Description
This workshop is designed to equip therapists with innovative teleplay therapy techniques to engage and support children and teens in virtual therapy settings. Participants will explore foundational and advanced methods for fostering therapeutic relationships remotely, enhancing emotional regulation, and supporting resilience through digital play. The workshop will emphasize practical applications, ethical considerations, and strategies for adapting traditional play therapy to online formats to optimize engagement and outcomes for diverse populations. Through hands-on activities and discussion, therapists will gain confidence in using teleplay effectively within their practices.
Instructor
Therapy
Kristian Owens is the Owner/CEO of Resilient Child Therapy Institute, LLC, where she provides brain-body based psychotherapy and integrative wellness services to children and families impacted by trauma and loss. She also has a special interest in training and supporting clinicians in their clinical work with Communities of Color. Ms. Owens is a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor in Maryland, a certified yoga teacher, certified Reiki Master, and a play and expressive arts therapy enthusiast.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
8:50 am – 9 am Log on
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Foundations of Teleplay Therapy
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Building Therapeutic Relationships in a Virtual Setting
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Cultural Humility in the Telehealth Playroom
10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
10:45 am – 12:15 pm
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Special Populations
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Enhancing Emotional Regulation Through Teleplay
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Q&A, Reflections, and Closing
12:15 pm Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Identify at least three specific teleplay therapy techniques and explain how each can be effectively adapted for virtual platforms to engage child and adolescent clients.
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Demonstrate the ability to create a teleplay therapy session plan that includes interventions suited to the therapeutic goals of emotional expression, self-regulation, or anxiety reduction in a virtual setting.
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Evaluate and articulate two ethical considerations unique to teleplay therapy, including strategies to ensure client privacy and maintain engagement in a virtual environment.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Bolton, C. A., Thompson, H., Spring, J. A., & Frick, M. H. (2021). Innovative Play-Based Strategies for Teletherapy. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 18(4), 554–565.https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2021.2011814
Cassina, I., Mochi, C., & Stagnitti, K. (Eds.). (2022). Play Therapy and Expressive Arts in a Complex and Dynamic World: Opportunities and Challenges Inside and Outside the Playroom (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003252375
Cravens, J. (2020). Adaptations of therapists’ theory of therapy: Preparing for teletherapy services. Family therapy magazine, 46(2), 186-20
Stone, J. (2022). Digital play therapy: A clinician's guide to comfort and competence (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Stone, J. (Ed.). (2022). Play therapy and telemental health: Foundations, populations, and interventions. Routledge.
Smith, T., Norton, A. M., & Marroquin, L. (2023). Virtual Family Play Therapy: A Clinician's Guide to using Directed Family Play Therapy in Telemental Health. Contemporary family therapy, 45(1), 106–116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-021-09612-7
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.
Late Fee: On 3/19/2025, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop.
For more information, please read the general policies on our website.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
Evaluation
Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.
After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.
