PT 210 Addiction in Family and
Intervention with Play Therapy
A Substance Abuse Family is a family system in which one or more members are struggling with substance abuse or addiction issues. This dynamic can have significant and far-reaching impacts on the entire family unit. Growing up in a family where one or more members struggle with substance abuse can have significant and long-lasting impacts on children. These impacts can manifest in various aspects of their lives, including emotional, social, psychological, and behavioral areas. This course explores the use of play therapy techniques in working with families affected by substance abuse. Students will learn assessment strategies, intervention methods, and ethical considerations for addressing the unique needs of these families.
Course Objectives:
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Understand the negative impacts of substance abuse on children and families.
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Study the common characteristics and dynamics in families affected by substance abuse.
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Apply play therapy techniques to assess and intervene with substance abuse families.
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Identify ethical considerations and boundaries in play therapy when working with this population.
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Develop an effective self-caring plan for play therapists
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Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with other professionals involved in the treatment process.
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Learn to use play therapy to deal with the neglected child from a substance-abusing family
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: Substance Abuse Families and Play Therapy
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Understanding the enabling and codependency issues in substance abuse families
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Discussion on how addiction affects family roles and relationships.
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Overview of play therapy as an effective intervention.
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Role-playing ethical dilemmas and discussion.
Lesson 2: Assessment Tools and Techniques
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Exploration of assessment tools for evaluating family dynamics.
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Ethical guidelines for play therapists to work with substance abuse families.
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Collaboration with other professionals (e.g., addiction counselors, social workers).
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Discussion on therapeutic goals and outcomes.
References:
1 Play Therapy with Families: A Collaborative Approach to Healing. (Author: Nancy Boyd Webb.)
2 Counseling Children of Alcoholics: A Developmental Approach. (Author: Jerry Moe.)
3 Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself. (Author: Melody Beattie.)
4 Cultural Issues in Play Therapy. (Editors: Eliana Gil & Athena A. Drewes.)
5 Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship. (Author: Garry L. Landreth.)
6 Addiction Recovery Management: Theory, Research, and Practice. (Editors: John F. Kelly & William L. White.)
Date:
2024 Oct 20 & 27 HKT
(Sunday)
Time (HKT):
10:00 am - 1:00 p.m.
CE hours: 6.00 virtual CEs (2 lessons)
Format:
ZOOM
Early Bird Fee (before Oct 7):
CDN$600
(Original Fee: CDN$680)
APT Approved Provider:
# 22-676
Instructor:
Dr. Tom Yuen (PH.D., Registered Psychologist, RPT-S™)
Dr. Tom Yuen is a scholar in counselling education. He possesses a wealth of expertise and is proficient in Chinese and English. He has taught psychotherapy and play therapy in countries like the United States, Canada, and Hong Kong. In recent years, he has dedicated himself to passing down the principles of play therapy to the next generation, presenting it in its true essence through Cantonese.
Remarks:
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Play therapy credit may be awarded to graduate students enrolled in a graduate mental health program or individuals who hold a graduate mental health degree in counselling, marriage and family therapy, psychiatry, psychology, or social work.
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To request a refund for registration cancellation, please send a written request to PCPT at info@pcpt.ca. PCPT retains the right to cancel this training in the event of unexpected circumstances. If such a situation arises, PCPT will make efforts to inform registered participants before the event and will provide refunds for all registration, workshop, and continuing education fees. It's important to note that PCPT's liability is restricted to refunding these fees in all cases.
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Participants must be present and engaged to receive the CE credits and complete the course.
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Participants must complete the Course Enrollment Form before enrolling in the workshop.
Course Enrollment Form below and JotForm : https://form.jotform.com/infopcpt/course-enrollment-form