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: TBD
Time: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
April 28, 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: 1480 Lincoln St. San Rafael, CA 94901
Time: 10:00am – 4:00am