PLAY THERAPY TRAINING PROGRAM

This program provides professionals and students in the community with the opportunity to learn more about play therapy or to receive the training necessary to become a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). The Play Therapy Program is offered as a series of six weekend workshops that are each worth 25 continuing education hours. Individuals can attend one or all of the workshops.

In order to become an RPT, individuals must have a total of 150 continuing education hours in play therapy. Workshops include content required of any mental health professional interested in attaining a Registered Play Therapy credential. The play therapy education requirement can be met if an individual attends all six of the weekend workshops.

These workshops are consistent with guidelines established by the Association for Play Therapy and pertain to four main areas:

• Play Therapy History

• Play Therapy Theories

• Play Therapy Techniques and Methods

• Play Therapy Applications

WORKSHOP #1August 5-7, 2016

PRINCIPLES OF PLAY THERAPYThis workshop will provide information about the rationale, philosophy, history and theoretical underpinnings specific to the application of play therapy with various populations and in different settings. Basic facilitation skills, specific goals, and the role of the play therapist will be explored and practiced in relation to specific theories and in terms of general process of play therapy.

Learning Objectives:1. Describe the benefits, philosophies, and rationale of play therapy

techniques with various populations in different settings.2. Demonstrate an ability to perform basic play therapy

facilitation skills using interventions presented through role-plays and small group activities.

3. Identify at least two ways the activities presented and practiced can be used as interventions with various play therapy clients in the community.

WORKSHOP #2October 28-30, 2016

GAMES, ACTIVITIES AND EXPRESSIVE ART IN PLAY THERAPYThe therapeutic power of selected games, structured activities and expressive arts will be explored as they pertain to play therapy. Techniques specific to art, drama, children’s literature, puppets and music will be illuminated as ideal mediums through which children and adolescents express and heal themselves through the process of play therapy. Basic techniques and strategies for incorporating such tools and techniques will be described and demonstrated.

Learning Objectives:1. Describe the benefits of selected games, structured

activities and expressive arts in play therapy.2. Demonstrate basic ability to perform play therapy

techniques using creative interventions presented through role-plays and small group activities.

3. Identify at least two ways the activities presented and practiced can be used as interventions with various play therapy clients in the community.

WORKSHOP #3December 2-4, 2016

SYSTEMATIC INTERVENTIONS: GROUP, FILIAL AND FAMILY PLAY THERAPYBasic theoretical and philosophical concepts related to systems theory, group therapy and family counseling will be presented. Group logistics, process, conflict resolution and group facilitation skills will be described. In addition, methods will be covered illustrating how to implement filial therapy for parents to become healthy agents in their children’s lives.

Learning Objectives:1. Describe the benefits of play therapy techniques when

working with groups and families.2. Demonstrate basic ability to perform play therapy

techniques when working with groups and families using creative interventions presented through role-plays and small group activities.

3. Identify at least two ways the play therapy activities presented and practiced can be used as interventions with groups and families in the community.

WORKSHOP #4February 24-26, 2017

PLAY THERAPY AND CREATIVE INTERVENTIONS WITH ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTSResearch has indicated that play therapy is an effective treatment modality with people of all ages. This workshop will explore the process of play therapy and creative interventions when working with adolescents and adults. Multicultural considerations and societal influences that specifically pertain to this population will also be addressed.

Learning Objectives:1. Describe the benefits of selected games, structured activities

and expressive arts in play therapy with adolescents and adults.2. Demonstrate basic ability to perform play therapy techniques

with adolescents and adults using creative interventions presented through role-plays and small group activities.

3. Identify at least two ways the play therapy activities presented and practiced can be used as interventions with adolescents and adults in the community.

WORKSHOP #5April 21-23, 2017

SANDTRAY AND NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES IN PLAY THERAPYThrough experiential sandtray exercises and didactic methods, information about the rationale, history and general application of sandtray in play therapy will be illustrated. Basic facilitation skills, theoretical constructs and strategies for processing sandtray and narration techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.

Learning Objectives:1. Describe the benefits of sandtray and narration techniques

in play therapy.2. Demonstrate basic ability to perform sandtray and

narration techniques in play therapy presented through role-plays and small group activities.

3. Identify at least two ways sandtray and narration techniques presented and practiced can be used as interventions with various play therapy clients in the community.

