Play is the language of children and is a developmental necessity for all children. Therefore, it is vital for therapists who work with children in their mental health offices to utilize this primary language to help children heal. The workshop will provide knowledge about the history of play therapy, the developmental importance of this modality, the variety of methods used and time to experiment with play therapy skills firsthand.
Learning outcomes of the workshop will include the following:
Recognize at least two reasons that play therapy is a developmentally appropriate method when working with children.
Identify three distinct types of play therapy.
Describe five different play therapy exercises.
This in-person workshop is set for 9 a.m. to noon on April 1 in the Teague Learning Commons, Room 401, on LBC | Capital’s main campus.
The event is free for attendees and is open to students from both LBC and other colleges, community members, educators, counselors, and social workers. Attendees can also earn three Continuing Education Units for a nonrefundable fee of $25.
Seating is limited and registration is required. The deadline to register is March 23.