Exploring Child-Centered Play Therapy
The Collective Skillshare is a dynamic lunch-and-learn style workshop series designed to foster ongoing professional development and community connection.
This month, we have the pleasure of learning from and with fellow member Judy Ko.
This brief introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) explores how a non-directive, relationship-based approach allows children to lead their own healing through play. Grounded in the belief that children have an innate capacity for growth, the presentation highlights how therapeutic play can be engaged to increase sensory regulation, nurture emotional expression and grow resilience.
Through this workshop, participants will gain:
Insight into the power of play and how children use play as their natural language to communicate thoughts, feelings, experiences, and needs.
An understanding of the person-centered theory of change that can facilitate children’s play
Review Axline’s 8 core principles of Child-Centered Play Therapy, including the therapist’s role and the importance of the therapeutic relationship.
Consider play themes and polarities as a way to track progress and conceptualize treatment planning
Container
We will meet virtually via Zoom. You’ll receive the link to join the morning of the offering.
The first 35 minutes of the workshop will be a combination of didactic and communal discussion and it’s completely OK for you to eat your lunch while listening. The last 15 minutes will be protected for questions and conversation.
Exchange
Free for Shelterwood Members. Participation includes 1 CEU.
Authorization
Participation includes 1 continuing education unit, if desired. These CEUs are authorized and approved by the NASW Washington State Chapter. Our provider #1975-507. Licensed social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors are eligible.
Judy Ko
Child & Family Therapist
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Judy Ko is an expressive arts and play therapist serving children and families in the Seattle area, with a focus on neurodivergence and supporting families in their unique contexts.