June 17-In Person-The Magic of Superheroes in Play Therapy

The Magic of Superheroes in Play Therapy

(Special Topic)

-IN PERSON-

Presenter:

Julia Knach, PsyD, LCPC, LCADC, RPT-S™

When:

June 17, 10am-5:30pm EST

Location:

Thrive Behavioral Health

1114 Benfield Blvd G

Millersville, MD 21108

Cost: $150.00

CE Hours: 6 Contact Hours

Description:

Since the year 2000, an astounding 61 big-budget superhero movies have been released at the box office. There were also 30+ major vampire movies, eight Harry Potter films, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, seven Star Wars films, and three Matrix movies. Altogether, that makes over 100 big-budget movies featuring characters with various superhuman abilities, released just since 2000, and they are consistently among the highest grossing movies.

Children’s fascination with superhero’s dates back years. Superman first came out in the 1938 and since then children have been using superhero’s in their play. This course will teach play therapist about the symbolism behind individual superhero’s and how to incorporate this into their work. Superhero play is appropriate at any age, and therapist will learn different techniques to use with populations from childhood all the way through adulthood.

Objectives:

1)Describe the of the history of superheroes and its importance to play therapy

2)Identify certain superhero traits and their symbolism in play

3)Identify cultural aspects of superheroes as it relates to clients in play therapy

4)State how to integrate superheroes into play using the therapeutic powers of play

5)State the different genres of superheroes’ and how they relate to play therapy

6)Demonstrate at least 2 interventions to work with children and adolescents when using superheroes in play therapy

Presenter: Julia Knach, PsyD, LCPC, LCADC, RPT-S™

Julia Knach is currently the owner and founder of My Crossing Paths Counseling Center. Julia was previously the Manager of Clinical Services at Baltimore Child Abuse Center (BCAC) and before that she was the Clinical Supervisor with Family and Children’s Services (FCS), supervising both Baltimore City and County. She works with all populations dealing with trauma and abuse. Prior to joining FCS, she worked at Hope Health Systems satellite office. Here she worked with families throughout Baltimore City that were dealing with both trauma and addictions. She is currently an adjunct professor at CCBC, teaching in the human service counseling department. She recently published her first book called Crossing Paths: The Intersection between Trauma and Addictions. She received her BA from Arcadia University in 2002, where she received her BA in Art’s for psychology. During her time in undergraduate, she spent a year in Australia studying abroad. She attended University of Baltimore and received her master’s degree in Applied Psychology with a minor in Forensic. She received her PsyD at California Southern University. She grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and has spent most of her adult life in Maryland.

Cancellation Policy:

Written notification of cancellation must be received in our office at least 10 business days prior to a training for a refund. A $25.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund. There will be no refund for cancellation notification less than 10 business days.

CBPS reserves the right to cancel a training due to inclement weather or insufficient enrollment. In the event of such cancellation, you will receive a full refund.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing Education Approval for Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Social Workers/ School Psychologists/MFCCs/Play Therapists/Art Therapists

SOCIAL WORKERS

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category I continuing education programs. Social Work Boards in most states accept this approval status.

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5763. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CBPS is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school Psychologists, provider #1067. CBPS maintains responsibility for the program.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS

The Maryland and Washington, DC Boards of Psychology Examiners Recognizes national Association of School Psychologist approval status with CBPS and grants CE hours to clinical psychologists in Maryland and Washington, DC.

PLAY THERAPISTS

Chesapeake Professional Seminars (CBPS) is an Association for Play Therapy (APT) approved provider of continuing education, APT Approved Provider #97-034.

ART THERAPISTS

Art Therapists (LCAT, ATR-BC) may obtain CE Hours based on our NBCC approval status.

NEW YORK SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICIONERS, and PSYCHOLOGISTS

CBPS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Board of Social Work, Provider #0122; and the Board of Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Mental Health Counselors. CBPS is also approved for psychologists in NY Provider Number: #PSY-0070.