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Survives Trauma, Thrives in Drama:
Incorporating Trauma-Informed Play Therapy with Children and Adolescents (Recorded))

Previously Recorded

Presenter: Christina Scott, LPCC-S, NCC

Learning Objectives:

Define complex trauma and identify effects it can have on children and adolescents.
Identify the three phases of an integrative play therapy approach to treating trauma in young people.
Demonstrate at least two interventions for each phase.

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As many therapists know- or really, any of us who once walked the halls of middle school, drama is a culture of childhood and adolescence. Beneath the drama of catty comments and backhanded compliments often lies a foundation built on complex trauma. Drama is another word for play, and external drama can offer a mask to underlying trauma ingrained in a person’s psyche. Adolescence is a time of uncertainty, of transition, of multiple changes into the unfamiliar and unknown. Add in the pervasive effects of complex trauma- multiple traumatic events or exposure, and viola! You have concocted a perfect storm of tumultuous teen angst.

This training aims to examine the underlying factors of complex trauma, as this form of developmental trauma influences all facets of a young person’s life. Therapists can benefit from a three-phase play therapy approach to stabilizing that traumatized child or teen, addressing underlying trauma themes and helping the young person reconnect with self, others, and the world around them. As deep-seated as trauma can be, it can defy any language to describe it. Therapists can use the language of play to cross these barriers and help the child client access and share their story.

(Trainer: Christina Scott, LPCC-S, NCC, is a licensed counselor and supervisor, Registered Play Therapist, and is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. A proud geek therapist, Christina co-authored a chapter in the book, Using Superheroes and Villains in Counseling and Play Therapy: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals (edited by Lawrence C. Rubin). Her newest ventures include starting an online solo private practice and teaming up with her pal Elise Gambill in starting the Two Nerdy Counselors YouTube channel where they share free interventions. Christina strives to help her fellow geeks reach their full potential.)

Learning Objectives:

Define complex trauma and identify effects it can have on children and adolescents.
Identify the three phases of an integrative play therapy approach to treating trauma in young people.
Demonstrate at least two interventions for each phase.

Agenda:

6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Discuss complex trauma and implications of complex trauma in the treatment of youth.

6:30 -7:00 p.m. Describe the three phases of an integrative play therapy approach aimed at treating complex trauma.

7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Examine and practice play therapy interventions during various phases of trauma-informed treatment.

This presentation is open to:

Social Workers
Professional Counselors
Therapists
Psychologists
Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services

Course Level: intermediate

Level of Clinician: intermediate

New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

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There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.

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