Integrating Kintsugi and Expressive Therapies in Play Therapy practices

Kintsugi.

A Japanese art built on the idea that by embracing our flaws and imperfections the stronger and more beautiful you are!

Imagine. The broken pieces of a pottery bowl being built back together with gold - the most valued of all the elements. Our parts change us and make us who we are. This bowl represents our many parts and spotlights our uniqueness, beauty, value, and transformations.

Together in this workshop, we will take a deep dive into connecting with Self-energy and re-establishing a relationship with our parts who are as valuable as gold.

Materials: Core materials will be provided

Schedule:

8:45 am Check in

9:00 am Introduction and lecture (Kintsugi and Internal Family Systems)

10:00am Internal Family Systems Cont. l

11:00 am Purpose of ritual practice and breaking of the bowl

12:00 pm Lunch

1:00pm Painting the bowl meditation

2:00 pm Paiting the bowl mediation cont.

3:00 pm Repairing the bowl mediation

4:00 pm Repairing the bowl Medic*tion cont.

5:00 pm Bowl presentation

6:00 pm Closing Ritual

Objectives

1. Explore the Concepts of IFS and Self-Energy

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, emphasizing the role of Self-energy in healing and growth. They identify and connect with their Self-energy to foster a sense of inner calm, compassion, and confidence.

2. Understand the Kintsugi Philosophy in Healing

Participants will explore the Japanese art of Kintsugi as a metaphor for embracing imperfections and inner transformations. They will explain the process of highlighting and mending "broken" parts with gold can be applied to personal growth and therapeutic work, symbolizing the strength and beauty in our vulnerabilities.

3. Identify and Relate to Different Parts of Self

Participants will identify various parts within themselves and understand their unique roles and needs. They will develop skills to cultivate acceptance and compassion toward these parts, recognizing their importance in personal identity and healing.

4. Develop Ritual Practices for Connection and Integration

Participants will explore ritual practices that enhance their relationship with different parts of the Self. They will practice methods to honor each part's value, creating intentional and meaningful experiences that support healing and integration.

5. Utilize Play Therapy Techniques with IFS and Kintsugi Themes

Participants will apply play therapy techniques that incorporate IFS concepts and the Kintsugi philosophy, supporting clients in child-centered, creative ways. They will be able to guide children in embracing their unique parts and finding resilience in perceived flaws, nurturing self-acceptance and self-worth.

6. Enhance Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Participants will discuss how diverse cultural practices, such as Kintsugi, can enrich therapeutic methods and connect with a variety of clients. They will explore how to use culturally sensitive metaphors and practices to support clients in celebrating their heritage and personal experiences in their healing journey.

Day 2

Exploring Metaphors

845 am Check In

9:00am-12:00pm Identify basic principles of Adlerian and Child Centered Play Therapy.

Analyze the history and rationale for sandtray therapy and its connection to play therapy.

Gain knowledge of how to select appropriate sand, trays, and play therapy miniatures

Explain the concept of metaphors in play therapy.

Describe three key components of creating metaphors in the play therapy session.

12:00pm Lunch

1:00-6:00 pm Discuss and process a sandtray within a play therapy session.

Objectives

Explain one reason that play therapists should not interpret the metaphors which often appear in the children’s sandtray stories.

List 4 questions or observations that play therapists can use in witnessing and/or processing sandtrays with children

Recite principles of Expressive Therapy and assess how to integrate them into a play therapy session.

Create Therapeutic metaphors

Continuing Education

Play Therapy contact hours provided by Outspoken Counseling and Consulting LLC APT Approved Provider #17-492

Outspoken Counseling and Consulting Services has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7090. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Outspoken Counseling and Consulting Services is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Outspoken Counseling and Consulting LLC, #1763, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Outspoken Counseling and Consulting LLC maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/23/2021 – 02/23/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 6 continuing education credits.

ADA accommodations

If you need ADA accommodations, you must discuss your specific needs with Carmen Jimenez-Pride at [email protected] or 980-275-2505 before registration.

Grievance Policy

The goal at Outspoken Counseling and Consulting LLC is to provide an effective learning experience for all participants. If you have a problem with registration-related difficulties, course content, promotional or educational materials, workshop site, facilities, technological resources, or any other course-related issues, you are expected to discuss them directly with the training team as soon as possible. All grievances of this nature are addressed by having conversations aimed at achieving a fair and balanced outcome for all involved.

All grievances can be sent to [email protected] with “Grievance” in the subject line. A confirmation email will be provided within 24 hours of receipt of the email. Refer to the below information regarding Outspoken Counseling and Consulting LLC grievance procedures.

The Continuing Education Team Consists of:

Carmen Jimenez, LCSW ~ Director of Education Services: [email protected] 980-275-2505

Natalie Pride, LCSW ~ Social Work Consultant: [email protected] 980-275-2505

Cancellation and Refund Request

$75 of your registration fee is non-refundable.

If you cancel your registration 60 or more days before the training, you may request a refund of the money you have paid, less the $75 administration fee.

If you cancel your registration less than 4 weeks before the first training day (for any reason), you will receive a 50% credit toward another training within the next 18 months.

If you cancel your registration less than 2 weeks before the training day you are not eligible for a refund.

If you do not show up for your registered training, you do not get a refund.

If Outspoken Counseling and Consulting LLC has to cancel the training for any reason, you are entitled to a full refund (including the non-refundable registration fee) or you may transfer your registration to another training.

If the training is canceled due to a natural disaster, Outspoken Counseling and Consulting LLC will not be liable for costs other than the registration fee.

Non-Receipt of Certificates

Certificate of completion will be emailed to all participants between 7 to 14 days after the training. If you do not receive your certificate, please contact us by email at [email protected]. We will follow the below policy regarding certificates of completion. Replacement certificates are $25

Email [email protected] with “certificate” in the subject line

Assure your registration name is listed in the email

Assure your training title and trainer is listed

Once the email is received, a certificate of attendance or invoice for replacement will be emailed within 48 hours.

Miscellaneous Issues

If you have any issues with our continuing education program, you are welcome to contact us by email at [email protected]

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