Helping children manage their anger can be extremely beneficial to their emotional, behavioral and social development. This workshop will include a review of the different types of aggression as well as organic and psychological conditions that can create aggression in children. Various developmental symptoms of aggression will then be explored to prepare for the afternoon section that will cover appropriate interventions for each stage. The afternoon section of this workshop will cover MANY Play Therapy Techniques that you will be able to put into practice immediately. Creative Art activities that help children express feelings, get safety needs met, and develop coping skills will be covered. We will also review the importance of helping the child distinguish between anger and possible "deeper" feelings. Experiential activities to help the child express feelings in a safe and effective manner will be used to help the participant gain insight into the child's world. We all also cover modifications of activities to fit within a group format.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to identify the philosophy, goals and purpose of play therapy.
• Participants will be able to identify neurological contributors to aggression.
• Participants will be able to list 5 types of aggression.
• Participants will be able to identify psychiatric conditions that display aggressive symptoms.
• Participants will learn 4-step treatment model.
• Participants will be able to identify over 12 techniques to help children manage anger.

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The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and The National Association for Play Therapy (APT) recognize Healing KIDZ, Inc. as an agency provider to provide continuing education.  Our provider numbers are 5860 and 99-057 respectively.  The National Association of Social Workers- Louisiana Chapter (NASW-LA) has also approved 6.5 continuing education credits for the annual professional workshops. Healing KIDZ, Inc. maintains responsibility for the programs it sponsors and adheres to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines.