Augmenting Play Therapy Practice with Digital Tools and Emerging Technologies
This engaging and forward-thinking presentation dives into the dynamic world of play therapy enhanced by cutting-edge digital tools. We will explore the utilization of online mediums, including gaming, virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI) to expand the horizons of play therapy treatment. Participants will learn how to harness the potential of these digital innovations to foster therapeutic relationships with digital native clients, educate and empower caregivers, and decipher symbolic and thematic material in the digital age. This session combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights to equip play therapists with the skills needed to creatively and competently integrate digital therapeutic tools effectively into their play therapy practice.
Learning Objectives: After successful completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the evolving landscape of play therapy in the digital era, identifying key interventions within online mediums, gaming, VR, and AI.
- Apply strategies for educating and supporting caregivers in using digital therapeutic tools to enhance their child's emotional well-being, fostering collaboration between therapists and caregivers.
- Identify thematic material and conceptualize symbolic play within innovative play therapy interventions.
3 APT Live Webinar CE | Foundational | Play Therapy Skills and Methods, Play Therapy Special Topics
This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar."
About our presenter: Dr. Rachel Altvater (Psy.D., RPT-S™) is a multi-award winning, pioneering expert, leader, researcher, international trainer, author, and supervisor in the field of play therapy. She is a licensed psychologist and holds national certifications as a Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor™ and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is the owner of Creative Psychological Health Services, past president of the Maryland/DC Association for Play Therapy, editorial advisory board member for the International Journal of Play Therapy®, clinical advisory board member for PlaySpace, and clinical consultant for Hopscotch. Dr. Altvater authored the book Perspective: Contemplating the Complexities of Our Realities, published her research in the International Journal of Play Therapy on technology use in play therapy, and is a contributing author in numerous scholarly texts on implementing digital technologies in play therapy practice.
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 February 7, 2025. 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 February 7, 2025.
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