Module 6: Theraplay Application and Role Play
Overview
In this two-part workshop, participants consolidate all they have learned in previous Theraplay® courses in order to apply their knowledge to begin working with play therapy clients.
In the first part, practitioners will apply their knowledge of Theraplay theory to their actual clients through role play application. This training demonstrates how to use Theraplay as a telehealth play therapy intervention with children and families effectively. Practitioners will learn how to plan play therapy sessions that will meet the needs of the child and support the capacity of the caregiver via telehealth. This training will also provide information regarding how to determine if a family is appropriate for Telehealth Theraplay and how best to address dysregulation, resistance, or a crisis remotely. The training provides explicit direction and practice on how to provide support to the parent within the limitations traditionally faced with remote work. This portion of the training is delivered virtually.
In the second part of the training, practitioners will apply their knowledge of Theraplay theory to their actual clients through in-person role play application. This training demonstrates how to use Theraplay as a play therapy intervention with children and families effectively. Practitioners will learn the various Theraplay activities and how to plan play therapy sessions that meet the needs of the child and caregiver to support the development of healthy attachment and relational health. This portion of the training is delivered in-person.
Prerequisite: Module 1,2, 3, 4 and 5
CEs: 5.5
Required for certification
This training provides an overview of why Theraplay telehealth can be a powerful intervention for families
- This training provides an extensive experience and application of the theory presented in previous models including how to deliver activities that support:
- Structure and the creation of felt safety
- Engagement and using the power of co-regulation to optimize a child’s functioning in relationship
- Nurture and meeting the need for physical comfort and connection
- Challenge and the ability to support growth and resilience
- The training provides explicit direction and practice on how to provide support to the parent within the limitations traditionally faced with remote work
- This training outlines how to identify when Theraplay Telehealth is not clinically indicated as an appropriate intervention
- This training provides direction on what a practitioner should do when met with resistance, dysregulation, and other concerning behavior remotely and in-person.
- Identify and deliver play therapy activities based on all four Theraplay dimensions
- Identify if a family is appropriate for Theraplay delivered via telehealth play therapy
- Identify four ways to prepare yourself and the family for Theraplay Telehealth sessions
- Demonstrate ability to create a complete play therapy session plan based on specific clients
- Identify at least three play therapy activities that support the four dimensions (Structure/Engagement/Nurture/Challenge) in Theraplay Telehealth sessions
- Identify at least three play therapy activities that support Structure in Theraplay In-Person sessions
- Identify at least three play therapy activities that support Engagement in Theraplay In-Person sessions
- Identify at least three play therapy activities that support Nurture in Theraplay In-Person sessions
- Identify at least three play therapy activities that support Challenge in Theraplay In-Person sessions
- Demonstrate ability to guide parents through the four dimensions in an In-Person session
- Demonstrate the ability to plan and lead a full Theraplay In-Person session