Trauma therapy with children: Applying neurobiologically informed therapeutic play approaches

Venue:  Tailrace Centre

1 Waterfront Drive, Riverside

Time:  9:30am – 4:00pm

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided (please advise of dietary requirements at time of registration)

This workshop demystifies the ‘how to’ of trauma recovery therapy by providing a robust clinical framework for the therapeutic process, and focussing on interventions that are neurobiologically sensitive for the child. 

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

·    Enhance understanding of the neurobiology of play, distress, trauma and recovery.

·    Integrate the use of play into existing evidence-based practice approaches with children.

·    Apply principles of trauma-informed practice, the 3-Phase Trauma Therapy Model, and the Play Therapy Dimensions Model – Revised (PTDM–R) to the therapeutic process when using play-based approaches.

·   Build practitioner self-awareness of their own capacities when using play-based approaches with children through engagement in experiential activities using a range of play therapy mediums. 

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This workshop is highly relevant for psychologists, social workers, counsellors, occupational therapists etc. It is also suitable for those working with vulnerable children and families across the community services sector such as family support services, child safety and OoHC.

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Access to workshop documents (e.g. PowerPoint presentation and other handouts) will be provided to participants prior to the training through a secure log-in via the Psychology and Play Therapy Australia website.  Login details will be provided to participants via email 1 week prior to the scheduled training.  No hard copies of the workshop documents will be provided at the training.

 By registering for this workshop, you agree to the terms and conditions which can be found at: Terms and Conditions