Playing Through the Trauma Storm - Postraumatic Play Therapy for Victims of Flood Disaster (SELF-PACED)

CE Hours 6 6 Play Therapy Special Topics Hours

About this course

This continuing education event defines Post-traumatic Play in the context of survivors of natural disasters. Presentation teaches participants common neurobiological, behavioral, and developmental impacts of exposure to trauma via natural disasters. Participants will learn methods and skills for assessing, identifying, and treating trauma using an integrative Play Therapy approach. Presentation will also review concepts of vicarious trauma and engage participants in developing a resiliency and trauma stewardship plan. Participants will learn through lecture, video demonstration, interactive practice, case review, and large group discussion. Completion of a Post-test and Evaluation is required for participants to receive CE credit.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the neurobiological and behavioral impacts of trauma on health and development.
2. Identify the neurobiological benefits and effectiveness of Play Therapy as a treatment for trauma symptoms and disorders.
3. Identify three phases of posttraumatic play processing.
4. Apply the SECURE lens to nondirective Play Therapy approaches of treating trauma.
5. Practice directive Trauma-Focused Play Therapy and interventions for children that have been exposed to trauma from natural disasters.
6. Design strategies for activating caregiver and other systemic resources to accomplish treatment goals..

Learning Levels

Advanced

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Course Instructor(s)

Steven L. Parks, LCSW-S, MBA, RPT-S

Executive Director, A Time for Play | Play Therapy Training Series

Steven L. Parks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Supervisor and serves in the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work as a full-time clinical Senior Lecturing Faculty professor. Steven is a Registered Play Therapist & Supervisor (RPT-S) and the Executive Director of the A Time for Play nonprofit organization based in Houston, TX. He also maintains a private practice in Sugar Land, Texas and specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma symptoms, depression, anxiety, and externalizing behaviors. Steven has a Bachelor’s of Arts degree of Psychology from Texas Tech University, a Master’s of Business Administration degree from University of Houston Bauer College of Business, and a Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Steven volunteers regularly with the National Association of Social Workers Texas (NASWTx), and serves as the Board Chair of Tony's Place, a local LGBTQ+ Community Organization.

Disclosure

This Continuing Education event is acceptable for the purposes of license renewal for Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in the state of Texas by fully complying with Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council guidelines and Texas Administrative Code RULE §781.501, RULE §681.142, & RULE §801.261 Professionals with license outside of the State of Texas should check with their licensing board if CE credit hours will be accepted. The mission of A Time for Play is to promote access to effective mental health services within the community, primarily by educating mental health professionals on the theories, benefits, techniques, and skills of Play Therapy and ethical clinical practice. A Time for Play delivers mental health training services to local, state, national, and international audiences. The nonprofit expands access by providing continuing education workshops in-person, virtually, by request, and on-demand. A Time for Play is actively diversifying the profession of Play Therapy and expanding access to Play Therapy services through scholarship opportunities.

References

Nilsson, N., Hadiprodjo, N., & Parson, J. (2024). The role of the play therapist in supporting children and families following a natural disaster: A scoping review. The Australian Journal of Rural Health, 32(5), 877–889. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.13186
Baggerly, J., Ceballos, P., Rodríguez, M., & Reyes, A. G. (2022). Cultural adaptations for disaster response for children in Puerto Rico after Hurricane María. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 50(3), 118–127. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmcd.12246
Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors (April 2020). Why Play Therapy is Appropriate for Children with Symptoms of PTSD. Association for Play Therapy.
Lai, B. S., & La Greca, A. (2020). Understanding the impacts of natural disasters on children. Washington, D.C.: Society for Research in Child Development. https://www.srcd.org/sites/default/files/resources/FINAL_SRCDCEB-NaturalDisasters_0.pdf
Pertiwiwati, E., Maulana, I., Az Zahra, F., & Yuliana, I. (2021). Play Therapy as a Method of Trauma Healing in PTSD Children Victims of Flood Disaster in West Martapura, South Kalimantan. Berkala Kedokteran, 17(2), 125–132. https://doi.org/10.20527/jbk.v17i2.11673

CE Process Info

Content

Materials

10 parts
- ATfP Agenda- Playing through the Trauma Storm
- ATfP Presentation- Playing Through the Trauma Storm (notes)
- ATfP Presentation- Playing Through the Trauma Storm (slides)
- ATfP Handout- Documentation Protocol Packet
- ATfP Handout- Checklist for Posttraumatic Play
- The 4 Elements Regulation Script
- ATfP Handout- Flood Psychoeducation Cards
- Can-Do-and-The-Storm
- Too Much Weather by Stewart & Budash
- Jordan, Perryman, & Anderson- CCPT Natural Disaster LitRev
Neurobiological & Functional Impacts of Trauma

2 parts
- Mind the Bump Mindfulness and how the brain works
- ATfP Neurobiological Impacts of Trauma
Stages of Post-Traumatic Play Therapy

2 parts
- 1976 Chowchilla Kidnapping Survivors Share Their Stories
- ATfP Stages of Post-Traumatic Play
Non-Directive Interventions for Victims of Flood Trauma

2 parts
- ATfP Redacted Note- 8F Flood Victim Resolution
- ATfP Non-Directive Interventions for Flood Trauma
Directive Interventions for Victims of Flood Trauma

3 parts
- ATfP Directive Interventions for Flood Victims
- ATfP Handout- CBPT Feelings Thermometer
- Side Effects | Original Version - CalArts 2018

Association for Play Therapy Approved Provider (APT)

A Time for Play is an APT Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education. This event is structured to be in compliance with all Approved Provider Criteria and Standards of the Association for Play Therapy. * APT# 19-582 * Expiration: 6/30/2027 *
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

A Time for Play has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP# 7296. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. A Time for Play is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Presented by (Workshop presented by)

Steven L. Parks, LCSW-S, MBA, RPT-S

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ATfP Course Completion

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Playing Through the Trauma Storm - Postraumatic Play Therapy for Victims of Flood Disaster (SELF-PACED)

About this course

Learning Objectives

Learning Levels

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

Disclosure

References

CE Process Info

Content

Association for Play Therapy Approved Provider (APT)

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Presented by (Workshop presented by)

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