Child Development in Play Therapy

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Meraki Institute of Learning at Tanager

Enhance your knowledge of child development theories, stages, & tasks as well as how to apply them throughout the course of play therapy.

Play Therapy Training Events

The Meraki Institute of Learning at Tanager Place is an approved provider by the Association for Play Therapy. Our APT approvided Provider number is #16-457

<ul><li><strong>Live, In-Person Workshop</strong></li><li><strong>6.5 hrs Play Therapy Contact CE </strong>APT Approved Provider #16-457</li><li><strong>Workshop Level: All</strong></li><li><strong>Presenter: Jennie Null, LMFT, RPT-S</strong></li></ul>

<h2>Workshop Description</h2>
Understanding child development is critical to providing quality treatment using play therapy. Play therapists apply their knowledge and expertise of child development across all phases of treatment including assessment, treatment planning and intervention, and  caregiver consultation, collaboration and discharge. This workshop is designed to provide play therapists with a working knowledge of key theories of child development and how to integrate them through the therapeutic process of play therapy. This workshop will also incorporate current trends in research and child development and how play therapists of all levels can benefit by applying them to their everyday play therapy practice. 
When providing play therapy to a child, a therapist also serves as an important resource to caretakers and others involved in the child's care. This workshop will also provide tools and practice for play therapists to  apply their understanding of child development to  increase effectiveness  and confidence  when  providing consultation and psychoeducation.

<h2>Workshop Objectives:</h2>
After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:<ul><li>Describe at least 4 theories of child development which apply to the practice of play therapy</li><li>Identify developmental stages/phases for at least 3 play therapy clients.</li><li>Describe 3 ways to use understanding of child development to enhance assessment and history taking in play therapy</li><li>Design play therapy treatment plan goals that are informed by child development</li><li>Create play therapy interventions appropriate for child&#x27;s current stage of development</li><li> Utilize understanding of child development when providing consultation as a play therapist  for caretakers and other supports</li></ul><h2>Workshop Schedule: </h2>
There will be a 1 hour lunch from 12pm-1pm offered when attendees are invited to either explore local dining options, or enjoy a packed lunch while staying at the training facility. There will be breaks offered throughout the workshop time. 

<p>Play Therapy Training Hours: 6.5 Contact CE</p><ul><li>Theories-2 hours</li><li>Skills &amp; Methods- 3 hours</li><li>Special Topics-1 hour</li></ul><p>Play therapy credit available to mental health professionals &amp; graduate students in a mental health program. APT Approved Provider #16-457</p>

<h2>Workshop Presenter</h2><p>Jennie Null LMFT, RPT-S  |  Meraki Institute of Learning Director</p>
Lifelong learning and growth are at the core of Jennie's personal and professional values. She has continued to grow in her career as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist  and Registered Play Therapy Supervisor. She has completed advanced trainings in Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing(EMDR), impact and treatment of trauma, Clinical Supervision, Restorative Practices, and Leadership. Jennie is an experienced trainer providing expertise in the areas of trauma, resilience, well-being, leadership, clinical supervision, and clinical practice with children, families and adults. Seeing others have a spark of excitement when they learn something new inspires Jennie to continue serving others in her roles as therapist for a small caseload and as the Director  for the Meraki Institute of Learning at Tanager Place.

<h3>DETAILED R﻿EFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY</h3><p>All cancellation/refund requests should be submitted by email to merakiinstitute@tanagerplace.org. 
</p><p>For a full refund, request must be received no later than 7 calendar days prior to workshop/event date. 
</p><p>Partial Refunds will be issued for requests sent less than 7 calendar days prior to workshop/event date. Partial refund is considered a refund of the registration fee minus administrative fees outlined below:
</p><ul><li>$25 administrative fee for a half-day workshop</li><li>$50 administrative fee for a full-day workshop
</li><li>$75 administrative fee for 2-day workshop
</li></ul><p>No refund will be issued for any requests not received at least 24 hours before the event start time.
</p><p>Meraki Institute of Learning at Tanager Place reserves the right to cancel/postpone an event due to insufficient enrollment. Meraki Institute of Learning will email registered attendees at least 5 calendar days before event date to notify of the cancellation/postponement. Registered attendees will be provided the option to transfer enrollment to future event date or receive a full refund. 
</p><p>Meraki Institute of Learning at Tanager Place reserves the right to cancel/postpone an event due to inclement weather, instructor illness or instructor family emergency. In the event this occurs, registered attendees will receive e-mail notification before event start time. Meraki Institute of Learning at Tanager Place will send email notification to registered attendees within 10days of cancelled event to announce rescheduled event date. Attendees will be provided the option to transfer enrollment to future event or receive a full refund.
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