Jennifer Lefebre – Play Therapy for Tweens and Teens: Strategies to Build Rapport, Invite Emotional Expression, and Navigate the Unique Challenges of this Developmental Stage

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• [Instant Download] – Immediately deliver the download link after receiving the payment Purchase Jennifer Lefebre - Play Therapy for Tweens and Teens: Strategies to Build Rapport, Invite Emotional Expression, and Navigate the Unique Challenges of this Developmental Stage courses at here with PRICE $219.99 $41 Faculty:Jennifer LefebreDuration:6 Hours 7 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Mar 21, 2019 Description Manual - Play Therapy for Tweens and Teens (2.57 MB) 50 Pages Available after Purchase Instructions for ASHA Credit - SELF STUDY ONLY - 03/21/19 (38.5 KB) Available after Purchase Outline ADVANCING ADOLESCENT TREATMENT WITH PLAY THERAPYWhy Play Therapy?

• What is It, and How is It Different with Teens and Tweens?Evidence supporting the benefits of play and creativity with this populationTherapeutic powers of playNeurobiology of play & impact on trauma and attachmentAvoid pitfalls when working with teens and tweensThe frustration factor ~ use of cognitive skills and languageUnderstand the difference between resistance, opposition and shut-downPlay-based assessments and icebreakers to increase engagementLimitations & potential risksFrom Client-Centered to CBT, a Myriad of Play Therapy Approaches as Applied to AdolescentsDevelopmental Play TherapyCognitive Behavioral Play TherapyAdlerian Play TherapyClient-centered Play Therapy​Theraplay®Play therapy with families and groupsADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT ~ TASKS, THEORIES & CHALLENGESPhysical, Cognitive, Moral, and Psychosocial Development Changes and Milestones of Tweens and TeensAutonomy from parents & familyRelationships, friendships & intimacyIdentity developmentMoral reasoning & physical and intellectual growthInfluences of Culture, Heredity, Environment and Social Setting on AdolescentsSocial media, television and movies, music, electronics…oh my!This is the world we live in…how it effects treatment and growthStriking a BalanceStructure & freedom and independence & connectionVerbal intellect & playfulness and creativityStrategies to teach caregivers how to play with their adolescents, and how to make these experiences part of their daily routinesPROVEN PLAY THERAPY TECHNIQUESEnjoy the Silence ~ How to Use Silence to Increase Engagement and Therapeutic RapportTry not to laughHide & seek & peek-a-booWhat might this be?

• What can this do??Walk this Way ~ Embodied Play Therapy and Movement Techniques to Increase Emotional and Behavioral RegulationThe floor is lava...The floor is quick sandMirror, mirrorTrauma-informed yogaWhat’s on Your Play List?

• ~ How to Use Music to Facilitate Therapeutic DiscussionTrashballsCatch the beatWhat are you listening to?Enter Sandman ~ The Use of Sandtrays to Facilitate Verbal and Nonverbal Expressions of Thoughts, Feelings and BehaviorsSafe PlaceFutureramaHalf & halfHow to Use Drawing, Paint, Clay, Masks, and More!

• Faculty Jennifer Lefebre, Psy.D., RPT-S Related seminars and products: 8 Jennifer Lefebre, Psy.D., RPT-S, TCTSY-F, is a clinical psychologist, registered play therapist supervisor, and trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator.

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