Lynn McLean's Podia/Exploring Technology in Play Therapy

Presented by Learn Play Therapy, APT Approved Provider 15-421

Exploring Technology in Play Therapy

Master the art of using technology ethically in your sessions.

Saturday, Month 00, 20XX

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • You know your clients and you know they love technology. How do you harness that love in the play therapy room in an ethical way?

  • Wondering how to reach kids who are too far from your office for an in-person play therapy session?

  • As a play therapist, you know the value of personal interactions. Is there a way to integrate technology to engage your clients without sacrificing the connection?

  • In this course, we'll talk about how to use technology in your play room without sacrificing your play therapy principles.

  • You can use the video games your clients love to help them make progress and be ethical at the same time.

  • We'll cover APT Best Practices in using technology and teletherapy to serve your play therapy clients.

  • Whether you attend live in Houston or via our live stream, you'll find solid ground for using technology in your play therapy practice.

  • Earn 3 contact play therapy hours if you join us in person in Houston, or 3 non-contact hours if you're joining our live webinar

Your Presenter

Lynn McLean

LCSW-S, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor ™

Lynn has worked with young children and their families for more than 25 years. She started her private practice in 2004. In addition to developing and presenting material through Learn Play Therapy, she has presented play therapy education at her alma mater, the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, at the University of St. Thomas, to private groups and at public schools, and online in webinars for Kids, Inc.

3 Hours Contact Play Therapy Credit (In person) or 3 Hours Non-Contact Play Therapy Credit (via Streaming)

What We'll Cover

Here are the learning objectives for our training:

  1. Explain best practices in teleplay therapy sessions

  2. Use technology with play-based interventions

  3. Identify video games to use in play therapy sessions with clients of all ages

  4. Analyze the use of virtual therapy in play therapy

  5. List ways to use virtual sand tray in play therapy sessions

  6. Discuss ethical considerations in implementing technology in the playroom

You'll leave with an idea of why and how this approach will work for your older clients, along with activity ideas.

All this for $100!!

Schedule

  • 8:00 a.m. Registration Begins

  • 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Training

  • 10:00 - 10: 15 a.m. Break

  • 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Training

  • 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Q&A, Wrap-up

What You'll Get:

Gain confidence

Understand the ethics and application of technology in play therapy sessions with your clients, whether in person or via teleplay sessions. No more worrying about whether you're following best practices while meeting your clients where they are.

Expand your play skills

Technology exists in complicated and uncomplicated ways. Learn the application of play therapy skills to help your clients reach their treatment goals.

Unlock your creativity

Ideas about play therapy and technology use cover a spectrum. Find your place in this world, at a level where you are proficient, comfortable, ethical, and creative!! We will talk about the paths that work for you and your clients.

Where is the seminar?

Our live in-person event will be held on the campus of Covenant Church, 4949 Caroline Street, in Houston's museum district. If you can't be with us in person, we will offer live streaming for non-contact credit.

What is needed to participate in Learn Play Therapy Trainings?

Online: You will need a computer and a reliable internet connection. We regret we cannot refund course fees due to connectivity or other technological issues on the participant’s side.

In person: We love to see your faces at our seminars! If you’re in Houston and want to attend live, please let us know, and we will make every effort to accommodate your being with us.

How many credit hours will I earn?

This course will count for 3 play therapy continuing education hours. In-person attendees will earn contact credit. For those unable to attend in person, we will offer a live stream of the event, for non-contact credit. Learn Play Therapy is an APT Approved Provider number 15-421. Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals.

How does this apply for my RPT or RPT-S continuing education?

This course covers special topics, and offers contact training hours for those attending in-person and non-contact for the streaming version.

Who is this course for?

Mental health professionals who work with children and who have some experience. We'll be covering the ethics of technology and teleplay therapy, and this will be presented for those with some knowledge of play therapy practice. Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals.

What if I can't make this date?

Keep an eye out for a recorded version of this webinar! Sign up for all the latest updates so you'll know when it's live.

Saturday, Month 00, 20XX

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 pm.

Policies

What to know

We look forward to having everyone who has registered join us for their scheduled seminars. Should difficulties occur, the following policies will apply to all seminars (whether online or face-to-face):

Cancellations

●      If you cancel at least 7 days before a scheduled training, your registration fee is refundable, less a $25 administration fee.

●      We are unable to issue refunds or credit for cancellations received fewer than 7 days before a scheduled training.

●      If you do not attend or miss a training for any reason, we will not be able to  issue any refund or credit. You may send another attendee in your place; they must have your receipt and/or a written authorization from you to use your spot in person or you must provide your online course access authorization to them. Learn Play Therapy cannot provide this information to them for you.

Continuing Education Credit

●      Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance showing the number and type of credit hours earned, subject to completing a certificate of evaluation and proof of additional study requirements for non-contact continuing education credit.

●      No partial CE credit is available. Attendees must be present the entire duration of the training.

●      Your registration fees cover seminar fees only. All other costs are the responsibility of the registrant.

Schedule Changes

●      Learn Play Therapy reserves the right to cancel or change a class at any time, including but not limited to, lack of participation, classroom, equipment or trainer availability.

●      Notification will be provided within 7 days of the class, whenever possible.

●      Learn Play Therapy is not liable for any direct, or indirect, consequential or special damages that may be incurred due to a cancellation of a scheduled class, including, but not limited to, lost opportunities, revenues, or other scheduled activities.  The customer or student's sole remedy shall be the refund of prepaid course fees.

We regret that we cannot make exceptions to these policies. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@learnplaytherapy.com.