Family Play Genograms
Presented by: Jill A. Forsberg, LMFT, RPT-S™
Using a tried-and-true systemic intervention, the Genogram, this workshop will allow participant to deepen their work with families. Family Play Genograms allow the family members to break up old patterns and habits, see each other in new ways and tell family stories. Therapists get to see families in action, use metaphor to explore challenging ideas and understand family dynamic using Play Therapy. This training emphasizes the Powers of Play of Facilitating Communication and Enhancing Social Relationships.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- through the lens of play therapy, identify 3 developmentally appropriate Family Play Genogram directives.
- create a Family Play Genogram and practice processing it as you would in a play therapy setting.
- assess family patterns using a Family Play Genogram.
Level of training: Intermediate | Play Therapy Special Topics
This training is approved by APT Approved Provider 97-035 for 3 Contact CE hours.
Limited seating available.
Location: Skysong Building 1, Room 249 Imagination - upstairs on 2nd floor
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About our presenter: Jill Forsberg, LMFT, RPT-S™ is a therapist licensed in Washington State. An Arizona native, Jill graduated Arizona State University in 1997 and traded triple digit summers for milder climate in 1998. Now a Seattle “native,” Jill frequently travels to Scottsdale to see her five favorite people - four nephews and a niece. In Seattle Jill is a University Professor at Antioch University Seattle Couple and Family Therapy program and has a thriving private practice where she sees children, teens, families and individuals. Jill also supervises pre-licensed Associates in Washington and professionals seeking a RPT™. Jill has presented on the east and west coasts and internationally. Jill is a dog mom to two yellow labs, Stuart Little (12) and Charlotte Web (Charlie, 6). Jill can be seen around the greater Seattle area at dog parks, hiking trails or beaches.
AZAPT Members $50; Guests $60
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 September 1, 2025. Cancellations are subject to a $20 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds after September 1, 2025.
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