Theraplay (Booth, and Jernberg, 2010) is an attachment-based form of family therapy that focuses on the relationship between the child and caregiver. Participants in this workshop will learn the four essential dimensions found in the child/caregiver relationship: Structure, Engagement, Nurturance, and Challenge. Through hands-on, experiential activities attendees will discover how the very act of engaging in this way helps the parent/caregiver regulate the child’s behavior and communicate love, joy and safety to the child. Current research involving Therapeutic Presence (Porgess, 2014 ), Mindfulness (Siegel, 2010), and Attachment theory will (Main, 1990) be discussed in an integrative approach using the Theraplay model. By learning Theraplay theory and technique, attendees will gain knowledge of how to guide families in rebuilding relationships “from the inside out”. Participants in this workshop learn simple yet, powerful activities paralleling with contemporary research in neuroscience to further enrich their clinical practice.
Open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni
The Play Therapy Training Institute Proudly Presents: Creating Safety, Connection and Resiliency for Children and Families: Applying the Theraplay Model
Presented by: LUCINDA T. GRAPENTHIN, PHD
This workshop offers 6 APT Play Therapy credits!
Date: Friday, January 17, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
| Affiliation | Cost |
| Professional | $80.00 |
| CPS Alumni | $40.00 |
| Student | $40.00 |
| GSU Faculty/Staff | $40.00 |
Location/Directions
College of Education & Human Development
Georgia State University
30 Pryor Street, SW Room 252/254
Atlanta, GA 30303
Presenter Information
Dr. Grapenthin is a licensed psychologist who earned a doctoral degree in psychology from Indiana State University with a specialization in clinical child psychology. She completed her internship at the Hawthorn Center, Northville, MI in an inpatient/outpatient facility for children with chronic mental health issues. Dr. Grapenthin has lived and worked in Georgia for almost 20 years and prior to that practiced in Northern California and the Chicago area. She worked as a school psychologist in the Daly City Schools and in the Chicago suburbs.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing seven days prior to the conference to receive a refund and are subject to a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made after Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
ADA Accommodations
Accommodations will be made in accordance with the law. If you require ADA accommodations please contact Katie Lowry (404-413-8012) at least two weeks before the conference date so arrangements can be made.
Further Questions
Please contact Katie Lowry at 404-413-8012 or [email protected] visit our website at http://cps.education.gsu.edu
Department of Counseling & Psychological Services
College of Education
Georgia State University
30 Pryor Street, SW
Room 950
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-413-8012
Fax: 404-413-8013