Using drawings to enhance the play therapy process: An Embodied Approach 

Date: October 20th, 2023

Time: 9 am to 4 pm CST

Fee: $175 for 6 Direct Contact APT CEs; Early Bird (ends 9/1) $145

In-person: Institute for Couple and Family Enhancement, 21015 Market Ridge, San Antonio, Texas 78258 

Course Description: Therapeutic drawing is a fun and interactive method to engage children in play therapy. This highly experiential workshop will explore a range of therapeutic techniques for children and families, combining therapeutic drawing, collaborative storytelling, and embodiment. Working primarily from a Gestalt perspective, participants will identify drawing engagements specific to Gestalt Play Therapy and apply a Gestalt focus to commonly used therapeutic drawing interventions (e.g., Kinetic Family Drawing). However, attendees from all theoretical orientations will benefit from this workshop. Participants will also explore the ethical considerations for therapeutic drawing and identify ways to balance directive engagements within the therapeutic relationship.

THEORY/SKILLS & METHODS

Learning objectives:

1. Discuss therapeutic drawing through the lens of expressive arts to facilitate creative expression in the play therapy process with children and families
2. Describe ethical considerations when applying drawing as a therapeutic tool in the play therapy process
3. Identify methods for applying therapeutic drawing to all phases of play therapy (i.e., intake, family integration, termination)
4. Discuss how therapeutic drawing can facilitate embodiment, an essential component of Gestalt Play Therapy
5. Apply the phenomenological process (a function of the Oaklander model) to therapeutic drawing
6. Identify at least five drawing interventions to use with children and families in the context of play therapy

Speaker:

Renee Turner, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S™

Attendance & Return Policy:

• Registrants must attend and participate in all portions of the workshop to earn credit. Partial credit cannot be awarded
• Registrants must have or be in pursuit of a Masters degree in mental health or a related field to qualify for CEs
• Cancellation received at least 14 days prior to a scheduled workshop will be refunded minus a $50.00 administrative fee.
• Cancellation received less than 14 days prior to a scheduled workshop is not eligible for a refund or credit
• No refund is provided for no-shows or missed workshops
• With approval, you may send another attendee in your place
• Should Expressive Therapies Institute, PLLC need to cancel a workshop, we will make every attempt to notify registrants in a timely manner. All registrants will receive a full refund. Expressive Therapies Institute, PLLC, is only responsible for the registration costs of workshops. Any additional costs are the responsibility of the registrant.
• No exceptions will be made to these policies.

Grievance Policy:

Dr. Renee Turner adheres to all legal and ethical responsibilities and is committed to non-discriminatory and anti-racist practices. While every attempt is made to anticipate and resolve problems, complaints may still arise.  Complaints pertaining to the speaker, educational material presented, or training facilities should be addressed with Dr. Renee Turner, who will attempt to resolve the matter as quickly and easily as possible.