Online Course: Introduction to Somatic Experiential Play Therapy
Eligible for up to 6 APT Approved Non-Contact CEUs
Course Description
This course will give you a foundational introduction to the Somatic Experiential Play Therapy modality created by Melissa Wetterlund and Sara Werner.
Somatic Experiential Play Therapy is a modality that grounds in somatic, metaphorical play. This course lays the groundwork to begin tracking the physiology of children during play by highlighting the principles of neuroscience and fight, flight, freeze, and collapse. It also dives into the concept of metaphorical play including how to begin to interpret the symbolism behind many common themes of play.
You will gain an understanding of what children's physiology is communicating during play and ways to respond to and support their nervous systems in the resolution of trauma.
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The basic theory that drives Somatic Experiential Play Therapy
Basic principles of neuroscience that underpin Somatic Tracking in the playroom
Basic understanding of the autonomic nervous system and how it responds to trauma
5 specific types of responses in order to either invite activation or regulation throughout the different stages of SEPT
How to read the nervous system in children in order to better decide how to reflect and respond in the playroom
How to watch for and respond to both the need for regulation and activation in order to best keep children within the window of tolerance on the playroom
How to mobilize effective fight or flight in the playroom in to lead to discharge and healing of stuck trauma energy
How to recognize and support freeze, collapse and dissociation as it shows up in play
How to interpret common metaphorical themes in the playroom
How to play in a way that invites the child to lead, but also supports their nervous system in a strategic way that doesn’t inhibit their play drive but instead invites them into a deeper, more regulated state
A handful of directive activities to stimulate either activation or regulation in a stuck nervous system
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PDF of all presentation slides
Downloadable Play Therapy Case Note
Downloadable Common Play Based Metaphors Infographic
Downloadable What is Play Therapy Handout
Downloadable List of Playroom Toys
Downloadable List of Playroom Toys for Telehealth, In-Home, or School Based Play Therapy
Link to Feedback Evaluation and Quiz for Certificate of Completion (CEUs)
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Upon completion of this course you will be able to complete the official Feedback Evaluation and Quiz for Certificate of Completion (CEUs).
The videos and course content below will become accessible after you make your purchase.
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Video Chapters
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Introduction
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Chapter 1: What is SEPT?
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Chapter 2: Why Play Therapy?
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Chapter 3: How Do We Play in SEPT?
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Chapter 4: Power of Metaphor
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Chapter 5: Types of Responses
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Chapter 6: Tree Poem
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Chapter 7: Nervous System Basics
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Chapter 8: Gingerbread Activity
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Chapter 9: Stress Response or Fight or Flight
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Chapter 10: Supporting Fight or Flight in the Playroom
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Chapter 11: Hindrances to Fight or Flight
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Chapter 12: Wrap Up
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Digital Resources
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Feedback Evaluation & Quiz
Meet Your Trainers
Melissa Wetterlund and Sara Werner are the founders of Somatic Experiential Play Therapy (SEPT). They provide trainings about SEPT and more across the nation and are also available for private consulting and customized trainings and seminars.
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