Mining Family Treasures: An Introduction to Solution-Focused Therapy
Presented by Joy Cannon, MA, LPC, RPT™, NCC
Play Therapy invites children into nonjudgmental relationships to process experiences and express themselves through toys in their natural first language and at safe psychological distance. However, verbal language also matters because it impacts children's thinking about self, resources and the world.
In Solution-Focused Play Therapy, kids and their caregivers not only benefit from reorienting how they engage the current problem, but can use their skills and mindset shifts to generalize in future challenges. Whether you are a Solution-Focused practitioner or not, come learn helpful reframes, open-ended questions for intakes, encouragement skills and build your confidence in your unique strengths.
Throughout the process, the presenter will explain and give examples of how SFPT empowers diverse families, namely by using the language of the family and asking families to choose their goals rather than follow potential cultural or personal biases of the therapist. Additionally, since SFPT is a strengths-based approach the presenter will explain and give examples of several culturally recognized and minimized personal strengths from case examples.
Details
Date - March 1, 2024
Time - 10:00am - 12:00pm CT
Pricing - $50
Location - Ensemble Therapy
Northwest Austin Location
4210 Spicewood Springs, Suite 203
Austin, Texas 78759
Training Objectives
Through this introduction to Solution-Focused Play Therapy, you'll learn and be able to:
Identify the two philosophical underpinnings of Solution Focused theory, and the nine key concepts of Solution Focused Play Therapy
Practice two interventions from Solution Focused Play Therapy
Describe the differences between problem talk and solution building conversations in caregiver intakes
Joy Cannon, MA, LPC, RPT™, NCC
Joy Cannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist™, National Certified Counselor with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health from Texas State and President of the Hill Country Chapter of the Texas Association for Play Therapy. Her employment has included crisis response, individual counseling and groups with all ages.
Joy owns Inkling Therapy in South Austin, specializing in children 3-7 years old, counselors in training, interpersonal trauma, grief, and affirming neurodiversity. She is passionate about Solution-Focused Play Therapy, presenting, and volunteering to lead Therapy for Therapists Collective peer support groups. Her British Shorthairs, Nessie & Rufus, play with her at home.
Good to Know
This is an in-person training and will not be recorded. Please dress comfortably, bring a water bottle and anything else you need to feel comfortable in a classroom setting for the duration of our training.
In your confirmation email, you will receive additional information about location, but please note that we are located on the second floor, and participants must be able to climb stairs.
This training will provide 2 CE Credits.
This training will provide 2 contact hours. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the full presentation and complete the post-presentation evaluation.
Ensemble Therapy is an Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy (APT), Approved Provider 23-706. Ensemble Therapy is an approved provider endorsed by an international organization and therefore trainings quality for the 50% CEs mandated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) for LPC and LMFT. Play Therapy credit is available to mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health program.
It is the responsibility of the attendee to verify whether CE credit offered by the Ensemble Learning Center meets the regulations of the participant’s licensing/certification board.
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