The Power of Themes in Play Therapy (2 Hours)
2 APT Non-Contact Credits from Integrative Mental Health Counseling Services, APT Approved Provider 06-128. No NBCC Credits.
Course Description:
The ability to tease out themes in play therapy benefits the relationship with the child, serves as a framework for consultations with caregivers and educational professionals, and improves clinical conceptualization. Identifying and understanding the themes that emerge in the play of play therapy is the focus of this webinar. When working with children, thematic considerations will be envisioned through the lens of the culture of childhood to gain a greater understanding of the play of play therapy. In this course, participants will have multiple authentic learning experiences.
Objectives
1) Identify common themes in the play of play therapy.
2) Describe how play therapy can be used in consultation.
3) Describe how to apply themes to clinical conceptualization.
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 2 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 2 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 2 CE credits.
Instructor Jodi Mullen, PhD, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S, CCPT-S
Dr. Jodi Mullen is a professor at SUNY Oswego in the Counseling & Psychological Services Department. She primarily teaches in the Mental Health Counseling Program. She is the director of Integrative Counseling Services, with several offices in Central New York. Dr. Mullen is an international speaker, author, credentialed play therapist and play therapy supervisor. Dr. Mullen has over 30 years in the field of counseling. She has authored books on play therapy, counseling children and adolescents, supervision, grief counseling and parenting. Dr. Mullen was the 2008 recipient of the Key Award for Professional Training & Education through the Association for Play Therapy. She is the proud Momma of Leah & Andrew.
Course curriculum
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Course Video: Themes in Play Therapy
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Course PowerPoint: Power of Play Therapy Themes
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Play Therapy Session Note Sample Template
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Name that Theme
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Glossary of Play Therapy Terms
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Dr. Mullen's Favorite Play Therapy Reads!
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Evaluation (Required)
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Quiz (Required)
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About this course
- $60.00
- 10 lessons
- 2 hours of video content
