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PT 109II Child Psychopathology in  Play Therapy II

This course is designed for professionals working with children, including play therapists, social workers, and teachers. The focus is on understanding the intersection of psychopathology and play therapy, providing participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to support children with psychological and behavioral challenges through therapeutic play.

 

PT109II is included in our SEN Certificate Course. 

For additional information, please refer to PT 213 SEN Certificate Course for more details.

Course Objectives:

  1. Understand the basic concepts of psychopathology and its relevance to child behavior.

  2. Identify common psychological disorders in children and their manifestations.

  3. Recognize the role of play therapists in addressing various psychological issues in children.

  4. Apply play therapy techniques to support children with psychopathological disorders.

  5. Develop strategies to collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals in supporting children with psychological issues.

  6. Evaluate the effectiveness of play therapy interventions in addressing psychopathological issues.
     

Course Outline:


Lesson 1

Integrating Therapeutic Techniques for Effective Child Support

  • Overview of psychopathology.

  • Importance of understanding psychopathology in the context of child development.

Manifestations and Symptoms of Common Psychological Disorders in Children:

  • Behavioral, emotional, and cognitive symptoms of these disorders.

  • Case studies and examples.

Role of Play Therapist in Addressing Psychopathology:

  • How play therapists help children express emotions and resolve issues.

  • Evidence-based benefits of play therapy.

Lesson 2

Play Therapy Techniques for Specific Disorders

  • Techniques for ADHD/ODD/CD

    • Activities to improve attention and impulse control.

    • Managing impulsive behavior and improving social interactions.

    • Limit setting Skills

  • Techniques for ASD

    • Enhancing social skills and communication through play.

Play therapist’s reflective practice:

  • Encouraging continuous professional development and reflective practice.

  • Therapist’s own emotional and personal issues

  • Therapist’s well-being

Date:

2024 July 12 & 18, 2024

Time (HKT):

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

CE hours: 6 contact CEs (2 lessons)

Format:

In-person

(Location: Kwun Tong)

Early Bird Fee (before Jul 10):

CDN$480

(Original Fee: CDN$580)

APT Approved Provider:

 

 

22-676

Instructor: 

Dr. Tom Yuen (PH.D., Registered Psychologist, RPT-S™)

Dr. Tom Yuen is a scholar in counselling education. He possesses a wealth of expertise and is proficient in Chinese and English. He has taught psychotherapy and play therapy in countries like the United States, Canada, and Hong Kong. In recent years, he has dedicated himself to passing down the principles of play therapy to the next generation, presenting it in its true essence through Cantonese.

Remarks: 

 

  • Play therapy credit may be awarded to graduate students enrolled in a graduate mental health program or individuals who hold a graduate mental health degree in counselling, marriage and family therapy, psychiatry, psychology, or social work. 

  • To request a refund for registration cancellation, please send a written request to PCPT at info@pcpt.ca. PCPT retains the right to cancel this training in the event of unexpected circumstances. If such a situation arises, PCPT will make efforts to inform registered participants before the event and will provide refunds for all registration, workshop, and continuing education fees. It's important to note that PCPT's liability is restricted to refunding these fees in all cases.

  • Participants must be present and engaged to receive the CE credits and complete the course. 

  • Participants must complete the Course Enrollment Form before enrolling in the workshop.​

Course Enrollment Form below and JotForm :  https://form.jotform.com/infopcpt/course-enrollment-form

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Enrolment fee for this course is $580 CDN
(Early Bird: $480 CDN)

 

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