SESSION 2 of 4: Neurodiversity and Neuroaffirming Play Therapy: Embracing Differences for Effective Therapeutic Practice

Duration: 3 hours

Course Overview:

This 3-hour course is designed to empower play therapists with the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective and inclusive therapy for neurodivergent children. Neurodiversity, the idea that neurological differences are a natural and valuable part of human diversity, is central to this course. Participants will explore the principles of neuroaffirming play therapy, which emphasizes creating a safe, accepting, and individualized therapeutic environment to support the unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent clients.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, play therapists will be able to:

1. Define neurodiversity and explain its significance in the context of play therapy.

2. Identify the principles of neuroaffirming play therapy and understand its potential benefits for neurodivergent clients.

3. Recognize common challenges faced by neurodivergent children in therapeutic settings and develop strategies to address them.

4. Apply neuroaffirming techniques and adaptations to enhance the effectiveness of play therapy with neurodivergent clients.

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