Techniques in Play Therapy: Know How to be Creative in Play Therapy Dianna Green, MSW, LCSW

Today’s Learning Objectives Discuss how to identify an appropriate play therapy technique of intervention Develop understanding of how to transition between directive and non-directive play therapy strategies Learn techniques to help children be expressive in the play room

Topics to be Discussed Assessment Interventions Emotional Expression Interventions Coping Skills and “Take Home” Interventions Bibliotherapy 5 minute or Less Interventions

Assessment Interventions All About Me Book People in my world Time Line

Emotional Expression Interventions Color Your Feelings Emotions Thermometer Message in a Bottle Inside/Outside Box

A feeling I have often is ________________________________________ A feeling I enjoy is ____________________________________________ A feeling I wish I experienced more is _____________________________ A feeling I often hid is __________________________________________ A feeling I do not enjoy is _______________________________________ A feeling I like to share is _______________________________________ A feeling I do not want to have is _________________________________ A feeling I am experiencing today is ______________________________ A feeling I would like to have in the future is _______________________

Coping Skills and Take Homes Stress Balls Glitter Jars Sensory Play Goal Achievement

BiblioTherpay How to pick a book When and why to use books Benefits of using books

5 Minutes or Less Warm Fuzzies Snacks Bubbles How to transition in and out of activities

You, the therapist What makes your space tied to you How to provide consistency in the midst of change