(SAC/Davis) Using Play Therapy To Say Goodbye: A Workshop on Grief and Loss

Presenter:  Lyla Tyler, LMFT

Description:  

As therapists, we know that children use play to relieve their grief experiences and to gain mastery over the trauma often caused by the death of a loved one. This workshop will give participants a clear guide on how to use an approach that is developmentally organized, relationship focused, strength based, and contextually grounded to differentiate between a child's normal grief reaction and complicated or traumatic bereavement. The workshop will introduce play therapy techniques to be used during assessment and treatment. Case examples will add to the workshop, sending therapists home with new play therapy techniques and activities to use with children 3 to 18 years old.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe the difference between a child's normal grief reaction and complicated or traumatic bereavement.
   
2.  Demonstrate 3 play therapy techniques to assess the child's understanding and interpretation of his or her loss.
   
3. Demonstrate 3 play therapy techniques to strengthen the child's coping abilities and to begin to resolve issues surrounding the child's grief.

Logistics: 

2 CEUs for LCSWs, MFTs and LPCCs. Presentation and CEUS are free for members.

Nonmembers: fee for attendance, coffee and snacks is $10, plus $20 for CEUs. For ASWs 2 hours may count toward licensure with supervisor's approval. Students and brand new graduates may attend free.

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION: Life Calibrations Counseling Office 3406 Suite D American River Dr. Sacramento, CA 95825

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