Exploring Adolescent Resilience Through Creative Play

This is a two-hour live online interactive workshop designed for mental health professionals who work with older children aged 8 to 12 who experience attachment-related trauma. The workshop focuses on the crucial role of secure attachments in a child’s healing process and development. It emphasizes using play therapy techniques to establish trust, security, and positive relationships between children and their caregivers. Through a combination of theoretical learning, practical exercises, and reflective practice, participants will use the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) method to develop a deeper knowledge of attachment theory and how it can be applied within therapeutic and caregiving contexts to support children’s emotional and psychological well-being. Participants will engage in discussions and reflect on how they can modify their current play therapy practices to better support the development of secure attachments in the children and families.

Live Webinar Objectives:

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Use a play therapy lens to identify behaviors in children that may indicate attachment issues or trauma.
2. Integrate LEGO® bricks into play therapy activities designed to strengthen the child-caregiver attachment.
3. Demonstrate playful engagement strategies to caregivers that support attachment-building at home.

Live Webinar Objectives:

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Use a play therapy lens to identify behaviors in children that may indicate attachment issues or trauma.
2. Integrate LEGO® bricks into play therapy activities designed to strengthen the child-caregiver attachment.
3. Demonstrate playful engagement strategies to caregivers that support attachment-building at home.

Live Webinar Agenda:

11:55 am: Welcome

12:00 pm – 12:15 pm: Brief Overview of Attachment Theory & Trauma

12:15 pm – 12:30 pm: Principles for Creating An Emotionally Safe Space

12:30 pm – 12:45 pm: Interactive LEGO® Activity

12:45 pm – 1:15 pm: Symbolizing the Connection Between Caregiver & Child

1:15 pm – 1:30 pm: Interactive LEGO® Activity

1:30 pm – 1:50 pm: Caregivers Reinforcing Attachment & Connection

1:50 pm – 2:00 pm: Q & A/Closing

Presenter: Althea T. Simpson, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S™

Did you know that Althea’s passion, creativity, and imagination can light a spark in your training experience?

Meet Althea, a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™ with over 20 years of experience in research, diagnosis, and treatment provision in the mental health field. Althea specializes in guiding individuals and families toward building resilience skills to overcome trauma, going from “Hurt to Healing.” She is also certified in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and Playmobil.pro Pro.Play method, integrating them with play therapy. Althea is committed to sharing her vast knowledge and creative expertise to help mental health professionals, educators, and community leaders expand their understanding of the impact of trauma and responsive treatment approaches. Her work is a true inspiration and serves as a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.

 

Unicorn Life Training is a subsidiary of Brighter Day Therapeutic Solutions, PLLC. All Unicorn Life Training Live Interactive Webinars are Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Unicorn Life Training Environment aims to:

1. Ensure a non-judgmental, empathetic atmosphere where participants feel comfortable sharing and exploring.
2. Utilize active listening and reflective responses to validate participants’ experiences and feelings.
3. Be mindful of the potential for re-traumatization; offer support and adapt activities as necessary for each participant’s comfort level.
4. Encourage creativity. There is no “wrong” way to use the LEGO® pieces; the focus is on the process and the story behind the creation.

 

Access to Course & Materials: Participants can download course materials in their account. After registration, a link to the training will be emailed.

 

This training is approved by APT Approved Provider #18-532 for 2.0 CE Live Webinar hours. Live Webinars are limited to 50 attendees only. To receive CE credit, participants must be visibly present with their full name displayed during the entire Live Webinar. Participants are required to sign in and out of the chat to capture attendance. To receive a CE certificate, participants must complete a training evaluation and pass the post-test with 80% or higher. Participants can retake the post-test as often as needed to receive a pass.

All Rights Reserved! This course is copyrighted by Unicorn Life Training (Brighter Day Therapeutic Solutions), and any use other than personal is prohibited.

 

Reasonable Accommodations: If you require special accommodation, please email info@unicornlifetraining at least five business days before the training date.

 

Refund Policy: Refund requests should be submitted in writing to info@unicornlifetraining.net at least seven days before the training date. A $20.00 administrative fee will be deducted from the refund. Unicorn Life Training is not responsible for refunding credit card processing fees. Registration is non-transferable.

Financial Declarations: There are no conflicts of interest. Unicorn Life Training (Brighter Day Therapeutic Solutions) and the presenter receive payment through registration fees.

Unicorn Life Training is solely responsible for all aspects of this Live Interactive Webinar.

All grievances should be emailed to grievances@unicornlifetraining.net. One of our grievance committee members will respond within 72 hours to resolve your concerns to the best of our abilities.

Date: Tuesday August 6, 2024

(CE Certificate Is An Additional Cost)