Looking for new ways to engage children in school-based counseling/therapy and play therapy? The most powerful therapeutic moments happen when kids are playing a game. Join us for an interactive class designed for therapists, school counselors, play therapists, and helping professionals. In this session, you’ll learn how to intentionally use games as therapeutic tools to build rapport, strength social-emotional skills, and support meaningful conversations with children. Come ready to learn, laugh, and play while expanding your play therapy toolkit!

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Objectives:

1. Identify at least 3 benefits of using games within counseling and play therapy sessions.

2. Identify at least 3 games that can be adapted to support children within counseling and play therapy.

3. Identify and evaluate the research and evidence supporting utilizing games within counseling and play therapy.