Starbright Training Institute For Child and Family Play Therapy
Starbright Training Institute 2010 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
2010 TRAINING TOPICS FOR WORKSHOPS
Sand Therapy Integrated with Play Therapy: Theory and Application--FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED!
March 19-21, 2010
Dr. Eliana Gil
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.
Play Therapy with Abused and Traumatized Children: An Integrated Approach
April 16-18, 2010
Dr. Eliana Gil
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.
Assessment and Treatment of Young Children with Sexual Behavior Problems: Utilizing an Integrated Approach that Combines Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Theories and Techniques
May 14-16, 2010
Dr. Eliana Gil and Dr. Jennifer Shaw
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.
Family Play Therapy: Theory and Application
June 4-6
Dr. Eliana Gil
This workshop is designed to provide a basic understanding of how play therapy strategies can be utilized in the assessment and treatment of families with young children. Specifically, this program will provide a rationale for using play therapy in the assessment and treatment of families, discuss the basic principles of family therapy, and present a variety of play techniques that can be integrated with traditional family therapy sessions.
Providing Therapeutic Play in Home-Based Settings: Conceptualizing, Inviting, and Implementing
July 9-11, 2010
Dr. Eliana Gil
This two-day 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.
Sand Therapy Integrated with Play Therapy: Advanced Theory and Application
July 16-18, 2010
Dr. Eliana Gil
This workshop is open to anyone who has attended the basic introductory course, has utilized sand therapy in their clinical work since being trained, and is willing to bring photographs of sand trays for discussion. Each participant will be expected to present a case, pose consultation questions, or be willing to discuss challenging aspects of their sand therapy work. Power Point presentations including photographs of the sand trays, as well as transparencies that can be placed on overheads, are encouraged. All participants will thus be exposed to others’ sand therapy work and will have opportunities for peer feedback.
Using Play to Promote and Enhance Parent-Child Relationships
August 13-15
Dr. Eliana Gil and Dr. Megan Fiore
This workshop will discuss the rationale for utilizing play therapy in order to improve the emotional connection between parents and their children. Thus, the curative factors of play will be described in detail. In addition, several parent-child models that utilize play as the change variable, will be described, including Child Parent Relationship Training, Filial Therapy,Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Family Play Therapy, and the use of the Marshak Interaction Method (MIM) to assess and pinpoint target areas in the parent-child relationship that need improvement. This workshop will utilize didactic presentations, written materials, and video case illustrations.
New for 2010!!
Webinars
Learn at your computer, in the comfort of your home or business!
Supervision Groups:
Twelve sessions lasting 1 1/2 hours; first hour participants present clinical case, then open discussion
Play Therapy
First and third Wednesdays, beginning February 17th, 8:30-11:00am EST
Complex Trauma and Child Treatment
Second and fourth Mondays, beginning February 22nd, 8:30-11:00am EST
Cost: 75.00/session
For Webinar Registration, call 703-831-1306 or email us at starbrightinstitute@gmail.com
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.