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Digital Seminar

Polyvagal and Play Therapy

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Many clinicians are overwhelmed by the thought of integrating neuroscience into their work with children, and this course will demonstrate how important it is, and that it can be done in a playful, child-friendly way! Polyvagal theory, when integrated with expressive arts, body movement & play therapy, provides a unique avenue to teach children how to recognize their bodily nervous system states…and that they can change it with the help of good co-regulators teaching the way. Many educators and clinicians are at a loss in how to apply this knowledge, as it is often written in a tough-to-digest manner.This play therapy workshop will meet the needs of consumers by giving them not only application of knowledge, but also the ability to create tools in their schools or offices in a child friendly manner.

Here's What You'll Learn


Healing the Trauma Brain - Rewiring Broken Connections 

  • Therapeutic powers of play therapy
  • Diversity, equity, & inclusion within play therapy & the body 
  • Foster emotional wellness 

Polyvagal Theory & The Vagus Nerve Superhighway  

  • Nervous system is a bi-directional communication    
  • Always on alert for cues of safety/danger 
  • Ms. Polly VagaleTM & Neuro-Ception of Safety - getting to know your senses 

Somatic & Sensory Strategies in Play Therapy  

  • Role Play, Rhythm & Movement 
    • Brain/body connection - expressive arts 
    • Create your own puzzle brain hat & body & brain detective tracker 
    • Manage somatic distress and big emotions with play therapy
    • Co-regulate with kids – role play/mirroring

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 1 hour of video content
  • Up to 1.5 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts


Dora Henderson, LMHC, RPTS™, CST

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Dora Henderson is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S™) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor (LMHC-QS), specializing in integrating the power of play with EMDR and the integration of neuroscience with play therapy. She is also a TraumaPlay™ Supervisor and an EMDR Consultant-in-Training, and the co-host of the Neuroscience of Play Therapy Summit at the Beach. Dora is passionate about helping individuals of all ages heal from traumatic experiences and move towards a happier, healthier life. She has training and certifications in various areas, to include Sand Tray Therapy, TraumaPlay™ , Theraplay®, MAP, Adlerian therapy, as well as the Safe & Sound Protocol. Dora is also the creator of beautiful puppets and books, to including Neuro & the Ception Force Friends™ series, Polly Vagale, Neuro & The Ception Force Friends and The Vagus Nerve Super Highway, as well as the Adventures of Sandi & Clammy series. Her trainings, consultations and supervision, and professional work integrates play, puppetry, expressive arts, and neuroscience in easy-to-use and family-friendly ways.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dora Henderson maintains a private practice. She receives royalties as a published author. Dora Henderson receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dora Henderson is a member of the Association for Play Therapy and the EMDR International Association.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS059369
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Copyright:
May 10, 2023
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

ADA Needs


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