Each workshop is from 9am to 1pm and is open to mental health professionals and graduate students. The cost is $50 for each workshop, $40 each if you register for three or more, and $30 each for students. Register by calling or email The Village for Families and Children (860-236-4511 ext. 3763 or nschwan@villageforchildren.org and include “Play Therapy Training” in the subject line of your email).

This workshop will be a brief introduction to play therapy as a whole. After looking at the history of play therapy and the spectrum that play therapy models encompass, a very brief look at Piagets’ childhood development model will set the stage for the experiential part of the workshop. Types of play therapy and interventions will be proposed for each stage of development from childhood through adulthood. Come ready to play!

Workshop Objectives:

• Learn the difference in play therapy models that are non-directive (child-centered), directive and integrative (collaborative).
• Learn about types of play therapy interventions appropriate for young children and elementary school-aged children.
• Learn to use play therapy to engage resistant teenagers.