled by the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute.
The Synergetic Play Therapy Foundation, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to helping make play therapy trainings accessible and affordable to clinicians worldwide, as well as to fund research initiatives in Synergetic Play Therapy. Discover ways to donate to scholarship funds and current research projects by visiting the Synergetic Play Therapy Foundation website.
Presenter: Dee C. Ray, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, CCPT-S/CPRT-S Trainer
Dee C. Ray, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S is co-owner of the counseling practices, EmpathyWell in Highland Village, TX and EmpathyWell of Colorado in Ft. Collins, where she facilitates play therapy, assessment, training, consultation, and supervision. Dr. Ray is Regents Emeritus Professor in the Counseling Program and Director Emeritus of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas. Dr. Ray has published over 150 articles, chapters, and books in the field of play therapy, specializing in Child Centered Play Therapy research.
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.
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute is also an Approved Provider for the following associations:
*Australian Play Therapists Association (APTA) Approved Provider
*British Columbia Play Therapy Association (BCPTA) Approved Provider 23-01
Continuing education credit hours may be awarded to graduate-level counselors or students enrolled in a graduate-level mental health program. If you do not qualify for continuing education credit hours and would like to receive a certificate of completion for this course please contact the Institute directly.
Refund Policy: Fees are non-refundable, but are transferable to other courses. You will not receive CE credit hours for this course should you choose to transfer your enrollment to another course. Please contact the Institute should you have any questions or concerns.
