Adlerian Play Therapy Interventions With a Video Game Paint Job

In this class, play therapists will learn how to elevate their video game expertise by integrating it into their play therapy sessions. This integration enhances the therapeutic experience for play therapy clients and allows play therapists to create a more engaging environment that can make play therapy clients feel more comfortable and open during sessions.  Participants will explore techniques for weaving gaming elements into play therapy interventions, enabling therapists to leverage the captivating nature of video games to promote emotional expression, social skills, and problem-solving skills.

2 Non-Contact CE Hours (1 hour Play Therapy Seminal or Historically Significant Theories, 1 hour Play Therapy Skills & Method, and 1 Play Therapy Special Topics).  

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.

Times are in Central Standard Time

9:00 am Start

12:00 am End

1.  Demonstrate the creation of traditional play therapy activities by integrating video game language and concepts.   

2. Describe strategies for engaging resistant clients through video game play interventions.

3. Explain how video game interventions can be connected to various aspects of lifestyle in Adlerian play therapy.   

4. Demonstrate the criteria for selecting appropriate play equipment to enhance video game interventions in therapy.