(HS 059376 Denbrough 2023) Play Therapy and Suicidal Ideation: Practical Tools to Reduce Stress & Anxiety in Young Clients

Course overview

More of you than ever before are in the position of treating young children with suicidal ideation! Risky behavior and death-oriented play are showing up in the play therapy room at greater rates and you may not feel equipped with the right tools. Join Heather Fairless Denbrough, who specializes in suicidal ideation as she shares the indicators of and practical tools you need now to feel competent and confident in your ability to: Apply play therapy themes in session to assess suicidal risk Ask questions in developmentally appropriate way Develop a safety plan if needed And more! Youll learn practical play therapy tools to increase a childs ability to manage their anxiety and stress in a healthy way and discover a tool Heather developed to help even very young children understand and manage stress. The earlier kids can identify their own stress, the less likelihood of suicidal ideation. You wont want to miss this session.