PT 104 Child-Centered Play Therapy: Case Conceptualization
Date:
2025 Mar 9, 16, 23 (Sun)
10AM - 1PM
CE Hours: 9 CE hours
Format: Online
Early Bird: $2980 (Original $3200)
APT Approved Provider: 22-676
This course delves into the therapeutic power of play and its pivotal role in children's development. Participants will explore how to harness play therapy to foster recognition, empowerment, and encouragement, facilitating children's ability to express themselves, confront challenges, and build resilience.
Each section will include interactive components such as group discussions, hands-on activities, and reflective exercises to engage learners actively.
Course Objectives:
I. Overview of Child-Therapist Relationship in CCPT
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Therapeutic Impact of the Play Therapist
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Benefits and Goals of CCPT
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Setting the Therapeutic Process
II. Recognition in Play Therapy
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Understanding Recognition in a Therapeutic Context
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Assessing Children's Needs Through Play
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Techniques of Recognition in CCPT
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Case Studies: Recognition at Work
III. Empowerment through Play
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Defining Empowerment in CCPT
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Strategies to Foster Autonomy and Trust
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Role of Play in Strengthening Self-Identity
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Case Studies: Empowerment in Action
IV. Encouragement and Its Effects
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The Role of Encouragement in Play Therapy
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Encouraging Positive Behavior and Growth
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Communicating Encouragement Effectively
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Case Studies: Successful Encouragement
Instructors:
Ms. Wing LEUNG (RCC, RPT-S)
Wing Leung is a registered clinical counsellor and play therapy supervisor with extensive counselling experience and over a decade of teaching expertise. Her educational background includes serving as a lecturer in colleges and instructing students at various educational levels, ranging from secondary and primary schools to kindergartens and specialized childcare centers.With a solid foundation in early childhood education, Wing possesses an in-depth understanding of the diverse developmental requirements of children, including those with special needs and exceptionally gifted children. Her primary focus lies in providing comprehensive and professional counselling to parents and children, recognizing and cherishing the unique potential inherent in each individual.
Remarks:
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Play therapy credit may be awarded to graduate students enrolled in a graduate mental health program or individuals who hold a graduate mental health degree in counselling, marriage and family therapy, psychiatry, psychology, or social work.
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To request a refund for registration cancellation, please send a written request to PCPT at info@pcpt.ca. PCPT retains the right to cancel this training in the event of unexpected circumstances. If such a situation arises, PCPT will make efforts to inform registered participants before the event and will provide refunds for all registration, workshop, and continuing education fees. It's important to note that PCPT's liability is restricted to refunding these fees in all cases.
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Participants must be present and engaged to receive the CE credits and complete the course.
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Participants must complete the Course Enrollment Form before enrolling in the workshop.