Three-Webinar Overview:

It is my belief that treating children and adolescents cannot begin from a primary focus on diagnosis in play therapy. Their tender sensory perceptions, challenging life experiences, physiological implications, together with innate personality traits and cultural values must be considered in developing a mindset of healing and resilience.  With the restorative essence of the child’s inner resources, sensory preferences, and play at its center, this series of three (3) play therapy webinars will focus upon the creation and utilization of Storytelling, Artistic, and StoryCraft Metaphors that can be at the heart of numerous multi-sensory play therapy interventions.

All approaches can be used in a variety of settings and with the favored treatment modality; i.e., sand tray, music, art, etc. Each of these three-hour webinars will include case examples to illustrate application, along with interactive exercises.

Description:

The development and use of metaphors create a bridge of connection between the listener and the therapeutic message within the story or activity. Focusing on an Ericksonian resiliency-focused perspective, we will look at how to use real-life experiences, cultural stories, and elements of nature as metaphors that can facilitate transformational healing, balance, and wellness for children who are facing life and learning challenges. Included will be examples showing how metaphors can connect to the innate gift of childhood curiosity and discovery.​

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how storytelling in play therapy is healthy for the brain and emotional development.
• Learn how to release your inner storyteller using four steps to develop a narrative in Play Therapy.
• Utilize everyday experiences as stories to help children and teens in Play Therapy.
• Identify how traditional cultural stories enrich the lives of children and teenagers in Play Therapy.
• Utilize elements of nature to create a storytelling metaphor in play therapy.