Prescriptive Play Therapy

The purpose of this training is to introduce a variety of directive play therapy interventions that can be useful in clinical work, while also addressing the underpinnings and importance of non directive play therapy. The course will highlight how non directive play therapy sets the stage for the potential introduction of directive play therapy interventions. All while, placing the importance of the therapeutic relationship at the heart of both of these modalities. The course will not only be lecture and educationally based, but also incorporate a variety of different hands-on activities that will prepare clinicians to effectively use the new interventions following the training and feel confident in engaging clients with these activities that will be beneficial to therapeutic outcomes.

CE-Classes.com is the provider of the 7 CEs for this workshop.

CE-Classes.com is approved by:

• New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.

• New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260.

• New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211

• The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

• Florida Certification Board

• The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2025

• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.

• California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0225 Expires 02-2025

• The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.

• The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.

• The Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.

• Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)

• Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.

• Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)

• South Carolina - CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).

• Illinois - CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2025

• The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2024 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.

• The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2024. • This course is NOT available for NBCC credit

• This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the differences between non-directive and directive play therapy
• Assess the client to determine what directive intervention might be appropriate
• Create an intended treatment plan for a current client that includes elements of both non-directive and directive play therapy
• Use directive interventions in their work
• Explain why they are choosing a specific directive intervention Identify why caregiver involvement is necessary.

Cancellation Policy

Registration is fully refundable (minus 5% transaction fee ) 10 or more days prior to the workshop. Less than 10 days prior, eligible for 50% refund. Same day cancellations or no shows are never eligible for a refund. The presenter is not responsible for participant connectivity issues.

ADA Assistance

This workshop is held in facilities which are in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact Amanda Dixon at [email protected] or 845-307-7970 if special accommodation is required.

Amanda Dixon graduated in 2009 from The State University of New York at New Paltz with her Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling and went on to obtain her license in mental health counseling. Her work includes working with individuals who have suffered trauma. She maintains a group practice in the Hudson Valley where she oversees LMHC’s & limited permit holding mental health counselors. She is passionate about providing supervision and education to clinicians in the field. She is a registered play therapist and is also trained in a variety of expressive arts modalities, including sand tray therapy and EMDR.

Host or Publisher Amanda Dixon, LMHC