December/January Play Therapy Wrap-Up
Hope everyone had a great holiday season. Mine was quite busy and I didn't get around to posting a wrap-up for December, but here I have some notable dispatches from the world of play therapy over the last two months.
-Part of a play therapists job is selling the process itself as the unique and effective form of therapy that it is. The person writing into this advice column is a good example of a parent who is uncertain about whether or not their child needs therapy. Many, if not most, clients won't be especially familiar with play therapy and it's important to give them a feeling of confidence in it's healing powers. Here's a clip from a seminar about engaging parents and professionals. Also, here's a list of articles on the fundamentals of play therapy.
-Legos have been recognized for their educational and skill-building benefits for children, but studies are finding that the systematic nature of the toy is particularly appealing to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Check out the ASD Aid website to learn more about Lego Therapy. You might also be interested in checking out Autism Speaks' new video glossary. And here's a great article on why Autism diagnoses often change.
-The Journal of Sandplay therapy has a nice recap of the first Sandplay Therapists of America assembly this past October. And here's a great article on the instructive power of sandplay.
-ADHD is one of the most frequently diagnosed childhood disorders, and it's important for child clinicians and educators to know the facts. Here's a great resource from the Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities.
-It wouldn't be a proper monthly recap without a great new article from Liana Lowenstein's website: Creative Interventions to Assess Children and Families.
-Speaking of getting creative, Creative Counseling 101 challenges all play therapists to make the most of what you've got with The Mystery Counseling Session.
-In the November wrap-up I mentioned David Crenshaw's website as a great resource for play therapists. I've been searching around on the site a little more, and found that in addition to the many great articles (such as this one on animal-assisted therapy), there are also some great youtube videos available.
-Here's an interesting article on the effectiveness of theory-based interventions. And here's more on the science front: some research is suggesting a new kind of praise to help children succeed in school.
-Family Psychological Services is offering some interesting webinars this year at affordable prices.
Don't forget, you can go to myplaytherapypage.com for more news articles, upcoming play therapy events and workshops, and more.
Hope everyone has a great February. I'll leave you with this classic Sesame Street clip in which Bert and Ernie play the Feelings Game.
-Part of a play therapists job is selling the process itself as the unique and effective form of therapy that it is. The person writing into this advice column is a good example of a parent who is uncertain about whether or not their child needs therapy. Many, if not most, clients won't be especially familiar with play therapy and it's important to give them a feeling of confidence in it's healing powers. Here's a clip from a seminar about engaging parents and professionals. Also, here's a list of articles on the fundamentals of play therapy.
-Legos have been recognized for their educational and skill-building benefits for children, but studies are finding that the systematic nature of the toy is particularly appealing to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Check out the ASD Aid website to learn more about Lego Therapy. You might also be interested in checking out Autism Speaks' new video glossary. And here's a great article on why Autism diagnoses often change.
-The Journal of Sandplay therapy has a nice recap of the first Sandplay Therapists of America assembly this past October. And here's a great article on the instructive power of sandplay.
-ADHD is one of the most frequently diagnosed childhood disorders, and it's important for child clinicians and educators to know the facts. Here's a great resource from the Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities.
-It wouldn't be a proper monthly recap without a great new article from Liana Lowenstein's website: Creative Interventions to Assess Children and Families.
-Speaking of getting creative, Creative Counseling 101 challenges all play therapists to make the most of what you've got with The Mystery Counseling Session.
-In the November wrap-up I mentioned David Crenshaw's website as a great resource for play therapists. I've been searching around on the site a little more, and found that in addition to the many great articles (such as this one on animal-assisted therapy), there are also some great youtube videos available.
-Here's an interesting article on the effectiveness of theory-based interventions. And here's more on the science front: some research is suggesting a new kind of praise to help children succeed in school.
-Family Psychological Services is offering some interesting webinars this year at affordable prices.
Don't forget, you can go to myplaytherapypage.com for more news articles, upcoming play therapy events and workshops, and more.
Hope everyone has a great February. I'll leave you with this classic Sesame Street clip in which Bert and Ernie play the Feelings Game.
Posted by Gary at 2/1/2012 4:51 PM 
Categories: sandplay, Play Therapy, autism, ADHD, feelings, sandtray therapy, training, Workshops, play therapy news, Play Therapy Games, Self-Esteem
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Categories: sandplay, Play Therapy, autism, ADHD, feelings, sandtray therapy, training, Workshops, play therapy news, Play Therapy Games, Self-Esteem
Tags: Play Therapy training workshops self-esteem Sand Tray Therapy therapy games play therapy news
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