Description:

This 2 part virtual seminar equips mental health professionals and play therapists with a comprehensive framework for treating child sexual trauma in both children and adults.

Participants will develop a solid foundation for working with individuals who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or exploitation, grounded in clinical principles that promote healing. The seminar will emphasize the therapist’s role, therapeutic approach, environment, and boundaries while integrating the rationale behind various therapeutic techniques, including play therapy. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and experiential exercises, attendees will strengthen their ability to create safety, process trauma, and support healing across all ages.

Objectives:

Recognize signs and symptoms of trauma related to CSA in children in play and play therapy.

Recognize signs and symptoms of trauma related to CSA in adults.

Name three ways to establish a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Describe three ways to maintain appropriate boundaries while fostering trust and engagement.

Identify the therapist’s and play therapist’s role in the healing process.

List the emotional demands of therapists and play therapists working with CSA survivors.

Description:

Child Sexual Abuse through a Developmental Lens for MHPs and PTs.

This module provides professional helpers—therapists, social workers, counselors, play therapists, and child advocates—with a comprehensive framework for treating child sexual abuse (CSA) survivors through a developmental perspective. Participants will explore how CSA impacts individuals at different stages of development and how interventions must be tailored to their cognitive, emotional, and social maturity. The course integrates trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and evidence-based treatment approaches (including play therapy) to enhance clinical effectiveness while promoting resilience and healing. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and experiential exercises, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how CSA affects neurodevelopment, emotional regulation, relational capacity, and identity formation.

The module emphasizes practical skills for assessing and addressing trauma symptoms in a developmentally appropriate manner, ensuring that interventions are both effective and sensitive to the child’s age and stage of growth.

Objectives:

Identify how CSA affects brain development, attachment, and emotional regulation.

Differentiate trauma responses based on developmental stage.

Recognize signs of sexual abuse and trauma in play therapy and counseling.

Identify age-appropriate strategies for addressing abuse and trauma symptoms.

Adapt play therapy approaches to be developmentally sensitive.

Implement play therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and expressive therapies in developmentally appropriate ways.

Describe attachment-based interventions to strengthen resilience and relational healing.

Develop culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.

Recognize how cultural factors influence responses to trauma and the healing process.

Modify interventions to align with diverse family and community values.

Foster a trauma-sensitive environment that promotes safety and empowerment.

Enhance practitioner self-awareness and resilience

Identify personal reactions and biases related to CSA cases.

Develop strategies for managing secondary traumatic stress and burnout.

Cultivate self-care practices to sustain professional effectiveness.

Description:

Recognizing, Understanding Roles, Responding... The Unfolding Self Study.

This webinar is designed to equip mental health professionals, including play therapists, with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively identify, understand, and respond to survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) throughout the lifespan. Through an in-depth exploration of clinical approaches, ethical responsibilities, and intervention strategies, participants will learn to navigate the complexities of CSA cases. This seminar will incorporate evidence-based practices, case studies, and therapeutic techniques, including play therapy, to enhance professionals; ability to provide trauma-informed care to affected children, adolescents and adults.

Objectives:

Identify behavioral, emotional, and physical indicators of CSA in children.

Examine the short- and long-term psychological effects of CSA on development.

Clarify the distinct roles of therapists and play therapists in CSA intervention.

Explore the role of play therapy in assessing and treating people who have experienced CSA.

Apply trauma-sensitive approaches to support clients in therapy sessions.

Navigate mandated reporting laws, confidentiality issues, and ethical considerations when working with CSA cases.

Develop strategies to involve non-offending caregivers in the therapeutic process.

List personal emotional responses and implement self-care strategies to prevent burnout.

Enhance multi-disciplinary collaboration to coordinate with legal, medical, and child protective service professionals in CSA cases.

Develop culturally competent therapeutic approaches to meet the needs of diverse populations affected by CSA.

Develop techniques to respond appropriately to disclosures of child sexual abuse.

