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Disclaimer: Except where specifically indicated, the opinions expressed in these ads are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the BC Play Therapy Association. The publication of any advertisement by BCPTA is not an endorsement of the advertiser or training that is offered. The BCPTA is not responsible for any claims made in advertisements.

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In Person: A Self-Care Retreat for Play Therapists

August 16-18, 2023

Location: Parksville, Vancouver Island

With Marie José Dhaese, Ph.D., RCC, ATR, RPT-S, CPT-S, BCRPT-S.

CEU: 18: 8 participants maximum

This 3-day retreat will focus on the need for self-care and ongoing self-renewal that is essential for therapists to maintain the stamina necessary to provide those who come to us for help with a safe place to heal. Through the use of a variety of expressive media, participants will have the opportunity to take stock of their present situation and explore ways of meeting their needs.

The Centre for Expressive Therapy is on a secluded acre of garden, a five-minute walk from the ocean and ample time will be left to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature.

For more information, contact Marie José at 250-248-1290 or visit: centreforexpressivetherapy.com

The Centre for Expressive Therapy is accredited by the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (Provider #09-102) and the British Columbia Play Therapy Association (Provider #18-01)

 

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Intensive Filial Therapy Training

In Person | Burnaby, BC | August 19-22, 2023

Sponsored by Grove Centre for Child and Family Therapy

Presented by Christopher Conley, MA, RCC, RMFT, CPT-S, RPT-S

Filial Therapy is effective in facilitating positive and long-lasting child and family change. Therapists learn how to train and supervise parents as they conduct special child-centered play sessions with their own children. The Intensive Filial Therapy Training Program developed by Dr. Risë VanFleet features the work of Filial Therapy originators, Drs. Bernard and Louise Guerney. Christopher is a Certified Filial Therapy Instructor.

6:1 participant-to-instructor ratio, experiential with direct observation and feedback from instructor.

“He and I have co-led an Intensive Filial Therapy training a couple years ago. I am happy to fully endorse him as a trainer in Filial Therapy.” – Risë VanFleet

Go to www.grovecentre.ca for information and contact form.

Grove Centre… dedicated to sponsoring 3- and 4-day intensive trainings with a low participant-to-instructor ratio and significant experiential role-play practice.

 

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Intensive Child-Centered Play Therapy Training

In Person | Burnaby, BC | August 14-16, 2023

Sponsored by Grove Centre for Child and Family Therapy

Presented by Christopher Conley, MA, RCC, RMFT, CPT-S, RPT-S

Child-Centered Play Therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic intervention for children that helps children express feelings, resolve presenting issues, heal trauma, develop emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, and enhance self-esteem. Play has deep meaning to a child’s internal world and it is the process of externalizing these images through play witnessed by a skilled therapist who is fully present that growth and healing occur. Christopher is a Certified Play Therapist Supervisor.

8:1 participant-to-leader ratio, experiential with direct observation and feedback from instructor.

Go to www.grovecentre.ca for information and contact form and additional trainings.

Grove Centre… dedicated to sponsoring 3- and 4-day intensive trainings with a low participant-to-instructor ratio and significant experiential role-play practice.

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2023 Expressive Play Therapy Live Webinars and Seminars

With Marie José Dhaese, Ph.D., RCC, ATR, RPT-S, CPT-S, BCRPT-S.

 

Seminars in Marie José’s Playroom – 8 participants maximum:

August 16-18, 2023 – A Self-Care Retreat for Play Therapists

 

Live Webinars – 12 participants maximum:

November 10-12, 2023 – Expressive Play Therapy for the Grieving Child

Upon Request – Transference and Countertransference In Supervision

 

For more information, contact Marie José at 250-248-1290, visit the links above, or https://centreforexpressivetherapy.com/seminars/. Consultation services via telehealth (Zoom platform or phone) and in person are available.

The Centre for Expressive Therapy is an APT Approved Provider 95-010, the BC Play Therapy Association (Provider #18-01), and the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (Provider #09-102).

 

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Grove Centre Upcoming Trainings

Intensive Filial Therapy Training (August 2023)

Filial Therapy is a relatively short-term, evidence-based approach where therapists learn how to train and supervise parents as they conduct special child-centered play sessions with their children.

Intensive Child-Centered Play Therapy (August 2023)

Child-Centered Play Therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic intervention for children that helps children express feelings, resolve presenting issues, develop emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, and enhance self-esteem.

 

Grove Centre Trainings Being Developed

Advanced Topics in Play Therapy: Themes and Resistance

Family Systems and Family Therapy for Child and Adolescent Therapists

Relational Strategic Classroom Management for Child and Adolescent Therapists

 

Sponsored Trainings Being Planned 

Theraplay Level 1, Presented by Theraplay Canada Instructor

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level 1, Presented by Hannah Sun-Reid

 

Go to www.grovecentre.ca for information and contact form.

 

Grove Centre… dedicated to sponsoring 3- and 4-day intensive trainings with a low participant-to-instructor ratio and significant experiential role-play practice.

 

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Experience how Nature and Play deepen Inner Wisdom

Are you a therapist who would like to learn more about Nature Guided Focusing Oriented Therapy?

Would you like to experience how Nature and Play can support you and your clients to access Wonder and Awe?

Are you ready to help your clients access their own inner wisdom?

Hearth Place is offering a two-year Nature Guided Focusing Oriented Therapy Training

Your pathway to Certification in Focusing Oriented Therapy

Starting September, 2023

Topics include: Focusing and / Compassion / Dreams / Grief / Nature / Play / Resourcing / Social Justice / Finding your Focusing Niche

Read what Dr. Leslie Ellis has to say about this training in her article Focusing and Nature: Restoring connection within and without

“Dean’s eloquence in explaining pith principles, his skill in space and silence, his playful, creative companioning, make him a superb teacher of Focusing.”  ~ Gillian Parrish

Register Now

Email [email protected] or Call 236-508-3200

Learn more: hearthplace.ca

 

 

 

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