Creative Techniques in Child Therapy
It is said that you can’t enter any world for which you don’t have the language[i] and that is particularly true in working with children. Play is a child’s language and both play and expressive arts techniques provide an effective means for therapeutic work with children. Many play therapy techniques are evidence-based and effectively integrated with a variety of theoretical perspectives. In this two hour workshop, you will explore approaches to play therapy, the healing benefits of play and interventions to successfully engage and support children and families in addressing concerns including depression, anxiety, self-regulation and trauma. The class will include both didactic instruction, roleplays and activities with other participants.
[i] Ludwig Wittgenstein, Philosopher
[i] Ludwig Wittgenstein, Philosopher
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Jeannette Harroun, LMFT, RPT-S is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She has a private practice in Lafayette, CA where she provides psychotherapy and individual consultation and supervision. Her approach to therapy is described as positive, warm and playful. She strongly believes in the power of play in helping children and teens better understand and express themselves. She regularly uses play to address a variety of concerns including anxiety, self-regulation, self-esteem, attachment, tantrums and impulsivity, anxiety, depression, school and motivational issues, trauma, and divorce. She also enjoys supervising and mentoring others, providing consultation and supervision to other professionals. She is currently a collaborative supervisor for the Wright Institute and has taught at both the University of Phoenix and John F. Kennedy University. |
Her practice is located within the Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute (BAPTI) non-profit and professional community and she has served in several roles on the BAPTI Board of Directors including Marketing Director, Vice President and Treasurer. She is a member of both the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the Association for Play Therapy. She was the 2014 President of the San Francisco Chapter of the Association for Play Therapy and served on the SF-CALAPT Board from 2013 – 2015.
Her play therapy training includes child-centered play, sandtray, and filial therapy (both intensive and advanced coursework). In addition, she has a certificate in Mindful Schools K-12 Curriculum Training and in Neuroscience and Somatic Skill Building. She is a Positive Discipline Parent Educator and an American Psychological Association Adults and Children Together (ACT) Program facilitator (both parent educator and provider trainer).
Prior to becoming a therapist, Jeannette worked for the University of California where she became known both for her HR expertise and the collection of toys, she kept in her office for colleagues’ use in stress relief. Her slingshot animal collection was particularly popular. She continues to love toys and often adds to her current playroom collection. In addition, she’s an avid videogamer.
Her play therapy training includes child-centered play, sandtray, and filial therapy (both intensive and advanced coursework). In addition, she has a certificate in Mindful Schools K-12 Curriculum Training and in Neuroscience and Somatic Skill Building. She is a Positive Discipline Parent Educator and an American Psychological Association Adults and Children Together (ACT) Program facilitator (both parent educator and provider trainer).
Prior to becoming a therapist, Jeannette worked for the University of California where she became known both for her HR expertise and the collection of toys, she kept in her office for colleagues’ use in stress relief. Her slingshot animal collection was particularly popular. She continues to love toys and often adds to her current playroom collection. In addition, she’s an avid videogamer.
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For more information about this workshop, contact us at info@sfiap.com or (415) 617-5932.
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For information regarding workshop accommodations, and cancellation/refund policies, visit sfiap.com/faqs.
*There is also a 10% discount if you register groups of 4+ at a time. Please contact us by phone (415) 617-5932 or email info@sfiap.com.
**Attendees from other countries who can not afford the US rate can contact us to have a comparable purchasing power ratio for their country applied. The ratio is calculated based on the information provided here. Please email info@sfiap.com for more information.
**Attendees from other countries who can not afford the US rate can contact us to have a comparable purchasing power ratio for their country applied. The ratio is calculated based on the information provided here. Please email info@sfiap.com for more information.
“Very informative. Peaked my interest in taking additional workshops.” |
"I valued most the hands on practice I was able to have during the training because it helped to grow confidence in applying the techniques."
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“Lot’s of practical info! Will apply model”
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For More Information Contact Us At info@sfiap.com or (415) 617-5932
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Information on Continuing Education Credit for Health Professionals
• CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (IAP) which is sponsoring this program. The Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
• LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFTs, and other mental health professionals from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
• For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, or about CE, contact the Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy at info@sfiap.com.
• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
• LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFTs, and other mental health professionals from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
• For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, or about CE, contact the Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy at info@sfiap.com.
*There will be a dog present with Dr. Sutton at all trainings.
**3107 Fillmore St is an older building, which does not have an elevator.
**3107 Fillmore St is an older building, which does not have an elevator.
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