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Play Therapy,
Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other Modalities with Children and Adolescents
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“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But, for children, play is serious learning; Play is really the work of childhood.”
– Fred Rodgers
Those who attend this workshop will to be stimulated to think more critically about utilizing various modalities (including play therapy, CBT and mindfulness) with children and adolescents. Participants will receive an overview of the modalities, as well as the impact of the mind/body connection on the therapeutic work. Attendees will also take part in hands-on activities to learn techniques appropriate for rapport building, assessment, and meeting a variety of therapeutic goals.
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Learning Objectives:
- Participants will understand the basic components of play therapy, CBT and mindfulness for working with children and adolescents.
- Participants will receive an overview of the mind-body connection and neurological underpinnings impacting children and adolescents.
- Participants will understand how to implement some activities and strategies for assessment, rapport building and other therapeutic goals.
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Date:
Thursday
May 19th, 2016
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Location:
Adria Hotel & Conference Center
221-17 Northern Blvd.
Bayside, NY 11361
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Time:
6:30 P.M - 8:30 P.M
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Contact:
Stephanie Deshommes
(718)264-1640
Stephanie.Deshommes@nytps.org
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Speaker:
Victoria Grinman, LCSW
Victoria Grinman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working at The Summit School in Queens, New York, with children experiencing a broad range of special needs. Victoria is an adjunct professor at Adelphi University School of Social Work and a doctoral candidate with a research focus in post-traumatic growth, resilience and autism. She is also the owner of Growing Kind Minds, a forum for dissemination of services and information for parents and caregivers in the community. As a trained Yoga and Mindfulness instructor for children and adolescents, Victoria is passionate and committed to integrating these practices into her work and looking for new ways to facilitate growth and wellness in children, adolescents and their families. She is a member of the New York State Society for Clinical Social Work.
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Cost:
2 Professional Development Hours $47
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Active providers through NYTPS, Inc. serving NYC DOE, CPSE or SA students are eligible to attend at a discounted rate. For this discount code, please email:
Stephanie.Deshommes@nytps.org
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Disclosure Information:
Financial:
The speaker for this event receives a speaker fee for this engagement.
Non-Financial:
There are no non-financial disclosures.
Special Accommodations/Accessibility:
All of our locations are wheel chair accessible. If you need any additional accommodations to participate in our events, please contact us at
Stephanie.Deshommes@nytps.org
or call us at the main office 718-264-1460.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Tuition will be refunded less a $5.00 processing fee, if written notification is received by New York Therapy Placement Services up to two weeks prior to the workshop. Two weeks to 48 hours prior to the workshop date 50%; 48 hours prior to workshop, no refund would be available.
Complaint Policy
We respect your input, for concerns or complaints during the registration process, during the event, or after the course please contact us at Stephanie.Deshommes@nytps.org
or call the office at 718-264-1640.
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