Faculty:Jennifer LefebreDuration:12 Hours 13 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Feb 15, is Archive: 2018 Description Experiential learning through “a child’s language” – sensory, non-verbal and embodied playImprove self-regulation, attachments and relational engagementIncrease the effectiveness of traditional trauma therapiesTransform your work and enhance the capacity for healthy play among the youngest of trauma survivorsTraumatic events damage children emotionally and psychologically.Their trauma stays trapped in their body – they feel overwhelmed, they don’t sleep, they’re anxious, depressed, failing in school, angry and socially isolated.They are completely vulnerable.How do you as a therapist get to the root of their pain?.
Archive: Faculty:Jennifer LefebreDuration:12 Hours 13 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Feb 15, 2018 Description Experiential learning through “a child’s language” – sensory, non-verbal and embodied playImprove self-regulation, attachments and relational engagementIncrease the effectiveness of traditional trauma therapiesTransform your work and enhance the capacity for healthy play among the youngest of trauma survivorsTraumatic events damage children emotionally and psychologically.Their trauma stays trapped in their body – they feel overwhelmed, they don’t sleep, they’re anxious, depressed, failing in school, angry and socially isolated.They are completely vulnerable.How do you as a therapist get to the root of their pain?
you is What do do when words and language can’t be accessed, when conventional treatments aren’t enough?Play is a child’s natural way to expose their trauma, formulate their narrative and begin to process the trauma.Join trauma expert, Dr. Jennifer Lefebre in this experiential, interactive workshop and learn to speak the language of traumatized children!Integrate play therapy with trauma treatment to provide children engaging, developmentally appropriate and empirically validated treatmentUse essential components of trauma treatment flexibly combined with sensory, non-verbal and embodied play to address interest and advance your work with kidsCreative and effective treatment strategies to improve self-regulation, attachments and relational engagement, integrate traumatic experiences and build a sense of competence and worthAccess a clinical framework to incorporate trauma theory, neuroscientific research and play therapy principlesIncrease the capacity for healthy play among the youngest of trauma survivorsCome breathe new life into your trauma treatment with kids!.
What do you do when words and language can’t be accessed, when conventional treatments aren’t enough?Play is a child’s natural way to expose their trauma, formulate their narrative and begin to process the trauma.Join trauma expert, Dr. Jennifer Lefebre in this experiential, interactive workshop and learn to speak the language of traumatized children!Integrate play therapy with trauma treatment to provide children engaging, developmentally appropriate and empirically validated treatmentUse essential components of trauma treatment flexibly combined with sensory, non-verbal and embodied play to address interest and advance your work with kidsCreative and effective treatment strategies to improve self-regulation, attachments and relational engagement, integrate traumatic experiences and build a sense of competence and worthAccess a clinical framework to incorporate trauma theory, neuroscientific research and play therapy principlesIncrease the capacity for healthy play among the youngest of trauma survivorsCome breathe new life into your trauma treatment with kids!
Handouts Manual (8.3 MB) 51 Pages Available is after Purchase Outline Neuroscience of Childhood Trauma Trauma TheoryFight-or-Flight (parasympathetic/sympathetic nervous system)Attachment TheoryAssessmentComplex TraumaPost-traumatic Stress DisorderReactive Attachment DisorderDevelopmental Trauma DisorderA new conceptualization and integrated clinical frameworkEssential Components for Trauma-Informed TreatmentsEstablishing safety and a sense of competence/worthAppropriate attachments & relational engagementSelf-regulation (body & emotions)Self-reflection & IntrospectionIntegration of traumatic experiences (acknowledgment & processing of the trauma)Future safety ~ transitioning beyond the TraumaBody Based Treatment – Emotional and Behavioral RegulationVerbal vs nonverbal responses – how to recognize trauma without verbal reportBottom-up versus top-down processing – trauma starts in the bodyDevelopmental needs of traumatized childrenEmbodied play & sensory integration – emotional and behavioral regulationIncorporating Play Therapy into Proven Evidence-based TreatmentsComponents that “fit” the child’s specific needsTF-CBT- Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral TherapyEMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and ReprocessingCPP – Child Parent PsychotherapyARC – Attachment, Regulation, and CompetencyTARGET – Trauma Adaptive Recovery Group Education TherapyPlay Therapy PrinciplesTherapist establishes a friendly relationshipAccepts the child as he isCreates a permissive relationship; child has freedom of expressionValidates (acknowledge and reflect) child’s feelingsResponsibility for decisions and change is left mostly to the childChild directs the therapeutic process; therapist followsTherapeutic interaction is not rushedLimits are set only when necessary for child’s outcomesAdvancing Trauma Treatment with Play TherapyNon-verbal techniquesSensory-based techniquesCulturally and developmentally appropriate techniquesPlay Therapy Strategies and TechniquesIntegration of traumatic experiences to acknowledge and process the trauma: Sandtrays, drawings, & playTarget shame, self-doubt, and selfcompassion: Sandtray Safeplace & All About MeBuild an understanding of the brainbody relationship: Flip your lid and CharadesTarget indiscriminate attachments and interpersonal reactivity: Invisible String & Family SandtrayImprove emotional and bodily regulation: Stressballs, Be Spaghetti, Feelings Map, Trashballs, Yoga, and Weather Massage Faculty Jennifer Lefebre, Psy.D., RPT-S Related seminars and products: 8 Jennifer Lefebre, Psy.D., RPT-S, TCTSY-F, is a clinical psychologist, registered play therapist supervisor, and trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator..
