What Now? An Advanced Play Therapy Discussion Group
Presented by Juliet Fortino, LPC, RPT-S and Jenn Pereira, Ph.D., LPC, RPT-S
Do you ever wonder if you’re on the right track? Are you ever not sure of your play therapy approach with clients? Do you ever question your play therapy self with, “Hmm..now what?" Well, you’re not alone. Many seasoned play therapists still wonder what they’re doing with clients and if they are taking the right approach in the play therapy room. Come join this discussion group to explore how to take your basic skills to the next level. (This play therapy workshop assumes some prior training in play therapy and basic skill level in play therapy practice.)
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Describe play therapy theories that impact decision-making approaches in practice.
- Analyze “typical” play therapy strategies used in your practice and impact on clients.
- Discuss difficulties that impede your growth as a play therapist.
- Create a plan for taking your play therapy practice to a deeper level.
Level of training: Intermediate-Advanced
3 CEs toward the Techniques/Methods Content Requirement
About our presenters: Juliet Fortino, MC, LPC, RPT-S works with Children and Families involved with the Department of Child Safety and the various child mental health agencies in the Tucson community in a private practice setting. She has 20 years experience working with child trauma, abuse, attachment, and play therapy. She currently uses play therapy in individual and family therapy to help children heal from their previous traumas. She has extensive experience working with children of all ages, including the 0-5 age group. She speaks locally and nationally on a variety of topics.
Dr. Jenn Pereira is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Approved Supervisor in Arizona and Florida and has been a Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor for 12 years. Jenn's first love is Child Centered Play Therapy and she has worked with children and families using CCPT for 18 years. She also teaches counseling skills and play therapy for Arizona State University as a Clinical Associate Professor. Jenn presents frequently on Play Therapy and Sand Tray and loves to work with the community to raise awareness of the needs of the culture of children. she specializes in attachment and trauma work across the life span.
AZAPT Members $45
NonMembers $55
Check in at the door begins at 8:45 a.m.
AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph, video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than November 1st. Cancellations are subject to a $25 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested.