From Play to Progress:  Integrating Slime into Adlerian Play Therapy

Are you hesitant to use slime in play therapy sessions? Come be an apprentice to the “Slime Doctor.” 

This experiential workshop focuses on using slime as a dynamic tool in Adlerian play therapy to promote the development of the Crucial Cs: Connection, Capable, Count, and Courage. We will delve into the theoretical underpinnings of Adlerian play therapy, learning how to use specific play therapy techniques to assess a client’s Crucial Cs.  Even more important, we will explore how to be purposeful when using slime in play therapy sessions. Through interactive exercises, we will "play with" how to use slime to facilitate emotional regulation, promote self-expression, and empower children to develop social and coping skills. The training will also highlight how to incorporate culturally sensitive practices into play therapy, ensuring that interventions are respectful and responsive to children’s cultural backgrounds.  The training will also cover strategies for collaborating with caregivers to reinforce therapeutic gains at home.

6 hour Contact CE hours (1 Hour Play Therapy Seminal or Historically Significant Theories, 3 Hours of Play Therapy Skills and Method/Applicants Choice, 1 Hour Cultural & Social Diversity) 

APT Approved Provider 99-055

League of Extraordinary Adlerian Play Therapists (LEAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7402. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. League of Extraordinary Adlerian Play Therapists (LEAPT) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

1)      Review the development and historical context of Adlerian play therapy and its relevance to modern child therapy practices.

2)      Define and describe Adlerian principles and the four Crucial Cs.

3)      Identify the neuroscience behind play and how using materials like slime can support brain development and emotional regulation.

4)      Explain a conceptual framework for applying Adlerian play therapy when working with children experiencing anxiety or other emotional challenges.

5)      Describe the therapeutic benefits of using slime as a play therapy medium to foster the Crucial Cs.

6)      Incorporate culturally sensitive practices into treatment planning exploring accessibility and relevance to diverse populations of children.

9am-10:15 am: Class

10:15-10:30 am: Break

10:30-12pm: Class

12pm-12:30 pm: Lunch (30 minutes)

1-2:45pm- Class

2:45-3pm: Break

3-4:00pm: Class and closing