Description
Expressive art activities to emphasize metaphors and concepts that are important for positive behavior change can be very effective. This training will be interactive. Participants will be engaged in the process of creating various forms of art for children and families. This will be followed by a rich discussion on finding the metaphor for internal growth and change. Participants will create art for dealing with anxiety, self-regulation, and to encourage achievement of treatment goals. Additionally, sand tray miniatures will be used to demonstrate specific directives, including play therapy. A list of materials to have available during the webinar will be made available. All art activities will be created during the webinar. Although the presenter uses art with children and families during play therapy in a therapeutic manner, this presentation is not considered “Art Therapy.”
*Your instructor would like you to have the following materials on hand: Construction paper, white paper, scissors, ribbon or string, markers, crayons, pencil, play doh and show and favorite toy. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us.*
Instructor
Sonia Hinds is the Founder and CEO of Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars and the Founder and Director for Barstow Acres Children’s Center which is a non-profit organization that provides mental health services to children and adults. She received her master’s degree in Mental Health Nursing from Howard University. She has served as a U.S. Army Nurse and is a Board Certified- Advanced Psychiatric Registered Nurse.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Drewes, A., et.al (2013). Integrating Expressive Art and Play Therapy with Children and Adolescents. New Jersey: Wiley Publisher.
Guest, J. (2015). CBT Art Activities Book. Jessica Kingsley, Publisher.
Gladding, S. (2016). The Creative Arts in Counseling. New Jersey: Wiley Publisher.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
| 01:15pm |
Registration |
| 2:15pm - 3:00pm |
Lecture |
| 3:00pm - 3:15pm |
Break |
| 03:15pm - 4:15pm |
Lecture (Continued) |
| 4:15pm-4:30pm |
Questions & Adjournment |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify common reasons for which children and families seek therapy.
- State various reasons why expressive art may be an effective tool in play therapy.
- Demonstrate and create four art activities to include resources for self-regulation, self-esteem building, and empowerment in play therapy.
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $65 and includes CE credit. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
