Polyvagal and Play Therapy

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Dora Henderson, LMHC, RPTS™, CST Related seminars and products

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Dora Henderson is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S™) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor (LMHC-QS), specializing in integrating the power of play with EMDR and the integration of neuroscience with play therapy. She is also a TraumaPlay™ Supervisor and an EMDR Consultant-in-Training, and the co-host of the Neuroscience of Play Therapy Summit at the Beach. Dora is passionate about helping individuals of all ages heal from traumatic experiences and move towards a happier, healthier life. She has training and certifications in various areas, to include Sand Tray Therapy, TraumaPlay™ , Theraplay®, MAP, Adlerian therapy, as well as the Safe & Sound Protocol. Dora is also the creator of beautiful puppets and books, to including Neuro & the Ception Force Friends™ series, Polly Vagale, Neuro & The Ception Force Friends and The Vagus Nerve Super Highway, as well as the Adventures of Sandi & Clammy series. Her trainings, consultations and supervision, and professional work integrates play, puppetry, expressive arts, and neuroscience in easy-to-use and family-friendly ways.

 

Divulgation de l'identité du conférencier :
Financial: Dora Henderson maintains a private practice. and is the co-host of The Neuroscience of Play Therapy Summit at the Beach. She receives royalties as a published author. Dora Henderson receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dora Henderson is a member of the Association for Play Therapy and the EMDR International Association.

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Objectifs

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the components of polyvagal theory as they relate to play therapy and the therapeutic powers of play.   
2. Determine the therapeutic benefits of using creative methods, such as a brain hat, and mind & body connection log, in play therapy with children. 
3. Evaluate the benefits of role-play with children to help them learn to identify the body and senses to help change their states in their autonomic systems. 
4. Demonstrate the need to use movement & rhythm through the polyvagal framework and how it relates to play therapy. 

Aperçu

Healing the Trauma Brain - Rewiring Broken Connections 

• Therapeutic powers of play therapy
• Diversity, equity, & inclusion within play therapy & the body 
• Foster emotional wellness 

Polyvagal Theory & The Vagus Nerve Superhighway  

• Nervous system is a bi-directional communication    
• Always on alert for cues of safety/danger 
• Ms. Polly VagaleTM & Neuro-Ception of Safety - getting to know your senses 

Somatic & Sensory Strategies in Play Therapy  

• Role Play, Rhythm & Movement 
  • Brain/body connection - expressive arts 
  • Create your own puzzle brain hat & body & brain detective tracker 
  • Manage somatic distress and big emotions with play therapy
  • Co-regulate with kids – role play/mirroring

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