PT 205 Dealing with Grief and Loss
in Play Therapy
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the stages of grief and loss in children and apply play therapy techniques to support children through their grief journey.
2. Identify common themes and expressions of grief in children's play and utilize Gestalt therapy principles in play therapy sessions.
3. Acquire skills in building rapport, assessing grief-related issues, and facilitating emotional expression and processing in play therapy with grieving children.
4. Apply play therapy techniques to enhance resilience and coping skills in children experiencing grief and loss.
5. Recognize the impact of divorce on children's emotional well-being and employ appropriate play therapy interventions for children from divorced families.
6. Collaborate effectively with parents and other professionals in supporting children undergoing changes in life including a loss of a family member as well as from divorced families through play therapy.
Course Content:
Play Therapy: Stages in Grief and Loss
• Introduction to grief and loss in children
• Overview of the stages of grief
• Understanding the unique challenges faced by children in child developmental psychology theories
• Role of play therapy in supporting children through the stages of grief
Play Therapy: Skills in Dealing with Grief and Loss
• Developing therapeutic rapport and creating a safe space for grieving children
• Case studies with cultural context and practical applications of Play therapy techniques for assessing and addressing grief-related issues
• Supporting parents dealing with the emotional expression and processing of grief of children
• Enhancing resilience and coping skills in children experiencing grief and loss
Play Therapy: Themes in Grieving and Gestalt Therapy
• Exploring common themes and expressions of grief in children's play
• Introduction to Gestalt therapy principles in play therapy
• Using play therapy to facilitate emotional expression and integration in the grieving process
• Case studies and practical applications of Gestalt therapy in play therapy with grieving children
Dealing with Divorced Families
• Understanding the impact of divorce on children's emotional well-being
• Introduction to play therapy interventions for issues of children facing from divorced families
• Addressing grief and loss within the context of divorce
• Collaborating with parents and other professionals in supporting children from divorced families
Date:
Jun 4, 11, 22, 25, 2024 HKT
Time(HKT):
Tue: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.(in-person)
Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.(zoom)
CE hours: 12 CEs (4 lessons)
Early Bird Fee (before May 20):
CDN$780
(Original Fee: CDN$860)
Location:
LT Tower Kwun Tong / Zoom
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.
Ms. Rachel Leung (RSW, RPT™)
Rachel is a registered play therapist with years of professional experience. She is dedicated to providing play therapy support for children helping them address emotional, behavioral, and developmental issues. Rachel has extensive knowledge and skills, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment for children to express themselves through play, problem-solve, and develop healthy coping strategies. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, autism spectrum disorder, grief, and family problems. Rachel is also a clinical mentor, mentoring and training a new generation of play therapists. With an individualized approach and professional techniques, Rachel offers tailored therapy for each child, assisting them in achieving holistic development and psychological well-being.
Remarks:
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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.
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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.
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Participants must be present and engaged to receive the CE credits and complete the course.
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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
