Playing with pain: Using play therapy with chronic pain clients


    Presenter: Marshall Lyles, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant

    Description:
    Living with chronic illness and pain causes a child to interact with their world differently. Often, these children’s underlying assumptions about ability and relationships are based in struggle and disempowerment. If a family affected by chronic illness also belongs to a marginalized community, then their lived experiences become even more complicated. Play therapists can benefit from understanding what the professional literature offers around the needs of children affected by illness and pain, allowing play therapy to become more specifically tailored to the experiences these clients will bring to the playroom.

    Dates/Times/Topics:
    Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 2 pm to 5 pm CST

    ​Objectives:
    The participant will be able to:
    1. List at least 3 unique challenges for chronic pain patients during play therapy
    2. Describe at least 4 needs families affected by chronic illness have from a play therapist
    3. Discuss 3 play therapy techniques that can accommodate these family’s needs

    Registration information:
    The registration fee is $75 and the webinar platform is Zoom. A link will be sent for webinar access ahead of the event.

    CEs:
    Due to COVID-19 health concerns, this one-time online event has been approved by APT for three contact education hours and these will be awarded after proof of viewing is verified and quiz is passed. This event is sponsored by Marshall Lyles, APT Approved Provider 17-508.

    Cancellation policy:
    Registration is non-refundable.
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