A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Supporting Parents in Play Therapy: Focus on the Nervous System
Do you wish that you were more comfortable providing psychoeducation to the parents and caregivers of your child clients? Heather Fairlee Denbrough takes you through her own mindful process for teaching parents and caregivers…
About this course
Do you wish that you were more comfortable providing psychoeducation to the parents and caregivers of your child clients? Heather Fairlee Denbrough takes you through her own mindful process for teaching parents and caregivers about mental health in play therapy and providing quality psychoeducation that empowers parents to more effectively support their children. This workshop focuses on teaching parents and caregivers whose children are in play therapy about the nervous system as it relates to therapy, relationships, and co-regulation. This workshop will help you grow your confidence in delivering important information about how our bodies and brains work, enhance the therapeutic work clients and parents are doing in play therapy, and make deeper connections with parents and caregivers.
What you'll learn
Course Content8 lessons
- Video PresentationVideo
- Video The Nervous System - Structures of Science for Kids!Video
- Video Divisions of the Nervous SystemVideo
- Video Supporting Your Children's Nervous Systems | Tips for ParentsVideo
- Video How to Co-Regulate With My Kid: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents to Manage Intense EmotionsVideo
- HandoutDownload
- EvaluationEvaluation
- QuizQuiz
Your instructor
Heather Fairlee Denbrough
Heather is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor. She has worked in community mental health for 12 years. Heather’s specialty areas are: children ages 2-9 years, early childhood trauma, attachment, parent-child relational issues, and parent training/coaching/inner work. Heather also practices reflective play supervision and loves case consultation. Heather has created and led trainings for therapists on topics such as: Introduction to the Nervous System, Young Children & Suicidal Ideation in the Playroom, Authenticity in Parent Work/ Supporting Parent Shadow Work, Working with Families of Faith, Unusual Presentations of PTSD in Young Children, and more. Heather also provides playful spiritual support to play and expressive arts therapists.