Welcome to the Darkside: Understanding and Using Villains in Play Therapy
Do you want to use the power of villains to help your clients heal?
Counselors and therapists are often bombarded with pop culture references from their clients, especially younger ones. And while superheroes are often a popular topic, villains can be even more appealing, especially to child and teen clients.
In this 3-hour workshop, you'll delve into the "dark side" of pop culture to discover what makes these dramatically damaged characters who they are. You'll also learn how to use these dynamics to facilitate healing in treatment.
Even if you're not a dedicated pop culture geek, you can learn how to incorporate the wisdom of the villainous into therapy with clients of almost any age. Join us to discover interventions you can use as soon as you get back to your clinical practice.
Learning Objectives: After successful completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify three ways to use villains and "bad guys" with teens and adults to increase rapport and connection in play therapy.
- Name two play therapy interventions utilizing villains and "bad guys" to facilitate communication and connection with teens and adults in play therapy.
- Explain 2 common reasons that villains are of interest with teens and adults and how to reframe them into positive connections.
3 APT Live Webinar CE | Foundational | Play Therapy Special Topics
This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar."
About our presenter: A self-described geek, Maria Laquerre-Diego, LMFT, RPT-S™ is a CEO and Owner who is committed to increasing access to mental health services and breaking down the stigma surrounding therapy services. As a therapist turned CEO, Maria has developed a unique perspective when it comes to mental health and the barriers surrounding mental health treatment. Influenced by her time at New Mexico State University and University of New Hampshire, Maria has turned her dedication to giving back and supporting future generations of therapists. In addition to supporting mental health providers, Maria takes an active role in addressing the continued stigma of mental health services through the use of pop culture – everything from movies and television shows to superheroes and Disney characters. Maria has spoken about mental health at several local and nationally sponsored events, has served as an officer on professional boards and has provided training to clinicians all over the country while maintaining her and her family’s roots as NM Aggies! Outside of the office, Maria can be found spending time with her family and loved ones, exploring the world through travel, and creating cosplays for herself, her husband and their two little ones. Maria is always happy to talk about Star Wars, Marvel and mental health and can be contacted through her practice website www.anewhopetc.org
NEAPT Members $50; Guests $60 | Limited to 50 participants
VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual meeting. Participants will be awarded LIVE WEBINAR CE upon successful completion of a post test. Participants must be visible throughout the presentation. This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar."
NEAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 02-123. NEAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph (screen shot), video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote NEAPT.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than September 4, 2023. Cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds or partial refunds after September 4, 2023.
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