Play Therapy with Angry Children: Creating Play-Based Activities Together

Presented by Amanda Robinson, LPC-S, RPT-S™

Learning Objectives

Anger and aggression in children can be intimidating for play therapists, but it doesn’t have to be!

Research shows over and over that play therapy is beneficial for reducing anger and improving emotional regulation. This presentation aims to empower play therapists and increase their comfort level with anger by “tapping into” therapists’ own creativity and problem-solving.

Participants will learn about theories of anger, ways to respond from both non-directive and directive play therapy orientations, and how to work with parents effectively. They will go home with tons of creative play therapy strategies – some offered by the presenter, and some created in real time during this interactive training.

Training Objectives

Learn to describe at least three psychological theories of how anger develops in children.

Identify skills of non-directive play therapy for utilizing with angry clients in therapy.

Create directive play therapy exercises for utilizing with angry clients in therapy.
Determine a client’s progress in treatment using a play therapy lens.

Details

Date

April 26, 2024

Time

1:00pm to 4:00pm CT

Pricing

$90

Location

Ensemble Therapy

Northwest Austin Location
4210 Spicewood Springs, Suite 203
Austin, Texas 78759

Presented by

Amanda Robinson, LPC-S, RPT-S™

Amanda earned her BA in Psychology from Hardin-Simmons University and her MA in Professional Counseling from Texas State University.

She is in private practice in Austin, Texas, where she works with children and teens with anxiety, trauma, and “big feelings.” She is also passionate about her work with parents and facilitates Child Parent Relationship Therapy groups.

Amanda is the author of Anger Management Skills Workbook for Kids, as well as another workbook which is still in the publishing stages. Her favorite ways to play include baking, writing, and being outside with her husband, dog, and baby boy.

Good to Know

This is an in-person training and will not be recorded. Please dress comfortably, bring a water bottle, and anything else you need to feel comfortable in a classroom setting for the duration of our training.

In your confirmation email, you will receive additional information about location, but please note that we are located on the second floor, and participants must be able to climb stairs.

This training will provide 3 CE Credits.

This training will provide 3 contact hours. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the full presentation and complete the post-presentation evaluation.

Ensemble Therapy is an Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy (APT), Approved Provider 23-706. Ensemble Therapy is an approved provider endorsed by an international organization and therefore trainings quality for the 50% CEs mandated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) for LPC and LMFT. Play Therapy credit is available to mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health program.

It is the responsibility of the attendee to verify whether CE credit offered by the Ensemble Learning Center meets the regulations of the participant’s licensing/certification board.

Before registering, please see our Frequently Asked Questions, including cancellations and refund policy, at the bottom of this page.

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FAQ's

Are your learning sessions only for clinically licensed professionals, or can others attend?

We welcome any human interested in learning and supporting the therapeutic healing of children and adolescents through research-based practices. We must never forget that through this important work, we are fostering the next generation of healthy humans. What we do with our youth today will have a lasting and contagious impact for the rest of their lives.

The learning sessions we offer are designed for professional counselors, social workers, school counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, play therapists, teachers, occupational therapists, child life specialists, school administration, graduate students, and caregivers. The content of our learning sessions is presented at the graduate level using inclusive & friendly approaches - beginners are welcome!

Are continuing education credits offered for all trainings?

All of Ensemble's professional trainings offer continuing education credits for licensed professionals, and some of those trainings provide play therapy credit for mental health professionals or students enrolled in a graduate mental health program. It is up to you to read the listed details for each presentation and verify whether CE credit offered by the Ensemble Learning Center meets the regulations of your licensing/certification board prior to signing up.

Offerings listed For Caregivers do not include the option for CE credits, though we always welcome anyone who wants to attend!

Can students get Play Therapy credit? Do your learning sessions count toward certification in Play Therapy?

Play therapy credit may be awarded to graduate students enrolled in a graduate mental health program or individuals who hold a graduate mental health degree. To receive credit, participants must meet all listed requirements for the training. Play therapy continuing education credit will not be awarded to non-mental health professionals.

Ensemble Therapy is an APT Approved Provider #23-706. The CE hours you earn for qualifying trainings can be applied toward your credentialing as a Registered Play Therapist™, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™ or School Based-Registered Play Therapist™.

Is partial CE credit available if I can only attend part of the learning session?

No partial CE credit is available. Attendees must be present for the entire duration of the learning session and complete all requirements.

What if I need to cancel my registration?

Cancellation requests can be made by emailing hello@ensemblelearningcenter.com.

Cancellations received at least 14 days prior to a scheduled learning session are refundable at 50% of the registration fee. Cancellations received less than 14 days prior to a scheduled learning session will receive no refund or credit. No shows or missed learning sessions will receive no refund or credit. Should the Ensemble Learning Center need to cancel a learning session, we will make every attempt to notify paid registrants in a timely manner. All paid registrants will receive a full refund.

Can I bring my child to a learning session if I don't have child care?

All in-person learning sessions occur in our conference room at Ensemble Therapy’s Spicewood office location. To protect the confidentiality of our clients and respect our healing environment so important therapeutic work can occur, only adult registrants are allowed to attend our learning sessions.

I attended a learning session, but I've lost my CE certificate. Can I get a replacement?

A replacement CE certificate can be obtained for a $25 administrative fee. Please reach out to hello@ensemblelearningcenter.com to request an additional copy.

Ensemble Therapy is an APT Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education, Approved Provider 23-706.

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