This training focuses on using board games (traditional, therapeutic, therapist created, and tablet games) in child and play therapy. Typical uses, special considerations, and therapy goals related to using board games in child and play therapy will be covered. Play therapy approaches that integrate board games will be presented along with examples of the therapeutic powers of play. Ways to incorporate board games to align with therapy goals will be covered. Several popular board games will be discussed with examples of modification for a more therapeutic experience. Video clip examples will be presented, and experiential exercises provided. This is a home study training, but it includes an interactive/experiential component where participants are asked to complete exercises. Complete this informative and interactive training at your own pace, gain CE Hours, and enhance your therapy skills.
Define at least four common uses for board games in child and play therapy.
Describe special considerations when using board games in child and play therapy.
Differentiate categories of board games including traditional, therapeutic, therapist created, and tablet games.
Name at least five ways to modify traditional board games in ways that are more therapeutic and address play therapy goals.
Explain at least 10 board game interventions to use in child and play therapy.
Describe special considerations when using electronic tablet games in child and play therapy sessions.
This training is approved for 6 CE Hrs (home study, non-contact). Robert Jason Grant Ed.D APT Approved Provider #12-318 for continuing education. AutPlay Therapy Clinic has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6595.
Board Games in Child and Play Therapy
Using Board Games in Child and Play Therapy
Exercise One: Board Games Through the Ages
Exercise Two: How Have You Used Board Games
Exercise Three: Article The Use of Games in Play Therapy
Exercise Four: Video Clip Using Board Games in Play Therapy Part 1 and Part 2
Exercise Five: Video Clip Break the Ice
Exercise Six: Create A Game
Exercise Seven: Let's Play
Exercise Eight: Article Video Games in Psychotherapy
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