Recognize and mitigate the effects of vicarious trauma when working with CSA cases.

The Aftermath: The Aftermath: How Mental Health Professionals and Play Therapists Understand the Implications of CSA.

Description:

This webinar is an in-depth exploration of the short and long-term impact of child sexual abuse (CSA) on an individual's psychological, emotional, and relational development. Presenters will provide therapists and play therapists with a comprehensive understanding of how CSA trauma manifests throughout different life stages, from childhood to adulthood. Participants will gain insights into the neurobiological, cognitive, and emotional effects of CSA, as well as evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support survivors in their healing journey regardless of age. The seminar will also cover topics such as attachment disruptions, identity formation, relationship challenges, and the role of play therapy in processing trauma across the lifespan.

Objectives:

Examine and understand how CSA affects individuals in and beyond childhood, influencing emotional, cognitive, and social development.

Explore how CSA alters brain development and contributes to long-term mental health challenges.

Recognize symptoms of PTSD, dissociation, and other trauma-related disorders stemming from CSA.

Assess how CSA affects attachment styles, trust, and interpersonal relationships throughout life.

Address the impact of CSA on self-esteem, self-worth, and identity formation in survivors.

Adapt play therapy techniques to support older clients and adults processing CSA trauma.

Differentiate between typical developmental struggles and those caused by CSA trauma.

Develop trauma-informed therapeutic approaches for survivors of CSA at different life stages.

Address challenges related to sexual health, intimacy, and boundaries in adult survivors.

Examine how CSA trauma can influence parenting and family dynamics across generations.

Promote resilience and post-traumatic growth helping survivors develop coping strategies to foster healing and resilience.

Enhance therapist self-awareness and countertransference management when working with CSA survivors.

Describe the unique therapeutic needs of survivors experiencing complex trauma and dissociation.

Review best practices for confidentiality, mandated reporting, and ethical concerns when working with adult CSA survivors.

Integrate Multicultural and Inclusive Approaches that respect cultural, gender, and identity differences among CSA survivors.

Bridging, Healing and Becoming Whole after CSA and the Role of PTs.

Description:

This webinar designed to empower mental health professionals in supporting survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) on their journey to healing and wholeness. This webinar explores the critical role therapists and play therapists play in bridging the gap between trauma and recovery, fostering resilience, and guiding survivors toward reclaiming their sense of self. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on trauma-informed care, play therapy interventions, and long-term therapeutic strategies to support healing at different developmental stages. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical applications, this webinar will provide attendees with the tools to help CSA survivors navigate emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. Key topics include understanding the neurobiological impact of CSA, addressing complex trauma, incorporating play therapy techniques, and fostering post-traumatic growth.

Objectives:

Examine how CSA affects emotional, cognitive, and relational development across the lifespan.

Explore how play therapy facilitates expression, processing, and integration of CSA-related trauma.

Differentiate trauma-specific behaviors versus common developmental struggles.

Describe evidence-based strategies to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Recognize how CSA alters brain function and impacts emotional regulation and behavior throughout the lifespan.

Develop therapeutic approaches to help survivors rebuild trust and form healthy relationships.

Identify how to support survivors in reclaiming their sense of self and rebuilding self-worth.

Describe the best practices for handling CSA disclosures in play therapy.

Describe the best practices for handling CSA disclosures in therapy.

Practice equipping survivors with coping mechanisms to overcome trauma and build resilience.

Engage caregivers and support systems in the healing process and how to involve them effectively.

Prepare how to provide therapeutic guidance for survivors struggling with intimacy and interpersonal connections.

Critique how to integrate art, sand tray, and play therapy techniques to enhance healing.

Recognize countertransference and personal emotional reactions to CSA cases and develop self-care strategies.

Review the responsibilities of mandated reporting, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.

Develop culturally responsive interventions by adapting therapeutic techniques to respect cultural, gender, and identity differences among survivors.

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