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• Archive: Faculty:Gary G. F. YorkeDuration:6 Hours 35 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Oct 26, 2017 Description Create stories that engage children and achieve therapeutic goalsFoster emotional competence and social skillsOvercome resistanceGame activities using everyday materialsThis dynamic and engaging workshop is perfect for adding play clinical therapy strategies and techniques to your repertoire.
• You will learn practical and engaging strategies to use immediately, for children with ADHD, depression, anxiety, ODD, and more.The strategies and techniques you will learn in this workshop include storytelling, therapeutic board games, rating scales, Thumballs, paper and pencil games, checkers, noncompetitive games, communication games, popular children’s games such as Candy Land and Don’t Break the Ice®, and Bibliotherapy.
• The strategies and techniques taught in this workshop are suitable for children with a wide variety of challenges, including anger, anxiety, depression, non-compliance, disruptive behavior, and social skill deficits.
• A detailed course handbook will provide additional information about techniques and strategies discussed in this workshop, as well as additional resources.
• Handouts 062370 Manual (11.95 MB) 136 Pages Available after Purchase Instructions for ASHA Credit - SELF STUDY ONLY - 10/26/17 (0.03 MB) Available after Purchase Outline Let’s Play Games!Use games diagnostically and therapeuticallySelect games for specific diagnoses and symptomsGames to establish rapportMaintain a therapeutic attitude while encouraging clients to have funThe Intersection of Play, Play Therapy, and GamesEstablish therapeutic goals collaborativelySelect materials specific to the client’s symptoms and behaviorsTeach skills and alternative behaviorsFacilitate interpretations and connectionsReinforce appropriate behaviors in sessionsStrategies to Engage Children and ParentsEngage parents, before, during, and after the initial visitEducate parents about play therapy“Homework” interventionsCommunication gamesStrategies for Young Children (3 to 6 years old)Brief therapy strategiesParent trainingCooperative gamesStorytelling gamesHow to use non-therapeutic gamesAddress disruptive behavior disordersPlay techniques and bibliotherapy for anxiety and depressionStrategies for Elementary School Children (6 to 11 years old)Engage children in the first and second sessionsCollaborate with parentsSelection and use of therapeutic gamesStorytellingStructured activities for ADHD, anxiety, depression and ODDSuggestions for non-therapeutic gamesStrategies for Middle School Children (11 to 14 years old)Engage middle school children in the first and second sessionReluctant clients and withdrawn clientsAngry and passive-aggressive clientsClients/students with weak social skillsStructured activities for ADHD, anxiety, depression and ODDCollaborate with parentsSelection and use of therapeutic gamesStorytellingNon-therapeutic gamesSpecial Issues in Child TherapyHow much self-revelation is OKDisruptive behaviors, cheating and frustrationResistance to game playInclude siblings, parents, friends Faculty Gary G. F. Yorke, Ph.D. Related seminars and products: 2 Psychologist Austin Behavioral Health Center Gary G. F. Yorke, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, is a licensed psychologist and has been in private practice in Austin, Texas, for over 20 years.