PLAY! Using the power of play to build children, adult, and therapists’ mental health.
In-Person Training
(Johnson City)
1 CE Hour
PLAY! Using the power of play to build children, adult, and therapists’ mental health.
John Paul Abner, PhD
Presentation Date/Time
Friday, April 19, 2024
12:30pm – 1:30pm EDT
(Networking opportunity from 12noon-12:30pm EDT)
Location
Turning Point-Blue Moon Cafe
208 E. Unaka Ave
Johnson City, Tennessee 37601
Directions
Play and playfulness has tremendous potential to positively impact children and adult’s mental health. However, cultural barriers make it difficult to play. This presentation will explore the importance of play for both children and adults. We will explore how to increase play in our therapy sessions, our communities, and ourselves.
Objectives:
- Participants will identify barriers to play and playfulness in current culture.
- Participants will identify how play contributes to child and adult mental health.
- Participants will discuss how to integrate play and playfulness into therapeutic interactions.
About the Speaker(s)
John Paul Abner, PhD
Presenter Contact
If you any questions, please contact Hunter Cook.
TLPCA Contact
If you any questions, please contact Hunter Cook.
