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Selective Mutism & Play Therapy – April 23, 2021
April 23, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
$75.00
Live Webinar!
Selective Mutism & Play Therapy
Jared Andes, LCSW
April 23, 2021
9:00AM to 12:30 PM MST
Registration Fee: $75.00
Description: Selective Mutism effects 1 in 1000 children, with more recent studies suggesting the number is somewhat higher than that. It is a disorder marked by significant anxiety. Play therapy addresses Selective Mutism uniquely by focusing on building the relationship, creating an environment free from judgement, and facilitating the development of coping skills and social skills. Play Therapy can be utilized to decrease barriers to treatment. In this presentation, participants will learn to conceptualize Selective Mutism and will learn how Play Therapy skills and interventions can be used to treat anxious symptoms.
Learning Objectives:
1) Participants will be able to accurately identify and diagnose Selective Mutism using Play Therapy skills.
2) Participants will be able to explain the four stages in the Anxiety Cycle and its impact on Play Therapy.
3) Participants will be able to implement three Play Therapy approaches to foster relationship and growth within the therapeutic alliance.
4) Participants will be able to identify two Play Therapy based therapeutic exposures to decrease Selective Mutism symptoms.
Agenda:
Introductions 10 min
Selective Mutism description 15-20 min
Assessing SM and Play Therapy 10-15 min
Practice 10 min
Break
Play Therapy and the Avoidance Cycle 20 min
Practice 10 min
Play Therapy and the relationship 30 min
Break
Therapeutic exposures and Play Therapy 30 min
Practice 10 min
Conclusion and Q&A 10-15 min
Presenter Bio: Jared Andes, LCSW is currently a Crisis Worker at Intermountain Health Care as well as the owner/therapist at Full Spectrum Counseling, Inc. Previously, Jared has been the Director of the Child and Family Mental Health Program at Kids on the Move, the Interim Director/Therapist for Children’s Services at Valley Behavioral Health, and a counselor at Resilience Camp, an intensive therapy group for children diagnosed with Selective Mutism.
Due to COVID-19 health concerns, this one-time online event has been approved by APT for 3 CONTACT CE Hours
APT approved provider #98-036
Cancellation Policy: UAPT does not offer refunds for live or recorded webinars.