An Introduction to Interpersonal Neurobiology and Play Therapy

755 MLK Way,Harrisonburg VA 22801

03 December, 2022

Description

Ready for a guided tour of the brain for play therapists? Participants will learn how play therapists can use findings from neuroscience to design interventions to address insecure attachment. Join us to practice techniques to use in the play therapy room for co-regulation. Participants will create play therapy treatment strategies that integrate attachment and neurobiological considerations using ideas from interpersonal neurobiology (Dan Siegel’s approach), polyvagal theory (Stephen Porges) and the neuro-sequential treatment model (Bruce Perry). Learning Objectives: By the end of this course participants are able to: 1) describe how the foundational elements of interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) including polyvagal and neurosequential heuristics are relevant for play therapy 2) describe how play therapists can address aspects secure and insecure attachment strategies that pattern child behavior 3) practice strategies to use in play therapy for co-regulation based on observations of child need on the polyvagal ladder 4) create play therapy treatment strategies that integrate attachment and neurobiological considerations 3 APT Contact CE. VAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education credits specific to play therapy. VAPT maintains responsibility for the program. APT Approved Provider 01-109 About our presenter: Greg Czyszczon, PhD, LPC, is Assistant Professor of Counseling for Eastern Mennonite University's award-winning Master of Arts in Counseling program in Harrisonburg, Virginia. "Dr C" teaches courses in counseling techniques, counseling process, interpersonal neurobiology, and addictions. His area of research is in the neurobiology of attachment processes throughout the lifespan; he serves as a clinical supervisor for the Secure Child program in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Czyszczon is certified in Dr. Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and serves on the board for the Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies and he plays piano and guitar. HANDOUTS: Handouts (if available) and confirmation will be sent a few days prior to the training. CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds. PHOTO RELEASE: By registering for this training, you are giving permission for VAPT to use any photographs that are taken during the event containing your likeness for as long as VAPT deems appropriate and desirable. Photographs may be used on the VAPT website, social media pages, and/or newsletter for any purpose. By completing the registration, you are also consenting to waive any rights to the photographs indefinitely. If you do not wish to have your photo used, it is your responsibility to notify VAPT of your request to be omitted.