Handouts Manual (8.3 MB) 51 Pages Available after Purchase Outline Neuroscience of Childhood Trauma Trauma TheoryFight-or-Flight (parasympathetic/sympathetic nervous system)Attachment TheoryAssessmentComplex TraumaPost-traumatic Stress DisorderReactive Attachment DisorderDevelopmental Trauma DisorderA new conceptualization and integrated clinical frameworkEssential Components for Trauma-Informed TreatmentsEstablishing safety and a sense of competence/worthAppropriate attachments & relational engagementSelf-regulation (body & emotions)Self-reflection & IntrospectionIntegration of traumatic experiences (acknowledgment & processing of the trauma)Future safety ~ transitioning beyond the TraumaBody Based Treatment – Emotional and Behavioral RegulationVerbal vs nonverbal responses – how to recognize trauma without verbal reportBottom-up versus top-down processing – trauma starts in the bodyDevelopmental needs of traumatized childrenEmbodied play & sensory integration – emotional and behavioral regulationIncorporating Play Therapy into Proven Evidence-based TreatmentsComponents that “fit” the child’s specific needsTF-CBT- Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral TherapyEMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and ReprocessingCPP – Child Parent PsychotherapyARC – Attachment, Regulation, and CompetencyTARGET – Trauma Adaptive Recovery Group Education TherapyPlay Therapy PrinciplesTherapist establishes a friendly relationshipAccepts the child as he isCreates a permissive relationship; child has freedom of expressionValidates (acknowledge and reflect) child’s feelingsResponsibility for decisions and change is left mostly to the childChild directs the therapeutic process; therapist followsTherapeutic interaction is not rushedLimits are set only when necessary for child’s outcomesAdvancing Trauma Treatment with Play TherapyNon-verbal techniquesSensory-based techniquesCulturally and developmentally appropriate techniquesPlay Therapy Strategies and TechniquesIntegration of traumatic experiences to acknowledge and process the trauma: Sandtrays, drawings, & playTarget shame, self-doubt, and selfcompassion: Sandtray Safeplace & All About MeBuild an understanding of the brainbody relationship: Flip your lid and CharadesTarget indiscriminate attachments and interpersonal reactivity: Invisible String & Family SandtrayImprove emotional and bodily regulation: Stressballs, Be Spaghetti, Feelings Map, Trashballs, Yoga, and Weather Massage Faculty Jennifer Lefebre, Psy.D., RPT-S Related seminars and products: 8 Jennifer Lefebre, Psy.D., RPT-S, TCTSY-F, is a clinical psychologist, registered play therapist supervisor, and trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator.
She is is the president-elect for the New England Association for Play Therapy..
She is the president-elect for the New England Association for Play Therapy.
Her clinical is and research interests focus on the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, adults and families whose lives have been impacted by complex trauma..
Her clinical and research interests focus on the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, adults and families whose lives have been impacted by complex trauma.
Dr. Lefebre is has extensive experience working with young children (0-5), adult survivors of severe childhood abuse and neglect, first responders, and combat veterans.Dr..
Dr. Lefebre has extensive experience working with young children (0-5), adult survivors of severe childhood abuse and neglect, first responders, and combat veterans.Dr.
Lefebre is is the clinical director at Healing the Child Within, a holistic trauma center in northwestern Connecticut which integrates psychotherapy, yoga, play, and expressive arts therapies into the treatment of complex trauma..
Lefebre is the clinical director at Healing the Child Within, a holistic trauma center in northwestern Connecticut which integrates psychotherapy, yoga, play, and expressive arts therapies into the treatment of complex trauma.
She is also provides clinical supervision and play therapy consultation throughout New England and online, and an adjunct faculty member at several universities, teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate level..
She also provides clinical supervision and play therapy consultation throughout New England and online, and an adjunct faculty member at several universities, teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate level.
addition is In to being an experienced play therapist and professor, Dr. Lefebre is a sought-after expert for speaking engagements, podcasts and webinars on the topics of play therapy and complex childhood trauma..
In addition to being an experienced play therapist and professor, Dr. Lefebre is a sought-after expert for speaking engagements, podcasts and webinars on the topics of play therapy and complex childhood trauma.
Speaker Disclosures: is Financial: Jennifer Lefebre is in private practice..
Speaker Disclosures: Financial: Jennifer Lefebre is in private practice.
She is receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc..
She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Jennifer Lefebre is Non-financial: is a member of the Association of Play Therapy..
Non-financial: Jennifer Lefebre is a member of the Association of Play Therapy.