Objectives:- Participants will review the relationship between early traumatic experiences, the impact on development, and how this may impact family dynamics and the family therapy process.
- Participants will learn how (and why) to facilitate activity-based interventions including ways to provide psychoeducation that will encourage caregivers to support activities and games within session, while working toward identified goals.
- Participants will walk through and participate in activities to use during family therapy sessions which build on these concepts. Participants will feel empowered to engage their clients and families in a fun and healing way.
AbstractThis presentation is designed to provide the tools needed for therapists and mental health providers to feel empowered engaging their clients and families in fun, connecting, and healing ways. Presenters will review the neurobiological impact of trauma as it relates to development and attachment, and how this influences the therapeutic environment when working with children, adolescents, and their families. Participants will learn about the benefits of utilizing games and activity-based interventions during the therapy process to enhance engagement and connection, assess the family system, build and practice skills, and how this can pave the way for further growth. Presenters will address ways to provide psychoeducation and increase caregiver buy-in throughout this process. This presentation will provide
CBMT & NCTRC Approved
