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Digital Seminar

Polyvagal and Play Therapy

Inside Out Approaches for Sensory & Somatic Regulation

Speaker:
Dora Henderson, LMHC, RPTS™, CST
Duration:
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR, handouts in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR
Copyright:
10 May, 2023
Product Code:
POS059369
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Many clinicians are overwhelmed by the thought of integrating neuroscience into their work with children, and this course will demonstrate how important it is, and that it can be done in a playful, child-friendly way! Polyvagal theory, when integrated with expressive arts, body movement & play therapy, provides a unique avenue to teach children how to recognize their bodily nervous system states…and that they can change it with the help of good co-regulators teaching the way. Many educators and clinicians are at a loss in how to apply this knowledge, as it is often written in a tough-to-digest manner.This play therapy workshop will meet the needs of consumers by giving them not only application of knowledge, but also the ability to create tools in their schools or offices in a child friendly manner.

Credit


Self-Study Credit

This self-study program consists of 1.5 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary by country and local regulatory bodies. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your local regulatory organization to determine specific eligibility and requirements. 



Handouts

Speaker

Dora Henderson, LMHC, RPTS™, CST's Profile

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Dora Henderson is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S™) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor (LMHC-QS), specializing in integrating the power of play with EMDR and the integration of neuroscience with play therapy. She is also a TraumaPlay™ Supervisor and an EMDR Consultant-in-Training, and the co-host of the Neuroscience of Play Therapy Summit at the Beach. Dora is passionate about helping individuals of all ages heal from traumatic experiences and move towards a happier, healthier life. She has training and certifications in various areas, to include Sand Tray Therapy, TraumaPlay™ , Theraplay®, MAP, Adlerian therapy, as well as the Safe & Sound Protocol. Dora is also the creator of beautiful puppets and books, to including Neuro & the Ception Force Friends™ series, Polly Vagale, Neuro & The Ception Force Friends and The Vagus Nerve Super Highway, as well as the Adventures of Sandi & Clammy series. Her trainings, consultations and supervision, and professional work integrates play, puppetry, expressive arts, and neuroscience in easy-to-use and family-friendly ways.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dora Henderson maintains a private practice. and is the co-host of The Neuroscience of Play Therapy Summit at the Beach. She receives royalties as a published author. Dora Henderson receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dora Henderson is a member of the Association for Play Therapy and the EMDR International Association.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

 

For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepesi@pesi.com.  


Objectives

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the components of polyvagal theory as they relate to play therapy and the therapeutic powers of play.   
  2. Determine the therapeutic benefits of using creative methods, such as a brain hat, and mind & body connection log, in play therapy with children. 
  3. Evaluate the benefits of role-play with children to help them learn to identify the body and senses to help change their states in their autonomic systems. 
  4. Demonstrate the need to use movement & rhythm through the polyvagal framework and how it relates to play therapy. 

Outline

Healing the Trauma Brain - Rewiring Broken Connections 

  • Therapeutic powers of play therapy
  • Diversity, equity, & inclusion within play therapy & the body 
  • Foster emotional wellness 

Polyvagal Theory & The Vagus Nerve Superhighway  

  • Nervous system is a bi-directional communication    
  • Always on alert for cues of safety/danger 
  • Ms. Polly VagaleTM & Neuro-Ception of Safety - getting to know your senses 

Somatic & Sensory Strategies in Play Therapy  

  • Role Play, Rhythm & Movement 
    • Brain/body connection - expressive arts 
    • Create your own puzzle brain hat & body & brain detective tracker 
    • Manage somatic distress and big emotions with play therapy
    • Co-regulate with kids – role play/mirroring

Target Audience

Counselors  

Social Workers  

Marriage & Family Therapists  

Psychologists  

Play Therapists  

School Administrators  

Teachers/School-Based Personnel 

Speech-Language Pathologists  

Occupational Therapists  

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