Play Therapy 101

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 5:30 PM

The Florida Association for Play Therapy and the Second Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program are hosting a training of interest to volunteer guardians ad litem.

Join us on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at our offices for Play Therapy 101.

Rachel Scharlepp with the Big Bend Chapter of the Florida Association for Play Therapy will conduct the training, answering questions like "why play" and "why play therapy" among others.

Participants will learn the importance of play for a child's development; how play therapy differs from traditional cognitive behavioral therapy/talk therapies; when it is appropriate to recommend a child to play therapy; and how to find a play therapist.

Attendees will be awarded one and a half (1.5) hours of continuing education credit. Remember, you can report your hours online quickly and easily.

The training is free. You can download the official flyer and register with the event contact below.

We hope to see you there!

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  • Who
    Big Bend Chapter of the Florida Association for Play Therapy and the
    Second Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program
  • What
    Play Therapy 101
  • Where
    Leon County Court Annex
    1920 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 Icon: Map
  • When
    Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
  • Event Contact
    Christine Gornik
    christine.gornik@gal.fl.gov
    (850) 606-1228
UPDATE 2013-02-03: Updated to reflect temporary suspension of event pending rescheduling
UPDATE 2013-02-21: Updated to reflect rescheduled date
First Published January 15, 2013