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Child Therapy Services
Many children go through a time in life where they seem to struggle in school and at home. For some children, these changes may seem to come out of the blue. For other children, they are a response to transitions such as the birth of a sibling, divorce, a move or a death in the...
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Expressive Arts
Expressive Arts and Sandplay Process Other children may just feel their emotions in a deeper shade and might need a little extra support to process their experience of their internal and external worlds. These are children who may not experience any of the more serious symptoms...
Read More"It takes a village to raise a child "
We seek to assist children and families to develop a healthy sense of self and a greater capacity to succeed in the world and in their relationships.
Workshops
March 10, 2012
The Use of Games in Child Psychotherapy
Brian Lukas, PhD
In this experiential and didactic workshop, participants will dive into the world of the game as therapeutic vehicle with children. Going beyond using games to build rapport, Dr. Lukas will show how a simple board game, floor game, or building game can become a tool through which to explore the therapeutic relationship. Moreover, Dr. Lukas will demonstrate how games can facilitate a child’s greater integration of affective states and behavioral choices.
Location: San Rafael, CA
Time: 10:00am – 4:00am
March 31, 2012
Mindfulness with Children and Families
Gary Buck, PhD
Mindfulness is an evidence-based intervention for a wide variety of clinical issues for adults. We are just at the earliest stages of transferring this intervention to various uses with children and families. This program will cover the definition of mindfulness and its companion practice, heartfulness, along with ways to teach these practices to children from preschool age through elementary school. Additional topics will include age-appropriate techniques for classroom and psychotherapy settings, mindfulness in the context of families, and the current status of research on mindfulness with children. The training will involve hands-on demonstrations and experiential learning along with video and lecture presentations.
Location: Marin City, CA
Time: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Professional Development
Professional Training
The Child Therapy Institute of Marin offers comprehensive training for MFT or LCSW interns as well as licensed clinicians. The training program focuses on the following topics related to individual child therapy: play therapy, sandplay therapy, working with parents and other agencies, and integrating expressive arts therapy into the treatment. The training also focuses on translating session material into MediCal friendly language and integrating CBT and dyadic therapy as needed.
We are currently seeking an MFT or LCSW intern to see clients, mostly ages 4-12 in our Albany office. The internship is a 2 – year commitment from September 2011 to August 2013.
Trainings and supervision take place in our San Rafael office. The interns are split into two groups, first year and second year. There are usually 2 -4 people in each group. Groups meet separately for group supervision on Thursdays from 10:00 – noon. Then the entire staff meets for staff meeting noon – 1:00. Friday trainings involve all interns and take place from 10:00 – noon in San Rafael. Trainings are provided primarily by Brian Lukas, PhD, Kathy Buys, MFT, and Nancy Jacobs, LCSW. Teaching members of ISST offer trainings each year to deepen the intern’s understanding of sandplay, working with diversity issues, and working within the therapeutic relationship.
- Applicants need the following qualifications:
- In possession of an intern number as of September 2011.
- Self-starter and flexible
- Able to drive to San Rafael 2x a week, Thursdays 10 – 1 and Fridays 10- 12
- Able to work 10-15 hours a week without pay.
This is an excellent opportunity for those wanting to develop a child therapy specialty and wanting to start a private practice in the Albany area. Please send resumes to Kathy Buys, MFT at beautifulinstrument@yahoo.com.