Join us for a play therapy training offered by Marilyn Snow, Ph.D., LPC, RPT-S. CEUs offered!
Description: When treating a child who has experienced trauma, research indicates one of the most important aspects of treatment is the relationship between the child and the play therapist. The ability to relate to one another is influenced by our early experiences of attachment to a primary caregiver. This workshop will describe the four primary styles of attachment. A child's attachment style will influence the interaction between him/her and the play therapist. Also patterns of attachment greatly influence the ability to heal from traumatic experiences. This workshop will also briefly explore the attachment style of play therapists and how that impacts their interactions with clients. Videos of clients with different attachment styles will be used for demonstration.
At the end of this workshop, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the four styles of attachment seen in play therapy.
- Explain how attachment styles impact behaviors in play therapy.
- Identify how attachment styles influence healing in trauma in play therapy.