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Course Description Hands-on first-degree, Reiki students learn to use their hands to heal themselves and other people. There are four separate initiations (energy activations) given to each student that activate the flow of Reiki in their bodies. Students also learn the five Reiki Precepts, the history of the Reiki System, and the basic hand positions for self-treatment and the treatment of others. Students will begin to discover ways to use Reiki in their daily lives. Learning Objectives 1) Students will learn the origins of Reiki its evolution over the last 100 years and how it differs from other energy systems currently available. 2) Students will learn how Reiki changes the energy channel flow once a student is initiated. 3) Students will learn the 12 steps of Reiki self-practice full body treatment and will have time to practice. 4) Students will learn the five Reiki precepts. 5) Students will experience four separate initiations to activate the flow of Reiki in their bodies. Learning Outcomes Students will be proficient in treating themselves and others using the 12 hand positions and will understand why they are using them. https://parsonscounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/John-Bustle-Reiki-Training-Website.mp4 ...

This is an intensive 37-hour Live Webinar that focuses on teaching the principles and protocols of the Seminal theory of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).  CCPT is a play-based mental health theory that allows children to lead their play while being able to explore the therapeutic playroom to get their needs met by a counselor tracking their play.  Children from 2-11 years of age who are experiencing behavioral, trauma, relational, social, regulation, and emotional problems are able to express themselves through their play in the therapeutic playroom.  This training provides an in-depth understanding of CCPT starting with the history, fundamentals, application, practice, and a clinical overview to ensure that all the participants are able to complete CCPT sessions with their clients after completion of the course. Meetings are scheduled for January 11-12, February 9, and March 15, 2024. A therapeutic playroom helps children work through emotional, social, developmental, and behavioral difficulties along with helping to address family problems. A deeply respectful and effective form of counseling and psychotherapy for children from 2-10 years old, it is a humanistic Play Therapy modality that provides wonderful opportunities for early intervention with children. The therapeutic playroom fosters the child’s innate potential and encourages the unique development and emotional growth of the child. In this non-directive Play Therapy approach, the counselor enters the world of the child, following the child’s lead, developing a safe place and a relationship of trust. Children often have difficulty trying to say in words what they feel and how experiences […] ...

Our Artful Integration Series includes 4 sessions, for a combined total of 12 CE Hours. The entire series is available for $150, or sessions may be purchased individually for $20/CE Hour.   Gestalt Play Therapy: Healing Through the Subconscious Saturday, January 20, 2024 / 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM / 3 Non-Contact Live Webinar CE Hours Presenter: Lisa Parsons, M.ED, LPCC-S, NCC, RPT-S Learning Objectives: Identify the principles of Gestalt Play Therapy and how they can be used to facilitate healing through accessing the subconscious. Discuss practical techniques for using play therapy methods in their counseling practice to promote deeper insight and understanding of the self. Demonstrate art interventions that can be used to facilitate assessment and greater insight into clients’ experiences. Utilize mindfulness and BLS techniques into their sessions to assist with grounding and instilling a positive belief about therapy. Content Description: In this presentation, participants will learn about the principles of Gestalt Play Therapy and how it can be used to facilitate healing through accessing the subconscious. Through a combination of instruction, hands-on, and experiential exercises, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to incorporate EFT, BLS, and mindfulness techniques after expressive art interventions to promote insight, self-awareness, and healing in clients. Participants will learn new art interventions that the presenter created that incorporate mindfulness and BLS which assist with grounding and instilling a positive belief about the client’s experiences. The presenter will teach the participants how to use these techniques with their clients in future sessions. By […] ...

We are proud to be bringing Theraplay to Kentucky! This will be a 4-day training with a focus on attachment and working with children, including those in foster care, and a fifth day focused on group Theraplay. Theraplay is a dyadic child and family therapy that has been recognized by the Association of Play Therapy as one of seven seminal psychotherapies for children. Developed over 50 years ago, and practiced around the world, Theraplay was developed for any professional working to support healthy child/caregiver attachment. More Details & Registration The four-day training provides 25 CEs, and the training on group Theraplay provides 6.5 CE. See their website for details and registration. The Theraplay Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6470. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit hours are clearly identified. The Theraplay Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. The Theraplay Institute is approved by the Association for Play Therapy (APT Approved Provider #95-008). ...

