Play Therapist should have knowledge of the lifespan applications of play therapy. This class will increase the therapist’s self-awareness, and knowledge about working with children and families from different ages and stages of life and develop additional clinical skills.

Course Objectives:

1.Explain the importance of knowing development throughout the lifespan and play themes that are common in the different stages of development.
2.Analyze 2 or more stages of development and how they impact play therapy clients- observing the different characteristics of the individual.
3.Describe lifespan development theories and identify 3 or more play therapy techniques to use with specific age groups.
4.Describe and utilize knowledge of lifespan development in working with play therapy clients and identify 3 or more ways it’s impact can be used in explaining them importance of the knowledge of different stages of development.
5.Compare 2 or more ways how play may look like for children with delayed development.
6.Demonstrate 3 or more play therapy techniques and applications to use with clients in different stages of development.
7.Describe 2 or more theoretical approaches to lifespan development that can be used working with children using play therapy
8.Describe ways to develop a competent practice, build sensitivity and knowledge for all stages of life.
9.Build awareness of how to integrate specific techniques with children age 0-5, and school age children using play therapy.

Friday Schedule:
Training 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM (15 minute breaks at 2:45 PM and 7 PM, 30 minute break at 4:45 PM)

Saturday Schedule:
Training 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM (15 minute breaks at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM, 1 hour break at 12:30 PM)

*Must be present the whole training, no partial credit given. Cancellations received at least 5 days prior to schedule training are refundable less a $35 administration fee. Cancellations within 5 days prior to scheduled training or missed trainings (no shows) will not be given a refund. Play therapy credit may not be awarded to non-mental health professionals.