Foster Care Training

In this workshop, we will demonstrate through theory and practice how play therapy can help enliven, sharpen, and make more authentic the therapeutic encounter in a school setting. Using the Oaklander Model of Gestalt Play Therapy, we will explore how to address a child’s developmental needs with the goal of bringing back to children the aspects of themselves that they have lost. Through experiential learning, participants will be introduced to the therapeutic process in a school setting and support strategies that enable children to develop a strong sense of self and tackle present-moment challenges.