Child-centered group play therapy (CCGPT) is a developmentally appropriate modality for children experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral issues. CCGPT integrates child-centered play therapy (CCPT) and group therapy, which increases the complexity of its implementation and therefore requires advanced knowledge of play therapists. In the process of CCGPT, children have the opportunity to develop relationship with the play therapist and relationships with other group members. These therapeutic experiences release each child’s potential toward growth and positive changes. This workshop will address the philosophies, implementation, considerations, and skills important for facilitating effective CCGPT process.
Note: This workshop is for participants who have training and experience in basic Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Earn 12 Non-Contact CEs!
Days/Times: January 18-19, 2025
- Saturday, January 18, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
- Sunday, January 19, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to describe the theoretical philosophies and principles of CCGPT.
- Participants will be able to describe the process of CCGPT.
- Participants will be able to describe special considerations in CCGPT.
- Participants will be able to discuss three considerations for CCGPT group composition.
- Participants will be able to identify verbal skills distinctive in conducting CCGPT.
- Participants will be able to identify nonverbal skills important in conducting CCGPT.
Speaker:
Dee C. Ray, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S is co-owner of the counseling practice, EmpathyWell, in Highland Village, TX where she facilitates play therapy, training, consultation, and supervision. Dr. Ray is Regents Emerita Professor in the Counseling Program and Director Emerita of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas. Dr. Ray has published over 150 articles, chapters, and books in the field of play therapy, specializing in research specifically examining the process and effects of Child Centered Play Therapy. Dr. Ray is author of Playful Education: Using Play Therapy Strategies to Elevate Your Classroom, A Therapist’s Guide to Development: The Extraordinarily Normal Years, Advanced Play Therapy: Essential Conditions, Knowledge, and Skills for Child Practice, and co-author of Multicultural Play Therapy and Group Play Therapy. She is a founding board member and past president of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling, as well as past board chair of the Association for Play Therapy. She is an American Counseling Association Fellow, and two-time recipient of the Association for Play Therapy Outstanding Research Award, among many others.