Professional Development Workshops
Idaho State University Department of Counseling has been approved by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 3010. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Idaho State University Department of Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. CEs for Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Teachers, Psychologists, and other Mental Health Professionals.
Please note: Clinicians are responsible for ensuring the CEs we provide fit the continuing education requirements of their particular licensing board.
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December 13th, 2024 - Live Webinar
How Play Becomes Real: The Oaklander Approach to Gestalt Play Therapy and Drawing
Peter Mortola, Ph.D.
3 Contact Hours
Workshop Description:
In this workshop, I will reinforce the value of a playful and creative approach to therapy, based on the work of Dr. Violet Oaklander. I will demonstrate through both theory and practice how a playful and creative approach to therapy can help enliven, sharpen, and make more authentic the therapeutic encounter, both between the therapist and the client, as well as between the client and (the sometimes surprising) aspects of the self that are discovered through play and art: Paradoxically, play and art can make therapy more real. In addition to theory and research, we will focus in this workshop on a set of drawings that can be used with clients of all ages to enhance therapeutic contact and allow relevant content to emerge and be explored in a way that provides new perspectives and possibilities.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
- Gain an understanding of the Oaklander approach to therapy with children, adolescents and adults
- Gain an understanding of how the playful use of drawings in the therapeutic process can paradoxically help clients address real-life issues
- Engage in hands-on, learning opportunities exploring the use of drawings in therapy
Registration Fee: $60
December 13th, 2024 - 10:00am - 1:00pm MST (9:00am - 12:00pm PST)
Location: Live Webinar
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