Unlocking the Transformative Powers of Play – Part 4: Increases Personal Strengths

Program Content Description:

Date: May 9th, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM CST
APT Credits: 1 Theory, 3 Skill, 2 Methods
Topics: Creative Problem Solving, Resiliency, Moral Development, Accelerated Psychological Development, Self-Regulation, Self-Esteem
Objectives: Participants will gain knowledge and practical skills to apply play therapy techniques that enhance personal strengths by:

• Promoting Creative Problem Solving – Encouraging clients to use imaginative play to explore solutions to challenges, fostering critical thinking and adaptive coping strategies.
• Building Resiliency – Teaching clients how to bounce back from setbacks and navigate adversity through play-based activities that strengthen their ability to cope with stress and difficult emotions.
• Supporting Moral Development – Using play therapy to guide clients in understanding ethical dilemmas, develop moral reasoning, and make responsible choices that reflect their values.
• Facilitating Accelerated Psychological Development – Providing play experiences that promote cognitive, emotional, and behavioral growth, helping clients progress more quickly toward developmental milestones.
• Enhancing Self-Regulation – Helping clients develop self-control and emotional regulation through play techniques that teach impulse control, frustration tolerance, and emotional awareness.
• Building Self-Esteem – Empowering clients to recognize their strengths, value themselves, and build confidence through positive reinforcement and achievement within the play therapy process.

By the end of this module, participants will be equipped with the tools to promote personal strength, resilience, and healthy psychological development in their clients through play therapy.

Presented by:

Dr. Ashley Garrett – PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC & Founder

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