( HS Kenney-Noziska 150164 2025) The Intersection of Sexual Trauma and Play Therapy: Interventions for Treating the Complexit

Course overview

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a heartbreaking reality that many clinicians encounter throughout their careers. As play therapists, were in a unique position to create healing spaces for these young survivors. Watch Sueann Kenney Noziska, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S, specializing in clinical practice with abused, maltreated, and traumatized children and families for an engaging and insightful workshop utilizing a trauma informed cognitive behavioral play therapy (CBPT) lens to examine the intersection of play therapy and childhood sexual abuse. Shell dive into the short- and long-term effects of CSA on children and adolescents, equipping you with the knowledge and play therapy tools to make a difference in their lives. In this must-see session, youll Gain an understanding of the dynamics and impacts of CSA, through the lens of play therapy, grounded in current literature and research. Explore case examples that highlight the unique challenges and strengths of children who have experienced CSA with a focus on how play therapy can support their healing. Discover play therapy interventions specifically designed to address the complex emotional and behavioral responses arising from trauma. Learn to maintain a clinically sound and theoretically grounded play therapy practice that prioritizes the well-being of your young clients. Together, lets transform the narrative of trauma into a journey of resilience, healing, and hope through the power of play therapy!