WORKSHOP #6June 9-11, 2017

ADDRESSING TRAUMA AND LOSS THROUGH PLAY THERAPYThis workshop will investigate specific issues faced by children, adolescents and families affected by difficult environmental and systematic situations. The implications of abuse, crisis, death and divorce will be reviewed as they pertain to the process. The process of play, techniques, treatment plans and consultation procedures will also be explored.

Learning Objectives:1. Describe the benefits of addressing trauma and loss in

children, adolescents and families utilizing play therapy techniques.

2. Demonstrate basic ability to perform play therapy techniques presented through role-plays and small group activities addressing trauma and loss in children, adolescents and families.

3. Identify at least two ways the activities presented and practiced can be used as interventions addressing trauma and loss in children, adolescents and families.

INSTRUCTOR:Dr. Sharon Silverberg is a Registered Play Therapist supervisor and serves as the director of the Play Therapy Program at ODU. She is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Services in the Darden College of Education. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she has more than 13 years of clinical experience; her areas of clinical expertise include children/adolescents, adults, couples and families, and clinical supervision.

PLAY THERAPISTTherapy Certification Program offered by Old Dominion University. For:

• Counselors • Social Workers • Psychologists • Marriage and Family Therapists • And Other Mental Health Professionals

REGISTRATION FORM

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY/STATE/ZIP

TELEPHONE

EMAIL

METHOD OF PAYMENT:Number of Workshops x $320.00 = $______ (total amount)

o Visa ❏ o Mastercard

CARD #

EXP DATE 3-DIGIT SECURITY CODE

CARDHOLDER’S NAME

SIGNATURE

Registration Fee: $320 per 3-day workshop

25 contact hours awarded for each 3-day workshop.

Old Dominion University is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to play therapy (APT Provider #08-234).

Continuing education credit has been approved for all Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors in Virginia (NBCC Provider Number 4111).

The Old Dominion University Graduate Counseling Program and the Darden College of Education maintain responsibility for the program.

For workshop registration, call (757) 683-4247 or mail your payment and registration form to Old Dominion University, College of Continuing Education and Professional Development, 1009 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529 ATTN: Derek Harrell, Continuing Education Unit.

For information regarding content of workshops or becoming a Registered Play Therapist, email Dr. Sharon Silverberg at ssilverb@odu.edu or call the College of Continuing Education and Professional Development at 757-453-6856.

Cancellation Notice: If for any reason, you wish to cancel your registration, your cancellation must be received in writing at least one week prior to the workshop start date. You will be assessed a $25 cancellation fee. For more information, please call 757-453-6856.

SCHEDULE: All workshops are held on Fridays, 5 - 9 p.m.,Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Sundays, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.with a half-hour lunch break; lunch not included.

Since seats are limited to the first 25 participants, registration is required. Participants MUST register to reserve a spot prior to the actual weekend workshop.

Workshop #1: PRINCIPLES OF PLAY THERAPY August 5-7, 2016 CRN: 201615-90029

Workshop #2: GAMES, ACTIVITIES AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS IN PLAY THERAPY

October 28-30, 2016 CRN: 201625-90007

Workshop #3: SYSTEMATIC INTERVENTIONS: GROUP, FILIAL AND FAMILY PLAY THERAPY

December 2-4, 2016 CRN: 201625-90008

Workshop #4: PLAY THERAPY AND CREATIVE INTERVENTIONS WITH ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS

February 24-26, 2017 CRN: 201635-90001

Workshop #5: SANDTRAY AND NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES IN PLAY THERAPY

April 21-23, 2017 CRN: 201645-90001 Workshop #6: ADDRESSING TRAUMA AND LOSS THROUGH

PLAY THERAPY June 9-11, 2017 CRN: 201645-90002

Workshops will take place in the Strome College of Business, Room 1009 Constant Hall.

Directions: From I-64, take exit 276 Naval Base/Terminal Blvd. Merge onto International Terminal Blvd. toward Hampton Blvd. Turn left on Hampton Blvd. and continue approximately 2.4 miles. The ODU campus will be on your right.

Hotel arrangements: Hotel arrangements: The SpringHill Suites by Marriott is located directly across Hampton Boulevard from the campus. The hotel offers ODU discount rates. Call (888) ODU-7488. 1E

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Sponsored by:The Darden College of Education

CACREP-accredited Counselor Education Program and the College of Continuing

Education and Professional Development at Old Dominion University.