Continuing Education for Professionals
UPCOMING MENTAL HEALTH CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP:
Expressive Play Therapies with Neurodiverse Children & Teens
Co-Sponsored with Campbellsville University – Louisville Education Center | 4420 Dixie Hwy Ste 230 Louisville, KY 40216
January 31, 2025 | 9:00am-4:45pm
Join Creative Family Counseling for an exciting continuing education event of Expressive Play Therapies with Neurodiverse Children & Teens! This in-person gathering will be held at and co-sponsored by Campbellsville University at the Louisville Education Center. Discover the power of expressive therapies as a therapeutic tool to promote emotional healing and growth with neurodiverse clients, which is applied in a systemic framework for clients of all ages. For masters level therapists who are interested in understanding the benefits of play and art in counseling, this event is for you!
Erica Adams, LPCC-S, ATR-BC will cover the Expressive Therapies Continuum, kinesthetic levels, practical and ethical applications, as well as use of various other media in the therapy room.
Lisa Cardwell, LMFT will introduce the sensory needs of neurodivergent children, ways to help neurodivergent clients regulate emotions with use of play therapy and provide an overview of therapeutic interventions and techniques applicable to the family system for use at home and in public.
Engage in this interactive and experiential workshop, gain practical insights, and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about the transformative power of expressive play therapy. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the world of Expressive Play Therapy!
CE Credit pending for the KY Boards of Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, and Counseling.
We help dedicated Therapists & Educators get their spark back and make bigger impacts on the lives of their clients and students.
Because we believe every committed therapist and early-child care educator deserves top-notch and accessible training opportunities, we offer Continuing Education Courses that are rewarding and practical to use. When professionals join one of our Continuing Education Courses, they enhance their practice and influence the lives of their clients in more effective ways.
Our team of expert leaders guides you through courses that are intentionally crafted around our areas of expertise. As Licensed Mental Health Providers and Positive Discipline Classroom Educators, our training leaders offer courses for those in the mental health and education professions.
Mental Health Areas of Expertise:
- Art Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Suicide Awareness and Prevention
- Crisis Intervention
- Chronic Stress & Secondary Traumatic Stress Prevention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Neurodiversity, ADHD, and Managing Attention Differences
- Behavioral Challenges in Children
- Emotional and Mental Health in Children (Anxiety, Mood, Trauma, Attachment)
- Including parents and families in the work of child counseling
Educational Areas of Expertise:
- Suicide Prevention in the School Setting
- Building Resilience in Preschool Students
- Addressing Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom
- Trauma in Early Childhood
- Engaging Parents and Teachers in Playful Caregiving
- Regulation and Communication
- Helping Neurodiverse Students in the School Setting
- Managing Chaos in the Classroom
The training leaders at Creative Family Counseling have successfully provided Continuing Education courses for the following organizations:
- Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling
- Kentucky Association for Healthcare Quality
- Summit on Healthcare Disparities
- Kentucky Board of Nursing
- Adath Jeshurun Preschool (x2)
- Oldham County Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, and School Counselors (x4)
Creative Family Counseling’s training leaders offer Continuing Education in two ways:
- Creative Family Counseling now offers in-person courses in Louisville, KY! See below for our next event.
- Organizations in need of Continuing Education hours and workshops can reach out to us directly to schedule for our expert team members to provide your course.
We are honored to embark on a journey of continuous learning and professional excellence together. Please review our training opportunities below and reach out to [email protected] with additional questions.
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