Therapeutic Play for Children and Families

Please join us for 3 CEU training with Elizabeth Briggs-Gruebel, M.S., LMFT. Elizabeth is an associate Teaching Professor at the University of Rhode Island. Elizabeth’s clinical interests include the impact of trauma on individual and relationship functioning, therapeutic play for children and families, and fostering secure attachment bonds between children and caregivers. Elizabeth has advanced training in Child Centered Play Therapy, Play Therapy, The Gottman Method, is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Clinician, EMDR Levels 1 & 2, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

Objectives:

1. Participants will learn about the neuroscience of therapeutic play and how it is an effective form of treatment for children.
2. Participants will learn to differentiate between directive and non-directive therapeutic play strategies and theories.
3. Participants will learn the foundational aspects of Child-Centered Play Therapy, Sand Tray therapy, and expressive arts and how to use these theories with children and families.

As always, RIAMFT Members, please log in and you will have access to the special discounted pricing for this event.