Using Reflecting Feelings in Your Play Therapy Practice: The Foundational Skill That Benefits Both Children and Their Parents
About this Event

One of the most foundational skills in Play Therapy is Reflecting Feelings, but recent data shows that it is the most underused skill among play therapists. In this workshop, you will receive a Reflecting Feelings crash course, that includes a deep dive into the skill (both theoretically and practically), tips for effective application with parents, articulation of the skill, why it is necessary, and strategies to make it more of a routine in your Play Therapy practice.

Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate effective use of Reflecting Feelings in Play Therapy practice
Utilize knowledge of Reflecting Feelings skills to communicate and coach parents
Apply knowledge of new emotions to clinical practice, as part of an expanded emotional vocabulary

Participants limited to 50.

Level of training: Intermediate Level | Play Therapy Skills and Methods

This virtual event is sponsored by the Virginia Association for Play Therapy (VAPT). The program offers 3.0 LIVE WEBINAR CE upon successful completion of post-test; full and visible attendance is required. This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar." VAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education credits specific to play therapy. VAPT maintains responsibility for the program. APT Approved Provider 01-109

About our presenter: Dr. Brenna Hicks, PhD, LMHC-S, RPT™ is a licensed, private-practice play therapist and owner of The Kid Counselor Center in the Tampa Bay area. Brenna has been blogging and podcasting about play therapy and parenting since 2006. Her newest podcast, Play Therapy Podcast, has become the epicenter for Child-Centered Play Therapists worldwide. She has been featured in The New York Times, and on CNN and iVillage. She has taught for the University of Wyoming and the University of South Florida, and authored the book, Device Detox: A Parent’s Guide To Reducing Usage, Preventing Tantrums, And Raising Happier Kids. A native Floridian, she loves the beach, the sun, and Rays baseball with her husband and son.

HANDOUTS: Handouts and confirmation will be sent a few days prior to the training.

CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds.

PHOTO RELEASE: By registering for this training, you are giving permission for VAPT to use any photographs (screen shots) that are taken during the event containing your likeness for as long as VAPT deems appropriate and desirable. Photographs may be used on the VAPT website, social media pages, and/or newsletter for any purpose. By completing the registration, you are also consenting to waive any rights to the photographs indefinitely. If you do not wish to have your photo used, it is your responsibility to notify VAPT of your request to be omitted.