( HS Mark-Griffin 096438 2025 ) Playing Outside of the Box

Course overview

In todays fast-paced world, the rise in screen time and structured activities is dramatically reducing opportunities for imaginative and physical play critical for children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. Recent findings reveal that cultural factors and technology greatly impact play and trauma treatment. While technology can enrich play, its integration poses challenges. These insights stress the importance of blending technology with cultural sensitivity to optimize support for childrens development and trauma recovery. Join us for an engaging and interactive session where you'll explore creative and practical interventions to help reignite children's imaginations and build their emotional resilience. Under the expert guidance of Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW, a renowned EMDR Consultant, TraumaPlay certified therapist, and author of the acclaimed EMDR Workbook for Kids, you will gain: Innovative strategies for integrating imaginative and physical play into trauma treatment. Practical tools to personalize interventions, tailoring them to meet each childs unique needs. Techniques to adapt play therapy methods in response to the challenges posed by modern technology Insights on fostering emotional resilience and creativity in children through dynamic, hands on activities. This workshop will ignite your creativity and provide you with effective, intuitive tools to enhance your clinical practice and support children's healing journeys.