Starbright Training Institute For Child and Family Play Therapy
Starbright Training Institute 2008 Calendar
Program Information
Faculty
Training Intensive Descriptions
Additional Registration Information
Registration Form
TRAINING LOCATION
CHILDHELP CHILDREN'S CENTER OF VIRGINIA
11230 Waples Mill Road, Suite 105
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
703-208-1519
2008 TRAINING TOPICS
Providing therapeutic play in home-based settings: Conceptualizing, Inviting, and Implementing
May 9, 10, & 11, 2008, Eliana Gil, Ph.D.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JULY 11-13, 2008
This workshop will provide ideas for utilizing therapeutic play in home-based settings. In particular, we will discuss special challenges of crafting a therapeutic context within the home setting; how to maintain the integrity of toys and play structure; how to provide a therapy container; and how to advance specific goals through therapeutic play with children and their families.
Play Therapy with Abused and Traumatized Children: An Integrated Approach
June 13, 14, 15, 2008
This three-day intensive will discuss the impact of child maltreatment on children’s emotional, psychological, and social functioning and will describe common symptoms and presenting problems. Drawing from the fields of child therapy, expressive therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, a range of assessment and treatment strategies will be selected to advance treatment goals in phase-specific treatment. Special emphasis will be placed on integrating directive and nondirective approaches, encouraging children’s natural reparative tendencies, and working within a systemic context.
Family Play Therapy
9/19, 20, 21, 2008
This three-day workshop presents a rationale for the integration of family therapy and play therapy theories. In particular, participants will learn how to utilize play techniques with whole families in order to more fully engage young children, decrease resistance and inhibition, and encourage families to express themselves in a more broad, less guarded way. Specific play strategies will be demonstrated for both assessment and treatment with families and participants will practice “staying with” metaphors and “thinking play” as they listen to family problems and interact with families.
Sand Therapy Integrated with Play Therapy: Theory and Application
July 25, 26, 27, 2008
Throughout this three-day training, participants will have the opportunity to build sand worlds individually and in groups. In addition, each sand world will be viewed and processed by a small group. After this experiential opportunity, didactic information will be provided about the origins of sand therapy, different theories and approaches (sandplay and sand tray) as well as some of the current applications of sand therapy (marital and family). Many case presentations will illustrate how children and families utilize sand therapy to address clinical issues.
Assessment and Treatment of Children with Problem Sexual Behavios: Integrating Play Therapy, Family Therapy, and Cogntive-Behavioral Therapy for Optimal Clinical Impact
August 22, 23, 24, 2008
This three-day intensive will present a continuum of sexual behaviors in children ranging from normative to aggressive. Utilizing Dr. Friedrich’s substantive research, information will be provided on what is and is not normative sexual behaviors in young children of different ages. In addition, assessment criteria will be provided to differentiate between normative and problematic behaviors. Assessment challenges will be discussed and treatment guidelines will be provided using an integrated approach that seeks to engage, teach self-control, and create clear directives. The importance of family participation and across-setting coordination will be emphasized.
Program Information
Dr. Eliana Gil is the primary presenter for these courses. However, other presenters may participate during the trainings and may present didactic material or be available to assist with group processing.
Program Special Features Include:
- Limited group size
- Experiential participation
- Clinical case presentation
- Clinical skill building
Daily Schedule: Six full hrs per day
8:45 - 9:00 Arrival and coffee
9:00 - 10:30 Program
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 12:00 Program
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (On your own; brown bag encouraged)
1:00 - 2:30 Program
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 4:30 Program
For details and additional information regarding transportation, lodging, continuing education credits, cancellation policy and work scholarships, click:
Additional Registration Information.
Faculty
Eliana Gil, PhD
Director of the Starbright Training Institute.
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Additional Registration Information:
Transportation
Lodging
Continuing Education Credits
Cancellation Policy
Work Scholarships
Transportation:
There are two major airports in the Northern Virginia area: Ronald Reagan National Airport and Dulles Airport. Ronald Reagan is approximately 30 minutes from the host site and Dulles airport is about the same distance. All trainings will be held in the Fairfax, Virginia area.
Lodging:
We recommend the following hotel accommodations:
THE COURTYARD MARRIOT
11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
703-273-6161
A 20% discount has been arranged by our host, Childhelp, for those attending STI trainings. Please mention the Childhelp discount when you make reservations.
This Courtyard Marriot hotel is across the parking lot from the training site.
Continuing Education Credits:
Continuing education credit for these event is sponsored by The Institute for Continuing Education. Each three-day program offers 18.00 contact hours ( 6.00 hrs. per day). Credit is awarded on a daily basis, with full daily attendance required. The continuing education processing fee is $25.00 per person, and is to be sent directly to The Institute for Continuing Education following the training, along with completed continuing education documents. These CE documents will be available on site. If you have questions regarding continuing education, or for a listing of learning objectives, please contact The Institute at: 251-990-5030; FAX: 251-990-2665.
Who Should Attend: These training events are appropriate for mental health professionals who work with children, adolescents, and their families.
Skill Level: Due to the interdisciplinary audience these events attract, attendees are urged to review the training description to determine appropriateness for personal and professional goals. Content is appropriate for professionals with skills of beginner, intermediate, advance.
Continuing Education Credit Offered
Psychology: This activity is co-sponsored by Starbright Training Institute The Institute for Continuing Education. The Institute for Continuing Education is an organization approved by the American psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute for Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Counseling: The Institute for Continuing Education is an NBCC approved continuing education provider and a co-sponsor of this event. The Institute for Continuing Education may award NBCC approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The Institute for Continuing Education maintains responsibility for the content of this program. NBCC Provider No. 5643.
Social Work: The Institute for Continuing Education is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), though the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. The Institute for Continuing Education maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Provider No. 1007. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review current continuing education requirements for license renewal.
California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider No. PCE 636.
Illinois Dept. Professional Regulation Provider No. 159-000606.
Ohio Counselor and Social Work Provider No. RCS 030001.
Florida Dept. Health, Div. SW, MFT, Counseling Provider BAP 255, expiration 03/09.
Marriage-Family Therapy: The Institute for Continuing Education is recognized as a provider of continuing education by the California Board of Sciences Provider PCE 636.
Play Therapy: The Institute for Continuing Education Credit is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education credit specific to play therapy. APT Provider No. 98-040.
Nursing: The Institute for Continuing Education is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Nursing, Provider CEP 12646. It is the responsibility of nurses to check with their state board to determine if credit issued by an approved CE provider of the CA Board of Nursing is acceptable for credit by their state board.
For questions regarding continuing education credit, please contact The Institute for Continuing Education at: 251-990-5030; FAX: 251-990-2665; e-mail: instconted@aol.com.
Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will be made only if requested in writing. A 75% refund will be provided for registrants who send a cancellation notice postmarked no later than two weeks prior to the Intensive.
ADA/Section 504 Policy: If you have special needs, please contact Dr. Gil at 202-257-2783 at least two weeks prior to the scheduled event.
Work Scholarships:
A limited number of "work scholarships" and partial-discount "hardship scholarships" are available upon written request. Please write a letter stating why you qualify for these scholarships.