A Quest for Belonging: Exploring the Clinical Theory of Adlerian Play Therapy

    Presenters: Linda Homeyer, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S & Marshall Lyles, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S

    Description:
    ​Based on the work of Alfred Adler, Adlerian Play Therapy (AdPT) is one of the most used forms of play therapy. Developed by Terry Kottman in mid 1980s, it provides a clinical theoretical approach to working with children and families. This four part webinar series will provide basic understanding of this clinical theory and how to apply that theoretical understanding to working in play therapy. The topics covered will include working with individual children, siblings, parent/caregiver-child dyads, and families using traditional play and expressive arts. You will need to complete all four parts of the series in order to receive credit.

    Dates/Times/Topics:
    Tuesday, May 5, 2020 from 10 am to 12 pm (Central)
    Introduction to Adlerian Play Therapy

    Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 10 am to 12 pm (Central)
    Adlerian Play Therapy as a Systemic Approach

    Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 10 am to 12 pm (Central)
    Adlerian Play Therapy with Sandtray Clients

    Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 10 am to 12 pm (Central)
    Adlerian Play Therapy Using Other Expressive Arts

    Objectives:
    The participant will be able to:
    1. List at least 6 major concepts of Adlerian Theory
    2. List the 4 phases of Adlerian Play Therapy (AdPT)
    3. Discuss the purpose of each phase and the play therapy interventions that can be used in each
    4. Identify the primary therapeutic powers of play in each AdPT phase
    5. Apply Adlerian concepts to the family systemic approach of AdPT
    6. Describe how various expressive arts can be adapted for various age and configuration of clients
    7. Compare appropriate AdPT techniques across various age levels
    8. Develop a play therapy treatment plan based o AdPT

    Registration information:
    The registration fee is $120 (averages to $15/CE) and the webinar platform is Zoom. A link will be sent for webinar access ahead of the event. You are registering for all four meetings.

    CEs:
    Eight noncontact APT education hours will be awarded after proof of viewing is verified and evaluation is received. This event is sponsored by Marshall Lyles, APT Approved Provider 17-508.

    Cancellation policy:
    Registration is non-refundable.
    Registration