CHESAPEAKE BEACH PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS

Play Therapy Institute

The New Y-CAPP, Inc.

1500 Brook Road

Richmond, VA  23220

Tel.#  410-535-4942 Fax: 410-414-9902

Dates:                                   July 28 - August 1, 2008

When:                                   Monday  - Friday

Time:                                     8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Cost:                                      $110.00 per workshop.  For the entire Summer series, $525.00 which is a $25 discount.

                                               Register with one other person and pay half price.  Two can register for the price of one.

                                               We accept credit card payments.

CEUs:                                    6 CEUs per day. 

Registration Deadline:       July 25.  Register NOW to get the 2 for 1 Special!!!

YOU MAY REGISTER FOR ONE OR ALL OF THE WORKSHOP, IT IS YOUR CHOICE!

Summer Institute:  Techniques include play, cognitive behavior, and art interventions.  A combination of theory and practice with a strong emphasis on skill building will be provided.  This series is offered as a five-day training.  We recommend that you attend the entire series, however, you are welcome to choose any of the workshops.

Monday, July 28: Gwen Corley, LCSW

FUNDAMENTALS OF PLAY THERAPY

Beginners will gain an understanding of play therapy and learn how it differs from regular play.  History and theory of play therapy will be presented as well as how to implement the play therapy process from beginning to end.  Participants will learn how to set up the therapy room, identify

 themes, therapeutic responses and specific interventions during the various stages of play therapy.

Tuesday, July 29 & Wednesday, July 30:  Mary Ortwein, MSW, LMFT

CHILD-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY

During this 12-hour session, you will be introduced to the entire play therapy process from start to finish, including learning how to make skilled responses, identifying therapeutic themes and isseus, tracking progress, and making decisions surrounding termination of sessions.  You will also examine how to select toys for the playroom and work with parents effectively.  This workshop will provide a framework for conducting play therapy in order for you to begin conducting this work immediately.     

Day#1 will include didactic information and videotape presentation.  Day #2 will provide role-play and h ands on practice.  If you are serious about play therapy, this workshop is a MUST!  All participants must attend both days.

Thursday, July 31; Sonia Hinds, APRN, BC

Kaleidoscope of Art/Play Therapy Techniques

An array of play techniques to engage and reach children will be taught and demonstrated. Rationale behind the various techniques will be explained.  Participants will be able to observe demonstrations as well as practice the techniques.  Interventions to help children build self-esteem, identify and tolerate a wide range of feelings, death and dying issues and anger management strategies will be included.  This workshop is highly experiential and interactive. 

Friday, August 1:  Sonia Hinds, APRN, BC          

PLAY THERAPY WITH THE ANGRY CHILD

This workshop will focus on the psychodynamics of anger, some reasons why it occurs and how it is manifested in children.  Specific strategies for working with the child in the playroom as well as to coach parents in managing the childs behavior will be explored.

APPROVAL:

CBPS is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category I continuing education programs.  Recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors to offer CEUs for National Counselors.  NBCC  Provider #5763.  Approved by the Maryland Board of Psychology to sponsor Category A CE programs.  Approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer CE programs specific in play therapy.   APT Provider #97-034.  Approved by the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California to offer CEUs for <FCC and LCSW.  Approval #PCE1466. CBPS maintains responsibility for the training. Social Work Board in VA recognizes MDs CEUs.

Cancellation Policy:

If you are not able to attend a seminar at least 10 working days prior written notice must be received in our office.  $25.00 is retained for processing.  If you are not able to attend, please consider the following options:  1.  Have someone replace you  2.  Attend another session   3. Obtain a voucher to be used within six months.  If you do not cancel in advance, you will not receive a refund or credit.  For Track A, cancellations will not be honored 30 days after the cycle begins.  We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a workshop due to low attendance or inclement weather.  We also reserve the right to substitute instructors.