Service Description

Attendees will engage in a day of expressive play while learning the foundational principals of play therapy. We will discuss the importance of the relationship in play therapy as well as the importance of being present. Different approaches and theories of play therapy will be discussed including seminal theories to play therapy. Both directive and non-directive techniques will be practiced as attendees do their own expressive play work throughout the day. We will discuss the use of play therapy with individuals, families, and groups as well as with children, adolescents, and adults. Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1.) Identify and discuss the benefits of play and the therapeutic powers of play therapy. 2.) Explain the key components in play therapy including important values and beliefs one must hold in play therapy. 3.) List and explain significant theories in play therapy as well as play therapy history. 4.) Discuss the continuum of directive and non-directive play therapy. 5.) Prepare to set up play therapy spaces and how to discuss play therapy with clients and families. 6.) Apply creative and expressive interventions to use with clients and identify variations of interventions and how to process them. *This event is Co-Sponsored by Brighter Futures Counseling, PLLC (APT Approved provider 20-599). *Brighter Futures Training & Consultation is an approved sponsor with The Kentucky Board of Social Work (Approval number KBSWSP 2024008). *Brighter Futures Training & Consultation is an approved sponsor with the Kentucky Board of Marriage & Family Therapists (Approved 03/21/24). *The Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors approved these programs on 03/15/24. *Psychology Approval Pending.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy With respect to cancellations and refunds, the policy of Brighter Futures Training & Consultation, LLC is as follows: *If you register for an event and cancel your registration 30 or more days prior to the event, you will receive a full refund minus a $20.00 processing fee. *If you register for an event and cancel fewer than 30 days before the event, or if you register for an event and do not attend, our policy is that you forfeit the registration fee, and no refund will be provided. *Brighter Futures Training & Consultation reserves the right to cancel any training due to unforeseen circumstances. If this occurs, you will be notified, and a full refund will be initiated within 72 business hours of the cancellation. Brighter Futures Trainings & Consultation's liability for cancellations is limited to the cost of the registration fee. Brighter Futures Trainings & Consultation is not responsible for other expenses incurred by the customer if training is cancelled.

Contact Details

• 1002 North Mulberry Street, Elizabethtown, KY, USA