Engaging Children & Youth with Music and Play Therapy

Come learn the neuroscience of using music to connect with children and help them heal! Using the therapeutic powers of play, we will discuss how to engage a client with their favorite music, use music for mindfulness, self-regulation and coping skills. We will also cover musical storytelling techniques in play therapy. You will walk away with interventions you can immediately implement with clients in your play therapy practice.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. review the latest research and evidence-based theories which are enhanced by utilizing music and play therapy.
2. demonstrate 5 play therapy interventions which incorporate music.
3. articulate how storytelling with lyrics, music and play metaphors can create safety for clients to discuss mental health struggles and heal.

Limited to 50 participants. Your spot will not be guaranteed without completion of registration with payment.

3 Live Webinar CE | Foundational Level | Play Therapy Special Topics

VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual presentation. Participants must be visible (video on) throughout the presentation and will be awarded 3 LIVE WEBINAR CE upon successful completion of a post test. This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar."

FAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 02-115. FAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph (screenshot), video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote FAPT.

FAPT is approved by the Florida Department of Health under FL Statute 491 to offer continuing education for Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors. Provider Number BAP-50-10520 expires 03/31/2025. FAPT is approved by the Florida Department of Health under FL Statute 490 to offer continuing education for Psychologists. Provider Number BAP-50-10520 expires 05/31/2024.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than June 1, 2023. Cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested.

About our presenter: Bea Burchill, LSCSW, Registered Play Therapist™ received her BSW from Wichita State University and then went on to receive her MSW from the University of Kansas. Bea has many years of experience as a child therapist working with children aged 2-20 who have experienced childhood trauma. She has worked in domestic violence agencies as well as community mental health. Currently she is an elementary school social worker. Bea is a big nerd and loves all things Harry Potter, Superheroes and pop culture. She is passionate about play and fostering moments of joy and connection. She loves spending time outside and reading picture books with her toddler, husband and family.