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A peaceful and playful way of achieving your full potential

Alice seeks to integrate responsible psychological principles and, as a professional, aims to be culturally sensitive, neuro affirming, and ethically responsible. Her theoretical approach is eclectic, utilizing a Child/Person-Centered approach, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and prescriptive therapy. Along with using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, Alice introduces creative ways to engage the sensory system to explore and express thoughts and feelings through innovative, individualized interventions that use mediums such as sand tray, play therapy, art, writing, and mindfulness.

Individualized Therapy

Here, creativity meets opportunity. Whatever you're going through, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence.

    • Play Therapy

    • Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT)

    • Sandtray/sandplay

    • Expressive Arts

    • Trauma Focused CBT

    • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Trauma

    • Behavioral Issues

    • Anger Management

    • Self Esteem

    • ADD/ADHD

    • Adoption

    • Neurodiversity

    • Coping Skills

    • Divorce

    • Child or Adolescent

    • Grief and Loss

    • Family Conflict

    • Peer Relationships

    • School Issues

    • United Healthcare

    • Cigna

    • Aetna

    • BlueCross and BlueShield

  • Psychotherapy, 45 min: $155

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Growing Through Play; Play Therapy Trainings

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An overview of the history of Play Therapy. For nearly 100 years, play therapy has helped children express feelings, process experiences, and build resilience through the natural language of play. Explore the pioneers of play therapy, dating back to the early 20th century, and how play therapy has gained status as a tool to use with children. The therapeutic powers of play are central to play therapy and important for every play therapist to learn and use, as they offer a wide range of benefits that support emotional wellness, personal strength, and social relationships. The powers of play are crucial for therapists to understand, enabling them to effectively communicate the value of play-based therapy to parents. The skills and methods for working with parents in therapy can increase their understanding of how to further support their children at home throughout the therapeutic process.

Objectives:

1. Identify key historical milestones and influential pioneers who shaped the development of play therapy                                 

2. Describe the evolution of major theoretical approaches and how they have influenced modern practice                              

3. Recognize the cultural, social, and psychological factors that contributed to the growth of play therapy as a profession   

4. Connect historical insights to current trends and best practices in the field

5. Identify the therapeutic powers of play and their role in play therapy

6. Identify skills and methods to assist parents with the continued facilitation of therapeutic values at home         

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This class will focus on child-centered play therapy theory and skills essential to effective play therapy.  The qualities a play therapist must have to develop a relationship with the child client and the skills for engaging a child in play therapy will be addressed.  Designing a playroom, selecting toys, and things to avoid in the playroom will be presented. 

1.  Explore the history of Child Centered Play Therapy, and its importance in the field of play therapy

2. Identify the fundamentals of child-centered play therapy and how to integrate it into your work

3.  Identify the qualities a play therapist needs to develop a relationship with the child client

4.  Learn the basic skills of tracking, reflecting content, and reflecting feelings necessary to engage a child in play therapy

5.  Identify the rationale for selecting toys

6.  Learn how to design a playroom, including the dos and don’ts

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LPC and RPT Supervision

Alice is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She works with associates and interns seeking an LPC, an RPT, or both.

FEES for LPC Supervision: $100

FEES for LPC and RPT Supervision: $100

FEES for RPT Supervision: $75

Contact Alice now for more information and a free consultation at:

alice@stillwatersfamilycounseling.net

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