All Behavior Makes Sense: Play Therapy with Kids with Vulnerable Nervous Systems
Sponsoring Organization: The Theraplay Institute
Date: May 10th & May 17th, 2024
Time: 9am to 12:15pm central both days
Location: Virtual
Fee: $270
TAUGHT BY: This training was developed by Robyn Gobbel, MSW and will be taught by Rose Lapiere, LPC-S, RPT-S.
Rose is a highly experienced play therapist, consultant, supervisor, and training. She works closely with Robyn on multiple projects, including as a coach in the Being With program
Description: All behavior makes sense- except the ones that don’t! Some children have big, baffling behaviors that leave even seasoned play therapists confused, overwhelmed, burned-out or referring-out. This confusion leaves play therapists feeling ineffective and parents feeling hopeless.
Theories of human development and behavioral neuroscience, including polyvagal theory (Stephen Porges), the neurosequential model of therapeutics (Bruce Perry), and attachment theory (John Bowlby) help us make sense of even the most baffling behaviors in our play therapy clients. Understanding what behavior really is begins the roadmap for treatment planning. Play therapists (and parents) can stop playing behavior whack-a-mole and experience better client outcomes by shifting the focus away from behavior and toward the brain and autonomic nervous system.
Attendees will learn a playful paradigm that will decode even the most confusing behaviors in children, as well as in parents and even ourselves. When children learn how their challenging behaviors are the heroic ways their watchdog and possum brains are working hard to keep them safe, they can develop the inner felt safety to connect with and soothe these overworked and confused parts of self. Playfully connecting to our client’s inner communities decreases shame and increases integration, ultimately decreasing challenging behaviors.
Registration Information: Registration is open to the public! Click the button below to be taken to the Theraplay website to register.
