Foundations of Parenting Course

The foundational knowledge of parenting with neuroscience and play.

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• By Cary Hamilton

Ages & Stages

Learn about your child's emotional, physical and mental development! You'll learn common difficulties for each age/stage and how to parent through it all!

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• By Cary Hamilton

Sleep

In this class we talk all about sleep; how it effects our children's behavior, how it effects our behaviors and what it means to get good sleep!

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• By Cary Hamilton

Parent Burnout

This class talks about parenting burnout. It happens to the best of us, here's what you can do!

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• By Cary Hamilton

Regulating the Unknown: Foundational Four Senses for Well-Being

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• By Cary Hamilton

Child Development and Trauma-Informed Practice in Play Therapy

This 3-hour lecture is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of play therapists in understanding child development and applying trauma-informed practices in their work Participants will explore the intricacies of child development, gain insights into the effects of trauma on children, and learn how to integrate trauma-informed approaches into play therapy sessions. The course aims to empower therapists to provide compassionate and effective support to children who have experienced trauma, taking into account their developmental needs and challenges.

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• By Cary Hamilton

CHILD-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY ESSENTIALS: AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of child-centered play therapy, an evidence-based practice for working with children. Through PowerPoint presentations, students will gain knowledge and develop competencies for utilizing child-centered play therapy as a therapeutic intervention for children and families. The course focuses on the philosophical foundations of child-centered play therapy, including the history of this approach, child-centered theoretical frameworks, various theoretical applications, and best practices as guided by the Association for Play Therapy. Students will become proficient in child-centered play therapy micro-skills, understand the purpose and goals of this approach, explore therapeutic stages and themes, address ethical considerations, examine multicultural implications, and delve into developmental and neurological aspects.

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• By Cary Hamilton