(HS Ansari / Cardona 058935) Superheroes and Video Games: Creating Epic Adventures in Child & Adolescent Therapy
Tracking # 20-933304
Course overview
Video games can transport us to worlds beyond our imagination. A board game can send us on an epic adventure and fulfilling side quests, while the origin stories found within a comic book can offer a powerful analogy to frame our own experiences. Integrating a client's interests in play therapy can nurture rapport building, encourage creativity, and can provide a safe distance to process emotions and gain perspective. Geek Therapy is an affinity-based model of therapeutic intervention and communication based on the theory that the best way to understand each other, and ourselves, is through the media we care about. This recording will define and explore the Geek Therapy model created by Josué Cardona and provide case studies with directive and non-directive play therapy interventions presented by Registered Play Therapist Sophia Ansari, to bridge theory with practice. Geeking out is highly encouraged!
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Disclosure statements
Sophia Ansari Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Sophia Ansari is the co-founder and owner of Let's Play Therapy Institute. She is a Positive Education Trainer and a Caped Crusaders SEL Curriculum Creator. Sophia Ansari is an author with Routledge and receives royalties. Sophia Ansari receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Sophia Ansari is a member of the Association for Play Therapy.
Josué Cardona Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Josue Cardona is the co-founder of Let's Play Therapy Institute and has an employment relationship with Accenture. Josue Cardona is the founder and president of Geek Therapy and is a freelance consultant. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Josue Cardona is the founder of the Geek Therapy model.