Building Attachment and Connection in Play Therapy

1030 5th Avenue Southeast,Cedar Rapids IA 52403

30 September, 2022

Description

Live, In-Person Workshop6.5 hrs Play Therapy Contact CE APT Approved Provider #16-457Workshop Level: AllPresenter: Joella Gerber LISW, RPTWorkshop DescriptionChildren’s connections to their caregivers vastly impact brain development, ability to regulate, and relationships throughout their lifetimes. Assisting children and families to build positive connections and attachments in childhood helps improve current functioning and future mental health. In this workshop, participants will learn about attachment theory, assessing attachment, and how to apply attachment theory to clients and their parents when conceptualizing play therapy clients. Additionally, they will learn about multiple modalities of family play therapy, including Filial Therapy and Theraplay®, which can help build and/or repair attachment wounds and build connection between children and caregivers. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice utilizing techniques they will be able to use in play therapy sessions and walk away with practical interventions they can use with their own clientsWorkshop Objectives:After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:Discuss the history of attachment research and utilize attachment theory to conceptualize clients family play therapyAnalyze how early childhood experiences impact brain development and attachment in the context of family and family play therapyDescribe play therapy assessment techniques to assess how trauma and/or attachment disruptions can impact ability to build and maintain relationships with othersDiscuss family play model Filial Therapy and techniques and apply them to client needsDiscuss family play model Theraplay® and techniques to use for Theraplay®-informed practice and apply them to client needsDemonstrate and practice application of family play therapy skills and techniques and assisting parents in applying these skills at homeThere will be a 1 hour lunch from approx.12pm-1pm offered when attendees are invited to either explore local dining options, or enjoy a packed lunch while staying at the training facility. There will be breaks offered throughout the workshop time. Play Therapy Training Hours: 6.5 Contact CE History-0.5 hours Theories-3 hours Skills & Methods- 3 hours Play therapy credit available to mental health professionals & graduate students in a mental health program. APT Approved Provider #16-457 Workshop PresenterJoella Gerber LISW, RPT | Clinical Manager, Tanager Place Mental Wellbeing Clinic Joella is a Registered Play Therapist and Trust-Based Relational Intervention® Practitioner, she believes relationships and connection are the key to wellness and finds hope in knowing that through intentional experience, support, and work, people can find solutions to the challenges in their lives. Joella is especially passionate about providing support and resources to kids and families who have experienced adoption, foster care, or other trauma.