Clair Mellenthin

Applying Play and Play Therapy to Mass Trauma and Critical Events Description This interactive workshop provides an overview of an innovative model for intervention in crises and potentially traumatizing contexts called “Coping with the present while building for the future (CPBF)”. The workshop will present the reasons that support a process-oriented approach based on the […]

TWO DAY EVENT!! Playful Pathways: Integrating Attachment-Centered Play Therapy with Adolescents Day 1:  Description: Attachment Centered Play Therapy (ACPT) is an integrative, prescriptive play therapy model that blends the original and current theories of attachment with the power of play therapy to create a holistic, systemic approach to working with children and families.  This approach […]

Supervision is a vital component in the journey to becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). In this workshop, participants will explore how attachment theory informs and enhances the supervisory relationship, fostering a secure and supportive environment for supervisees. Using the metaphor of the lilypad—providing a stable base while allowing growth and exploration—we will examine how […]

Get ready to dive into a hands-on, heart-centered workshop! Join us for TWO DAYS as we blend the powerful approaches of Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and Attachment-Centered Play Therapy (ACPT) in a fun, immersive experience. Perfect for mental health professionals, psychotherapists, and play therapists, this workshop will deepen your skills in culturally sensitive play […]