Treatment of Selective Mutism in Young Children Using Play Therapy
Approved for 4 Non-Contact Hours By Wonders Counseling, LLC (APT Approved Provider 12-321) & 4 NBCC Credits by Jennifer Taylor ACEP No. 6928
APT credit hours available for this course are: 2 hours theory| 2 hours skills and methods
Description: This course teaches a prescriptive play therapy approach to treating selective mutism based on what the research says is most effective in treating young children including a combination of child centered play therapy, lightly structured play therapy and more directive cognitive behavioral play therapy and behavioral play-based interventions based upon the symptom severity measured by observations and reports using behavioral rating scales and interview consultations.
Learning Objectives:
•Define the diagnosis of Selective Mutism (SM) according to the DSM-V.
•Explain the variance of symptom severity with SM with regard to demonstrated social skills.
•Summarize what the research literature shows regarding the treatment of SM in young children.
•Name the 3 essential components of the assessment phase of treatment for SM and describe why each are important.
•Name the main goal for outcome of treatment of SM.
•List the 3 directives for caregivers and teachers when a child is in treatment.
•Describe the 4 degrees of symptom severity and name 2 play therapy interventions for each symptom severity presentation.
•Discuss the ideal termination process with children who have SM.
Learning Objectives
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Treatment of Selective Mutism in Young Children Using Play Therapy Video Presentation
Treatment of Selective Mutism in Young Children Using Play Therapy Powerpoint
Treatment of Selective Mutism in Yound Children Using Play Therapy - Required Reading
Selective Mutism Questionaire
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Course Evaluation (Required)
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This course contains many helpful interventions that I will immediately be able to put to use with my client with Selective Mutism. This course was worth eve...
Read MoreThis course contains many helpful interventions that I will immediately be able to put to use with my client with Selective Mutism. This course was worth every penny. I feel so much more confident in working with kids with Selective Mutism now.
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