Theories of Play Therapy
Date: May 10-11, 2013
Workshop: Theories of Play Therapy
Description: This course covers the major theories of play therapy and teaches practical applicaton of each theory through teaching techniques and/or showing video sessions for theories. Emphasis of each participant determining their own play therapy approach is encouraged. Some of the theories covered include: Client-centered, Adlerian, Relationship PT, Developmental PT, Jungian PT, Release PT, Experiential PT, Filial PT.
Location: Omaha, NE
Time: May 18th 4-10 pm, May 19th 8:30-6:30 pm
Instructor: Dr. Kelly James
Cost:Professional $300; Student $190; KC Play alumni $150, Friends Univ. alumni $150, John Brown Univ. alumni $150
CE hrs: 15
Sandtrays in Play Therapy
Date: October 4-5, 2013
Workshop: Sandtrays in Play Therapy
Description: This course will focus on sandtray methods and fundamentals in play therapy treatment with children, families and groups. The history, practice and advanced methods will also be discussed. Use of sandtray methodology with groups, families, adolescents will be taught through hands on experiences. Cultural issues affecting sandtray use in play therapy will also be discussed.
Location: Omaha, NE
Time: Fri Oct. 5th 4pm-10pm, Sat Oct. 6th 8:30am-6:30pm
Instructor: Denise Filley, M.A.
Cost: Professional $300; Student $190; KC Play alumni $150, Friends Univ. alumni $150, John Brown Univ. alumni $150. Purchase book now. Book is optional.
CE hrs: 15 hrs
Infant, Toddler and Neurosensory Play Therapy
Date: July 26-27, 2013
Workshop: Infant, Toddler and Neurosensory Play Therapy
Description: This course will evaluate many factors that effect development with infants/toddlers and the play therapy to be used with this age group.
Neurosensory development and play therapy planning will be overviewed and sensory based play therapy will be taught. Experiential learning with sensory based methods will be practiced.
Location: Omaha, NE
Time: Fri 4-10 pm; Sat 8:30-6:30 pm
Instructor: Angie Moore, LCMFT, RPT-S
Cost: Professional $300; Student $190; KC Play alumni $150, Friends Univ. alumni $150, John Brown Univ alumni, $150
CE hrs:15 hrs
Assessment, Treatment Planning and Grief Work with Play Therapy
Date: November 8-9, 2013
Workshop: Assessment, Treatment Planning and Grief Work with Play Therapy
Description: This course will look at various assessment techniques using play therapy. Various diagnosis for children using the DSM will be examined and treatment planning and writing within the scope of play therapy theory will be taught. Interfacing traditional paper assessments and play therapy will be reviewed. Applications with grief work in play therapy, including cultural implications, will be overviewed.
Location: Omaha, NE
Time: Fri Nov. 9th 4pm-10pm, Sat Nov. 10th 8:30am-6:30pm
Instructor: Carmy Cessory, LMSW, RPT
Cost: Professional $300; Student $190; KC Play alumni $150, Friends Univ. alumni $150, John Brown Univ. alumni $150
CE hrs: 15 hrs
Family Play Therapy
Date: September 6-7, 2013
Workshop: Family Play Therapy
Description: This course will focus on the foundations of filial therapy, CPRT and directive family play therapy models. Students will learn methods for teaching parents to interact positively with children as well as parent education methods and intervention strategies. Cultural issues affecting family play therapy will be discussed. Case studies and experiential learning will be utilized.
Location: Omaha, NE
Time: Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 8:30am-6:30pm
Instructors: TBA
Cost: Professional $300; Student $190; KC Play alumni $150, Friends Univ. alumni $150, John Brown Univ. alumni $150
CE hrs: 15 hrs
Specialized Applications in Play Therapy
Date: January 10-11, 2014
Workshop: Specialized Applications in Play Therapy
Description: This course will focus on an overview of using play therapy methods and techniques in the treatment of special populations. Scheduled to present are the topics of Adolescents and Groups and multicultural issues in Play Therapy.
Location: Omaha, NE
Time:Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 8:30am-6:30pm
Instructor: Carmy Cessor, LMSW, RPT
Cost: Professional $300; Student $190; KC Play alumni $150, Friends Univ. alumni $150, John Brown Univ. alumni $150
CE hrs: 15 hrs
Play Therapy with Abuse & Trauma
Date: August 9-10, 2013
Workshop: Play Therapy with Abuse & Trauma
Description: This course will focus on the foundational issues in treating abuse and trauma in children and families utilizing play therapy. Current brain development research will be discussed and its impact on trauma treatment evaluated. This course will take an in depth look at treating abuse, especially sexual abuse, and trauma with play therapy. Sensory issues and brain trauma research will be synthesized into the theory and practice. Cultural issues in treating abuse/trauma with play therapy will also be explored.
Location: Omaha, NE
Time: Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 8:30am-6:30pm
Instructors: Carmy Cessor, LMSW, RPT
Cost: Professional $300; Student $190; KC Play alumni $150, Friends Univ. alumni $150, John Brown Univ. alumni $150
CE hrs: 15 hrs
Special Topics in Play Therapy I
Date: May 31-June 1, 2013
Workshop: Special Topics in Play Therapy I
Description: This course is designed to provide the student with practical introduction to special areas of treatment with play therapy including: working with parents, Neurosequential theory (Perry) with play therapy overview, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (Dan Hughes) with play therapy, filial models overview and attachment treatment play therapy theory with overview of various attachment treatment approaches which utilize play therapy principles, history and development.
Location: Omaha, NE
Time: Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 8:30am-6:30pm
Instructor: TBA
Cost: Professional $300; Student $190; KC Play alumni $150, Friends Univ. alumni $150, John Brown Univ alumni, $150
CE hrs: 15 hrs
