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2021 Annual Conference

COVID Precautions: For the safety of all, participants are asked to wear a mask. Social distancing will be encouraged through spaced seating. We will sanitize throughout the conference.

Creative Interventions for Children of Divorce:
Using Play Therapy to help the child heal June 11, 2021 from 9 am to 4 PM

This workshop will review the three types of divorce and the effects on children from a developmental perspective. Stages of grief associated with divorce and separation will be discussed to give a theoretical framework as well as tasks that are useful in helping families work through this transition. A review of the negative effects of a high conflict divorce on children will be explored identifying parental alienation characteristics. Play Therapy Techniques that help children express feelings, regulate emotions, and
improve family communication will be covered. We will review practical treatment considerations from working with both parents to addressing legal considerations. Play Therapy Interventions to help build assertiveness, confront parents, and develop effective coping strategies will be reviewed as well as modifications for a group Play format. Experiential activities will be used to help parents gain insight into the child’s world and develop transition contracts to help reduce conflicts.

Presenters: Scott Riviere, MS, LPC, RPT-S,

Location: In Person. Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center. 2601 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203 

In this workshop, participants will learn:

1. Participants will identify three types of divorce that effect children’s development in play therapy
2. Participants will identify the benefits of Directive and Non-directive Play Therapy Techniques.
3. Participants will explain why parental involvement in Play Therapy sessions is critical.
4. Participants will be able to list several Play Therapy Techniques.
5. Participants will learn modifications to Group Play Therapy format.

10 Minute Techniques:Play Therapy
Interventions for School-age Children. June 12, 2021 at 9 AM to 4 PM

Are you looking for a workshop to learn innovative Play Therapy techniques and rejuvenate your spirit? Then make time to attend this training! This interactive workshop will focus on empirically-influenced interventions for children ages 5 to 11. A variety of Play Therapy interventions will be presented and participants will have the opportunity to interact with the activities to gain mastery and understanding. Topics covered include: anger management, grief/trauma resolution, anxiety reduction, and positive behavior management. We will cover the theoretical rational for using play-based interventions with
school age kids then engage in several experiential activities to help manage a variety of common school problems. The workshop will be presented on PowerPoint with supporting video content. All handouts will be provided.

1. Participants will identify key developmental differences between children and adolescents.
2. Participants will list three benefits of directive and non-directive Play Therapy Interventions.
3. Participants will role-play Play Therapy interventions to manage and express aggressive
behaviors.
4. Participants will identify benefits of social skills group Play therapy versus role-play.
5. Participants will list over 10 Play Therapy techniques to manage a variety of behaviors.

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Schedule:

Registration: 830 AM – 9:00 AM 

Workshop: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Lunch: 12:00- 1:00 PM 

Workshop: 1:00 – 4:00 PM