Learning Objectives

Learning Objective #1

At the end of this workshop, play therapists will be able to articulate ways in which school-based counseling has significant opportunities and challenges in comparison to other clinical mental health settings

Learning Objective #2

At the end of this workshop, play therapists will be able to review best practices to engaging with parents and stakeholders to enact effective outcomes for children

Learning Objective #3

At the end of this workshop, play therapists will be able to execute effective parent and teacher meetings with parents and other key stakeholders which allows for the development of a strong relationship

Comprehensive Curriculum

Gain in-depth knowledge on the best practices of parent and teacher consultations in school based play therapy.

Interactive Learning Experience

Engage with practical case studies and interactive exercises to enhance your skills.

Expert Guidance

Learn from an industry expert who has extensive experience in play therapy, play therapy research, and parent consultations.

About the Course

Play therapists often state that involving parents is one of the most challenging aspects of their work (Ray, 2011). Additionally, teachers are among the most influential and important people in a child’s social environment (Kottman, 2016) and working within a school environment allows ample opportunities to work alongside educators. However, in a school setting, it may be harder to establish clear communication about progress and therapeutic goals. In this workshop, the presenters will discuss unique challenges when working as a school based counselor. The presenter will discuss best practices for working with parents and stakeholders within a school setting and will cover importance steps and considerations for effective intakes within a school setting to help broach culture and set expectations. 

Meet Your Instructor: Dr. Ahou Line

 Dr. Ahou Line is the founder of Parent Partnership Consulting and co-founder of a private practice in Dallas, a published author, former graduate professor, and speaker. Ahou has authored several peer-reviewed works and has been invited to speak on many topics including parent engagement and the multicultural implications of play therapy. Additionally, Ahou is the author of the Routledge textbook, Working with Parents in Play Therapy which is available now!

Refund Policy

Because this is a non-contact CEU with an asynchronous course, once registration is complete, attendee will receive login information to access online training. Once information is sent to the participant, they are no longer eligible for a refund. It is up to the attendee to complete the training, post-test, and evaluation to receive their CE credit.

Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 22 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Parent Consultations

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Learning Objectives

  2. 2

    Research Related to Involving Parents in Our Work

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Why Learn About Parents?

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Benefit of Including Parents

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      What Do Parents Want from Us?

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Play Therapists' Attitudes Toward Parent Involvement

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Stop and Reflect

  3. 3

    Best Practices for Parent Consultations

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Attitudes to Employ When Working with Parents

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Common Pitfalls to Avoid

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Structure of Parent Consultations

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Stop and Reflect

  4. 4

    Best Practices for Intakes, Subsequent Meetings, and Final Parent Consultations

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      Best Practices for Intake Meetings

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Best Practices for Subsequent Parent Consultations

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Best Practices for the Final Parent Consultation

  5. 5

    Preparing for Parent Meetings

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Preparing for Your Intake Meetings

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Intake Case Study

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Preparing for Your Subsequent Parent Meetings

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Subsequent Parent Consultation Case Study

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Reviewing Case Studies + Conclusion

  6. 6

    Next Steps

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Next Steps

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Program Evaluation

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