Online Play Therapy: Through the Lens of the Therapeutic Powers of Play

Description: 

In this experiential workshop, trainees gain practical application knowledge of how to deliver quality Play Therapy online with child and teen clients. With the entire world impacted by this global pandemic, it is more important now than ever to provide quality mental health care to children and teens. A differentiation of bottom-up and top-down approach is explored to learn specific ways to strengthen the therapeutic relationship by teaching clinicians how to be “with” clients even when in different physical locations. Trainees learn how to conduct virtual treatment for their child and adolescent clients in a safe and ethical way, while still holding true to the profound Therapeutic Powers of Play.  

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-718795

This is an event sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

3 APT- approved direct contact education hours (sponsored by Jackie Flynn, APT Approved Provider 20-628) will be provided. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, this one-time online event has been approved by APT for 3 contact CE hours.

Jackie Flynn declares that she has no conflict of interest, competing interest or commercial support for this Play Therapy program. This statement is not intended to apply to gifts and/or similar entertainment of nominal value that clearly are in keeping with good business ethics and do not obligate the trainee/recipient. Any matter of question or interpretation that arises relating to this policy should be brought to the attention of Jackie Flynn for investigation. Competing interests are avoided, defined as potential influences that may undermine the objectivity, integrity or perceived conflict of delivery of this Play Therapy Program.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the 4 categories of Therapeutic Powers of Play and how they are conducted via tele-therapy.
2. Identify 3 ethical considerations when providing Online Play Therapy.
3. Explain 3 potential challenges and 3 potential benefits of providing play therapy virtually.
4. Differentiate bottom-up and top down approaches when engaging in Play Therapy online.
5. Use 10 Play Therapy techniques to therapeutically engage with children in online sessions.

About the Presenter:

Jackie Flynn EdS, LMHC-S, RPT, Host of Play Therapy Community ™ is the founder and director of Counseling in Brevard and EMDR and Play Therapy Integration Support is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Registered Play Therapist, Trauma Therapist, Couples Counselor, Education Consultant, and Business Coach. Her passion for helping children and families in a variety of settings inspired her to open a private practice group in Cocoa Village, Florida where she provides caring, thoughtful counseling and therapy to individuals of all ages, families, couples, and groups. As a proud veteran of the US Army, a Give an Hour Provider, and a Certified EMDR Therapist and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, she is passionate about helping people heal from traumatic experiences and move towards a happier, healthier life. She has special interests in Anxiety, Depression, Adoption, Grief, Relationship Struggles, Learning Disabilities, and Attention Deficit Disorder. Jackie earned an Education Specialist degree in School Counseling from University of Central Florida and Graduate Certificates in Play Therapy and Nonprofit Management. Prior to her current work at Counseling in Brevard, she was honored to be the School Counselor at Sculptor Charter School in Titusville, Florida where she currently serves on the Board of Directors as the Parent Representative. Jackie is also the creator and host of Play Therapy Community and Parenting in the Rain Podcasts, downloaded over 350,000 times in over 50 countries.