Description
The African American experience comes with misunderstandings that often make their way into the play therapy space with children. The mental health needs of African American families are sometimes even overlooked for various reasons. In this workshop, we will dive into the perception of play therapy within the African American community and how clinicians can best support the unique mental health needs of African American children and families within the play therapy process. Participants will engage in didactic and experiential learning to support cultural humility through mind and body awareness.
Maryland:
This workshop meets the requirement for Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice for Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners' COMAR 10.42.06.03.A.(1)(d) with a focus on cultural humility.
District of Columbia:
This workshop meets the continuing education requirement for DC Public Health Priorities in the following topic: 10. Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care.
Instructor
Therapy
Kristian Owens is the Owner/CEO of Resilient Child Therapy Institute, LLC, where she provides brain-body based psychotherapy and integrative wellness services to children and families impacted by trauma and loss. She also has a special interest in training and supporting clinicians in their clinical work with Communities of Color. Ms. Owens is a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor in Maryland, a certified yoga teacher, certified Reiki Master, and a play and expressive arts therapy enthusiast.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
8:50am-9:00am: Log On
9am-10:30am: History of Therapy for African Americans, Perception of Play Therapy/Discussion
10:30am-10:45am: Break
10:45am-12:15pm: Cultural Considerations/Case Study/Discussion
12:15pm: Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Identify the unique needs of African American children and families that may appear in their work as a play therapist.
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Identify applicable play therapy skills and techniques to utilize when working with African American children and families.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Taylor, L. & Ray, D. (2021). Child-Centered Play Therapy and Social–Emotional Competencies of African American Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Play Therapy, 30 (2), 74–85. https://cpt.unt.edu/sites/default/files/documents/taylor_ray_2021.pdf
Brumfield, K. A., & Christensen, T. M. (2011). Discovering African American parents' perceptions of play therapy: A phenomenological approach. International Journal of Play Therapy, 20(4), 208–223. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0025748
Anderson RE, Saleem FT, Huguley JP. (2019) Choosing to see the racial stress that afflicts our Black students. Phi Delta Kappan, 11(2)), 188–202. https://tpcjournal.nbcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pages-188-202-Harris-ACEs-as-Factors-Influential-to-Biopsychosocial-Development-for-YMOC.pdf
Ray, D.C, Ogawa, Y., & Cheng, Y. (2022). Multicultural Play Therapy: Making the Most of Cultural Opportunities with Children. Routledge.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.
Late Fee: On November 22, 2024, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
