Complex trauma can be overt/covert and is typically ongoing/repetitive. As such complex trauma should be addressed, in stages, with Neurobiologically-Informed Play Therapy that includes building on safety and security of caregivers and community, being developmentally sensitive, and addressing affective-behavioral dysregulation.

Learning Objectives:

Conceptualize what is meant by "neurobiologically-informed" play therapy.
Describe the characteristics of complex and/or developmental trauma and be able to identify the neurobiological changes associated with complex trauma.
Discuss the components of evidence based, relationally-focused, play therapy and incorporate aspects of these treatments into their play therapy practice.
Assess the level and type of complex trauma caused by varying types and duration of trauma.
Determine a play therapy treatment course of action (frequency & length), based on assessment results, to address the complex trauma.
Develop play therapy treatment plans that address the issues arising from complex trauma.

Play Therapy Primary Areas:

Seminal / Historically Significant Theories
Skills and Methods
Special Topics

Dr. Edward (Franc) F. Hudspeth PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S

Sacred Heart University

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