Integrating Theories and Engaging Parents in Play Therapy
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Join us for "Integrating Theories and Engaging Parents In Play Therapy," a comprehensive 4-hour workshop designed to deepen your understanding of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and Jungian Play Therapy. This interactive session will explore the core principles of these therapeutic approaches, offering practical strategies for application in your practice. Participants will engage in small group discussions to share insights and tackle challenges related to integrating these theories and effectively involving parents in the therapeutic process. Enhance your skills and collaborate with peers to develop innovative solutions for fostering strong therapeutic alliances and supporting children and families.
Maria Laquerre-Diego, CEO and Owner of A New Hope Therapy Center, is a self-described geek with a passionate commitment to expanding access to mental health services and dismantling the stigma surrounding therapy. As a therapist-turned-CEO, Maria brings a unique perspective to the field, shaped by her educational background in Family and Consumer Science at New Mexico State University and Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of New Hampshire. Her dedication to supporting future generations of therapists is matched by her innovative use of pop culture—from movies and TV shows to superheroes and Disney characters—to address mental health stigma.
Details
Date
September 6, 2024
Location
A New Hope Therapy Center
715 E Idaho Ste 2B
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Schedule
8:45 - Check in
9:00 - Presentation Begins
1:00 - Presentation Ends
Pricing
$100 Professional
$60 Student
*Pricing includes CE Certificate
Of Note
This training is designed as an interactive, small-group experience, blending engaging discussions with lectures, group work, and creative problem-solving. Participants will explore effective strategies for engaging parents in therapy sessions, addressing challenges through collaborative exercises and innovative solutions. The format encourages active participation and hands-on learning to foster a deeper understanding of how to build strong therapeutic alliances with families.
This training will provide 4 CE Credits. A New Hope Therapy Center is an Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy (APT) - Approved Provider 20-631 and Maria Laquerre-Diego is an Approved Provider for the NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board CCE020981
Training Objectives
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Understand the core principles of the seminal Play Therapy theories, including Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and Jungian Play Therapy.
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Develop practical strategies to incorporate CCPT and Jungian theories into therapeutic practice.
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Identify techniques for involving parents in the therapeutic process in play therapy sessions.
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Collaborate on developing new strategies and solutions for common challenges faced in play therapy.