Develop a specialization in child and adolescent psychotherapy Have you been working with children and adolescents and wanted to deepen your work with them? This workshop is designed to build theoretical understanding and clinical skills from the perspective of contemporary Gestalt psychotherapy. Recent research in the neurosciences, attachment theory and relational psychotherapy continue to confirm and advance the Gestalt approach. About the workshop Experiential and interactive, the workshop aims to integrate theory with practice through the modalities of creative arts. The emphasis will be on individual psychotherapy and the application of Gestalt therapy principles represented in the works of Violet Oaklander, Ph.D., author of Windows to Our Children: A Gestalt Approach to Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (1989) and Hidden Treasure: A Map to the Child’s Inner Self (2007). The workshop will examine closely factors that bring about change and growth for a child or adolescent through the therapeutic process of Gestalt Therapy and the processes of integration. Utilizing the modalities of play therapy and the integration of contemporary neurobiology and Gestalt Therapy, participants will develop in-depth understanding of the Oaklander Approach. Working in pairs or small groups, participants will have opportunities for group consultation and practice.
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Course participants are eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW). One CPE credit will be awarded for each contact hour. Approval of CPE credits are to be submitted through the CPE Log Book under each accredited professional’s account. Who can benefit Practitioners working with children and adolescents in the field of health and mental health (such as psychiatry, psychology, psychiatric nursing, special needs, medical doctors), helping professions (such as social work, counseling) and related fields (such childcare/student care setting, physical therapy, art therapy, or other related fields). About the Trainer Lee Sock Kuan has been working with children, couples and families for over 13 years after completing her Masters in Counselling at Edith Cowan University. Besides counselling and psychology course, she has received specialized training in Play Therapy, Gestalt Play Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, art facilitation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy and Emotional-Focused Therapy. She has recently completed her certification as Gestalt Therapist with Children and Adolescents with West Coast Institute. As the first to receive her certification in AsiaPacific region, Sock Kuan is excited to further her work with children and their families on coping with stress, attachment, challenging behaviour and loss issues in the Gestalt approach. In addition to her clinical practice, Sock Kuan also supervises and train therapists, social workers and volunteers. She is a registered Clinical Member and Clinical Supervisor of the Singapore Association for Counselling as well as a Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills with Play Therapy International. |
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