Playful Self-care: an ethical imperative

Get ready to dive into the world of self-care like never before! This in-person event is all about discovering how caring for yourself with a playful spirit is not just fun, but a true ethical must. Connect with others, explore joyful practices, and boost your well-being in a relaxed setting. Let’s make self-care a vibrant, guilt-free part of life!

Info: Welcome & Orientation
Setting the stage for a supportive, beginner-friendly learning environment
Overview of goals and key themes
Understanding Burnout in Play Therapy
What burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary stress look like in play therapy
Why play therapy work can feel especially heavy for clinicians
Noticing the Warning Signs
Identifying early signs of burnout and stress in yourself
Brief self-reflection to increase awareness and ethical self-monitoring
Self-Care as a Professional Responsibility
Reframing self-care as an essential play therapy competency
Understanding how clinician wellness supports ethical and effective practice
Using the Therapeutic Powers of Play for the Play Therapist
Exploring how play therapy principles support clinician regulation and resilience
Participating in brief experiential activities
Creating an Active Self-Care Plan
Developing a practical, play-therapy-informed self-care plan
Identifying small, sustainable changes to support

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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