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Level Up Your Therapy: Integrating Digital Play and AI into Modern Play Therapy

This comprehensive Digital Play Therapy (TM) training is designed for play therapists seeking to deepen their understanding of integrating digital tools into therapeutic play sessions. As digital technology becomes more central to children's lives, it is vital for play therapists to adapt their approaches and offer therapeutic play that resonates with today’s digital-native generation. 

In this 6-hour webinar, participants will explore the neurological underpinnings of digital play therapy, learning how it affects the brain and supports therapeutic goals like emotional regulation, cognitive development, and creativity. The webinar will also delve into key clinical and philosophical concepts, emphasizing how digital play therapy aligns with traditional play therapy theories and practices. 

Participants will learn practical strategies for incorporating a range of technologies—from computers and mobile devices to virtual reality—into their play therapy practice. Real-world use cases and exercises will demonstrate how digital tools can be used to foster emotional expression, problem-solving, and therapeutic co-play. Special attention will be given to exploring common play therapy themes and leveraging the therapeutic powers of play in digital contexts. 

The webinar will also address common challenges, such as engaging parents who may be hesitant about digital play, and provide solutions for therapists with limited access to gaming systems or tablets in their playrooms. Ethical considerations, including informed consent, privacy concerns, and managing screen time in a therapeutic setting, will also be explored. 

Additionally, participants will be introduced to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Digital Play Therapy, examining how AI can be used to enhance both administrative tasks and therapeutic interventions while ensuring ethical use. 

By the end of the training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge, practical skills, and resources to confidently integrate digital play and AI tools into their play therapy sessions, enhancing their ability to connect with children and support their emotional and cognitive well-being.

Training Components

    1. Welcome! About This Training...

    2. Webinar video

    3. Slides

    4. Post-Test

    5. Resources

About this course

  • $175.00
  • 6.5 hours of video content
  • This recorded training offers 6 non-contact Continued Education credits. To earn your CE certificate you will need to complete the post test with at least an 80%.
  • Upon purchase, you'll have 30 days of access to recordings, handouts, and post-tests.
  • Content is for personal/professional use only. No sharing, distribution, or reproduction allowed. Updates may occur without notice.

In this course you will...

  • Explore the basics of digital play therapy, its benefits, and its growing importance in the field of play therapy.

  • Learn how to create a conducive digital environment for play therapy, including necessary tools and technology.

  • Learn methods for facilitating creative expression through art, storytelling, and role-play in a virtual setting. You'll also discover various digital games and activities that foster engagement and promote therapeutic goals.

  • Explore strategies for building rapport and trust with children and parents in an online therapy context, and enhance your communication skills to connect with clients effectively through virtual platforms.

  • Understand the ethical implications of digital therapy & identify its common challenges, and learn how to address them ethically and effectively.

  • Learn how to measure the effectiveness of digital play therapy interventions & methods for gathering feedback from clients and families, and adjust strategies accordingly.

Presenter

Jessica Stone, Ph.D., RPT-S

Jessica Stone, Ph.D., RPT-S, is a licensed psychologist working in a private practice setting. She has been a practitioner, professor, presenter, mentor, and author for more than 30 years. Dr. Stone’s interest in therapeutic digital tools, specifically using virtual reality, tablets, and consoles and AI, has culminated in clinical mental health use and research for mental health, medical, and crisis settings. She is the co-creator of the Virtual Sandtray App for iPad (VSA) and the Virtual Sandtray for Virtual Reality (VSA-VR). Dr. Stone is the past Chief Psychology Officer for AscendantVR, is a member of various boards, and serves as an affiliate of the East Carolina University College of Education Neurocognition Science Laboratory.

FAQs

  • What is your refund policy?

    All sales of recorded training sessions are final. Once purchased, there are no refunds or returns available. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing you with valuable content and insights through our recorded sessions.

  • How many CE credits are available

    This recorded training offers 6 non-contact Continued Education credits. To earn your CE certificate you will need to complete the post test with at least an 80%. A New Hope Therapy Center, our sister organization and partner for trainings and workshops, is an Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy (APT) - Approved Provider 20-631 and Maria Laquerre-Diego is an Approved Provider for the NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board CCE020981. Please check with your state or other licensing board regarding their acceptance of these CEs.

  • How long will I have access to the training?

    Upon purchase, you'll have 30 days of access to recordings, handouts, and post-tests. Access extension requests must be made before expiration.

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