The Power of Parents in Play Therapy

Parents are a powerful force to be reckoned with and inviting them to be a part of the play therapy process is a critical component to creating lasting change in the child’s world. So why is this so hard to do?? Clinicians new and seasoned alike struggle with allowing and inviting parents to participate in play therapy for a multitude of reasons but learning skills in building a strong alliance with the parents is a MUST in child and family therapy. Participants will learn the how’s, why’s, when’s, and what-to-do’s of parent-child play therapy utilizing Attachment Centered Play Therapy. You will learn attachment centered play therapy interventions, as well as take a look at your own roadblocks in a hands-on, experiential, nurturing learning environment. Get ready to learn and play!