Course Description:

In this recorded webinar participants will delve into practical strategies and effective advocacy techniques designed to equip play therapists with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex child protection issues. Participants will learn how to recognize signs of abuse and neglect in play therapy sessions, engage in ethical reporting practices, and collaborate effectively with child protection agencies. Whether you're a seasoned play therapist or new to the field, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to navigate and explore the complexities associated with working with children using play therapy.  As well as the opportunity to join in supporting other play therapists in our vital role as advocates for vulnerable children.


Objectives

  1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the unique role that play therapists play in advocating for the safety and well-being of children within the context of child protection services.

  1. Develop the skills necessary to recognize and appropriately respond to signs of abuse and neglect that may emerge during play therapy sessions, including understanding the nuances of trauma presentation in children.

  1. Explore ethical considerations related to reporting suspected abuse or neglect, confidentiality, and maintaining professional boundaries in the context of child protection advocacy, fostering a deeper understanding of the ethical obligations inherent in advocating for child welfare as a play therapist.



Continuing Education Credits

Integrative Counseling Services, PLLC is approved by The Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to play therapy. Our provider number is 06-168. This course provides 3 non-contact APT credits. 

Integrative Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC is recognized  by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental  Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for  licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0085. This course provides 3 CE credits. 

Integrative  Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC is recognized by the New York  State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved  provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0308. This course provides 3 CE credits. 

Instructor Ashley Lawton, MS, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S, CCPT-S

Ashley Lawton MS, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S, CCPT-S is the Director at Integrative Counseling Services. She has several post graduate certifications in working with children using Play Therapy and additional training in working with traumatized populations. Ashley has presented on various Play Therapy topics, often relating to grief and loss. She is a board member of Friends of Hospice in Oswego County. At Integrative Counseling Services Ashley provides counseling to adolescents and young adults, as well as Play Therapy to children. When not working Ashley enjoys spending time with her two children, being outdoors, and can often be found with a good book.

Course curriculum

    1. PowerPoint: A Play Therapists Guide to Child Protection

    2. VIDEO: A Play Therapy Guide to Child Protection

    3. References

    1. Glossary of Play Therapy Terms

    2. Dr. Mullen's Favorite Play Therapy Reads!

    3. References

    1. Evaluation (Required)

    2. Quiz (Required)

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About this course

  • $75.00
  • 11 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content