Explore how resilience can be nurtured using expressive and play therapy interventions! Join Sabra Starnes, LICSW,LCSW-C, M.ED, RPT-S as we discuss the ACES assessment and scores, and how they affect youth emotionally and physically. Participants will expand their knowledge of resilience through interactions between an individual’s adverse experiences and protective factors, and learn how specific protective factors are used throughout the life- span when coping with adversity. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits (NY State – 2 CE Contact Hours)*

Kelli Knabe, LCSW introduces participants to the increasingly utilized Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Attendees will enjoy an overview of neurological processes that impact emotional distress and dysregulation for clients, how EFT Tapping can help regulate emotional distress, and the application of “Basic Recipe” EFT Tapping core techniques. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Join Sarah Gugluizza, LCSW as we discuss the importance of play, with special consideration to play in the treatment setting. Practitioners will gain insight on how play is the language of children, the different types of play and what purpose each of them serve; why it’s important for therapy, as well as knowing/using direct versus non direct play; specific play therapy interventions and strategies will also be addressed. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Sarah Gugluizza, LCSW, addresses the multidimensional aspects of complicated grief. Participants will gain enhanced insight surrounding how complicated grief is defined, ways to better comprehend it with clients, and strategies for addressing the unique needs that emerge with special focus on youth and families. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Alexis Cate, LCSW brings us a closer look into motivational interviewing. Participants will explore the definition and variations of motivational interviewing to better understand what it is, and what it is not; examine the impact of ambivalence on clinical care, as well as ways to implement interventions and strategies, putting them into practice for effective client treatment. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.