The Intersection of Sexual Trauma and Play Therapy: Interventions for Treating the Complexities of Abuse

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a heartbreaking reality that many clinicians encounter throughout their careers. As play therapists, we’re in a unique position to create healing spaces for these young survivors. 

Watch Sueann Kenney-Noziska, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S, specializing in clinical practice with abused, maltreated, and traumatized children and families for an engaging and insightful workshop utilizing a trauma-informed cognitive behavioral play therapy (CBPT) lens to examine the intersection of play therapy and childhood sexual abuse.  

She’ll dive into the short- and long-term effects of CSA on children and adolescents, equipping you with the knowledge and play therapy tools to make a difference in their lives. 

In this must-see session, you’ll:

• Gain an understanding of the dynamics and impacts of CSA, through the lens of play therapy, grounded in current literature and research.
• Explore case examples that highlight the unique challenges and strengths of children who have experienced CSA with a focus on how play therapy can support their healing.
• Discover play therapy interventions specifically designed to address the complex emotional and behavioral responses arising from trauma.
• Learn to maintain a clinically sound and theoretically grounded play therapy practice that prioritizes the well-being of your young clients.

Together, let’s transform the narrative of trauma into a journey of resilience, healing, and hope through the power of play therapy!