“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But, for children, play is serious learning, play is really the work of childhood.” – Fred Rodgers

This training will help practitioners think more critically about utilizing various play and mindfulness strategies with children. The training will present an overview of the therapeutic modalities, as well as the impact of the mind/body connection on the therapeutic work. Participants will take part in hands-on activities to learn techniques appropriate for rapport building, assessment, and meeting a variety of therapeutic goals.

4 CEs to NYS LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, LMSWs, LCATS , NYS Licensed Psychologists and NYS Licensed Psychoanalysts provided by Hudson Valley Professional Development, LLC upon successful completion of training.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the training, participants will:

-understand the basic components of play therapy and mindfulness for working with children.

-receive an overview of the mind-body connection and neurological underpinnings impacting children and adolescents.

– understand how to implement some activities and strategies for assessment, rapport building and other therapeutic goals.

In accordance with the NY State Department of Education guidelines, in order to receive continuing education contact hours, a participant needs to be present for the duration of the workshop/training. Therefore, participants who arrive late or leave the event early will not be granted a certificate of completion.

​Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be provided for cancellations made in writing up to three business days prior to the start of the event.

Accommodations and Accessibility: HVPD welcomes participants with diverse abilities. Please contact us at info@hudsonvalleyprofessionaldevelopment.com to request accessibility accommodations. Accommodation requests are considered in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.