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Attachment-Based Play Therapy for Trauma: Treatment Strategies for Abuse, Neglect, & Grief in Kids and Families
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Did you know you can treat childhood trauma with play therapy?
It’s true, and the transformative approach is called Attachment-Centered Play Therapy (ACPT).
ACPT offers a holistic, systemic framework for working with children and families, shifting the focus from individual behavioral or emotional issues to treating the entire family as the client.
In this training you’ll delve into the world of attachment theory, gaining a fresh perspective on how children and families form healthy or maladaptive bonds.
Overcome the profound impact of trauma, abuse, neglect, and grief on attachment within the family system, while discovering strategies to effectively engage even the most challenging parents in the play therapy process.
Uncover the art of repairing, rebuilding, and fostering safety within the parent-child relationship using the dynamic tools of Attachment-Centered Play Therapy.
PLUS, immerse yourself in hands-on experiential activities, sand tray interventions, and expressive arts, acquiring a creative toolbox filled with innovative play therapy techniques.
By the end, you'll not only have a clear understanding of how attachment styles shape relationships but also feel empowered to apply these insights in your practice, creating more meaningful and impactful therapeutic experiences for children and families alike.
Learn how to seamlessly integrate ACPT into your practice today!
Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S™, Clair Mellenthin, LLC
Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S™, is an international speaker, author, psychologist, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Throughout her career, she has specialized in providing play therapy to children, teens, and their families. She is currently the Director of Child & Adolescents at Wasatch Family Therapy. Ms. Mellenthin frequently presents professional play therapy and family therapy trainings on Attachment-Centered Play Therapy, Family, and Trauma issues both nationally and internationally.
Ms. Mellenthin is a sought-after supervisor, training graduate students and interns in play therapy, and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Southern California MSW program. She is the past-president of the Utah Association for Play Therapy and remains an active member on the Board of Directors. She is the author of the books Attachment Centered Play Therapy; Play Therapy: Engaging & Powerful Techniques for the Treatment of Childhood Disorders; My Many Colors of Me Workbook and has authored several chapters and articles. In addition to being an experienced play therapist and professor, Ms. Mellenthin also appears on local and national TV and radio as an expert on children and family issues. She holds a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Clair Mellenthin has an employment relationship with Wasatch Family Therapy. She is a published author and receives royalties. Clair Mellenthin receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Clair Mellenthin is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the American Psychological Association, and the Association for Play Therapy.