Training Overview: This IN-PERSON-only session of our “Building Stronger Parent-Child Bonds: Filial Therapy and CPRT in Practice” training program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to conduct effective parent-child play therapy sessions within the context of Filial Therapy and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT). This program offers a comprehensive understanding of the non-directive approach, structuring play therapy sessions, and strategies for facilitating supervised practice sessions. By the end of the training, participants will be well-prepared to strengthen the parent-child relationship, promote healthy child development, and enhance their role in the mental health field.  Presenter: Lisa Parsons, M.ED, LPCC-S, NCC, RPT-S Learning Objectives:  Describe the importance of parent-child play therapy sessions in Filial Therapy and CPRT. Demonstrate a non-directive approach, allowing children to lead and express themselves freely during play. Compile and utilize effective parent-child play therapy sessions, emphasizing reflective listening and empowerment. Prepare supervised practice sessions to integrate theoretical foundations into practice, enhancing skills and confidence. Target Audience: This training is ideal for counselors, therapists, and mental health professionals seeking to enhance their skills in Filial Therapy and CPRT. It is also suitable for those interested in strengthening parent-child relationships and promoting healthy child development. Duration/ CE HOURS: The training program spans two days, totaling 12 CE hours of instruction and practice.   If you have any questions regarding continuing education, the program, grievance issues, or learning objectives, please contact the Training Institute Coordinator at 859-985-7862 or by emailing [email protected]. Work toward becoming a Registered […] ...

Are you looking for more interactive approaches for working with children and teens utilizing play therapy? This training focuses on therapeutic games that will assist in identifying coping skills that can be used to decrease the client’s frustration tolerance and increase the client’s self-regulation.  Different games can assist in challenging clients, which allows them to increase their muscle memory while lowering their frustration tolerance levels by using their coping skills in the moment and then transferring this experience to other situations.  Describe how to use a subjective unit distress scale (SUDS). Discuss how a significant historical approach in play therapy can guide your session.  These interventions can also be used with clients to reduce their anxiety, OCD, depression, and behavior challenges. This training meets the Play Therapy Skills and Methods criteria to become a Registered Play Therapist. Program Presenter: Lisa Parsons, M.ED, LPCC-S, NCC, RPT-S Learning Objectives Participants will discuss the effects of trauma on the brain and how it affects behaviors. Participants will utilize a SUDS Rating scale and incorporate internal cues to reduce anxiety and frustration. Participants will demonstrate a significant historical play therapy approach as a foundation for implementing games in sessions. Participants will apply interactive play therapy interventions to assist in building muscle memory. Participants will explain how to incorporate play therapy games to increase client coping skills. Who Should Attend: Play Therapists, any mental health professionals, teachers, guidance counselors, parents, anyone who works with children and teens, and those who work with and/or live with children with special needs. […] ...

Looking to become a Registered Play Therapist? Then this training is a must for you, so you may complete the Play Therapy History requirement for The Association for Play Therapy.  This training offers an overview of all the Seminal Theories and Historically Significant Theories in one training.  Along with learning the theories, there will be hands-on interventions related to most theories for a deeper understanding of how to incorporate the theory while working with clients. The training will address the founders, the theories, what makes them unique, the strengths and limitations of each theory, the treatment approaches, and practical application.  Several art and play therapy interventions will be discussed.  This training includes PowerPoint, video clips, and experiential exercises. Program Presenter: Lisa Parsons, M.ED, LPCC-S, NCC, RPT-S Learning Objectives: Discuss each of the Founders of play therapy and their significance/contribution to play therapy Explain what makes each theory unique and significant List the strengths and limitations of each theory Identify your role as a counselor regarding diagnosing, treatment approaches, and family  involvement Describe how to use a play therapy intervention for each theory   Who Should Attend: Play Therapists, any mental health professionals, teachers, guidance counselors, parents, anyone who works with children and teens, and those who work with and/or live with children with special needs. Skill Level: This program is appropriate for professionals of beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels. CE Offered:  Continuing education credit for this event is sponsored by Parsons Counseling, LLC. This program offers a total of 6.00 contact CE hours […] ...

This is a two-day intensive training that combines Level I and Level II Certification requirements that focuses on teaching the AutPlay Therapy protocol, an integrative family play therapy approach to working with autistic children and adolescents, neurodivergent children, children with developmental disabilities, and their families. AutPlay Therapy emphasizes neurodiversity affirming an informed approach and harnesses the therapeutic powers of play to help address mental health issues for autistic children and their families. This training presents an overview of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. How to build relationships and assess (utilizing several AutPlay inventories) for target goal areas is covered along with parent and child co-change agent processes. Goal areas of connection, emotional regulation, and social navigation are described with example play therapy interventions for each area. The three progressive phases are presented (intake and assessment, structured play interventions, and termination). Parent/family/child involvement is explained with a protocol for working with parents and children as partners in the process. The AutPlay Therapy Follow Me Approach is explained which details how to work with children with little to no engagement and attunement ability creating special playtimes to improve connection and relationship development. Additional components such as theoretical underpinnings, understanding dysregulation, improving regulation ability, research, and case examples are covered.  Several play therapy interventions are explained and demonstrated through session video clips. Experiential activities are presented, and case conceptualization and planning are discussed. Once you have registered for the training, you will be emailed a pre-training form with a few instructions before your […] ...