Introduction to Video Games in Play Therapy: Exploring Mechanics, Themes, Culture and Community
5.0 APT Non-Contact CE Hours (Bonus recording included!)
About this Program
Let’s Play Therapy Institute is an APT Approved Provider 20-609. This program has been approved for 5.0 APT Non-Contact CE hours . Play therapy credit may not be awarded to non-mental health professionals. Courses that do not qualify for play therapy credit are clearly listed.
Please note that the Association for Play Therapy (APT) alone holds the right to accept or deny any continuing education training at its discretion.
It is the responsibility of each professional to check with their state or national licensing board to obtain continuing education credit for this seminar. Most state and national licensing boards will approve continuing education courses which cover clinical topics, practice management skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, and stress management. It is your responsibility as the license/certificate holder to be aware of and abide by the continuing education rules and guidelines set forth by your licensing board.
This program is a 5.0-hour recorded training on how to use video games in therapy.
Meets RPT Credentialing Standards for:
-Play Therapy Cultural and Social Diversity Topics
-Play Therapy Special Topics
Handouts are provided to follow along with the recorded training.
It is expected that you will complete the entire training and not skip over any parts of this training. There is an evaluation and post-test at the end of the training.
Please Note: Registrants have 30 days to complete a course.
If you have any questions while completing the training, you may contact us at [email protected].
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Course Description:
Video games have become an invaluable resource in the toolkit of therapists. Just as science and technology have revolutionized therapy, the world of play and gaming has transformed the way we engage in play. Video games open up a whole new realm of play that has shaped our communities, our play styles, and our interaction with this medium as an art form.
This course explores the many facets of video gaming, including mechanics, themes, culture, and community, empowering therapists to harness their clients' love for gaming in the therapeutic process.
Whether you're a novice or a seasoned gamer, this course will provide you with a powerful framework for understanding games and gaming culture as a tool for play therapy.
Objectives:
1. Describe the essential terms that define the impact of video games and gaming culture on individuals today.
2. Recognize the unique language of gaming and its significance in enhancing communication with clients who connect with gaming on a personal level.
3. Discuss current controversies in play therapy, such as video game addiction and the portrayal of violence in games, while also examining the role of gaming as a form of escapism.
4. Assess the similarities between digital play and other forms of play, and elaborate on how video games can harness the therapeutic powers of play.
5. Analyze how different video game genres are centered around specific mechanics, and how individuals can benefit from incorporating these mechanics into therapeutic practices.
6. Recognize how the narratives and themes in video games can be relevant to a client's mental health journey, and how these elements can be integrated into play therapy.
7. Demonstrate the skill of analyzing a client's gaming preferences to identify themes, narratives, and concepts that can be utilized throughout the therapeutic process effectively.
Training Refund Policy
Refund Policy for Pre-Recorded/Asynchronous Trainings:
We offer a 30-day, no-questions-asked refund policy (100% of the purchase price minus a $5.00 non-refundable processing fee) under the following conditions:
- Refunds are only available if none of the training materials, including bonus or free content, have been accessed.
- No refunds will be issued if a course certificate has already been issued.
- No refunds will be issued due to a participant’s failure to complete the course. (Registrants have 30 days to complete a course.)
- No partial CE credit is available.
Please Note: Accessing any part of the course or its included bonus/free content voids the refund eligibility.
Instructor(s)
Dr. Gian M. Ramos-Monserrate MD
Gian M. Ramos-Monserrate MD, received his medical doctorate from Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. He graduated from the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus with a degree in Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences. During this time, he invested most of his studies in neuroscience, neuropharmacology, critical psychology, gender theory and general psychology. This educational background informed his experiences throughout medical school as he took elective courses in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
After medical school, Gian became a Research Coordinator for the University of Puerto Rico's Psychiatry department where he worked on research on the genetics of bipolar disorder and burnout studies. He also worked on research on the mental health experiences of women during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
He is an avid gamer and has dedicated much of his career to discussing the many ways in which gaming and geek culture can be leveraged in any therapeutic setting.
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About this course
- $125.00
- 7 lessons
- 5 hours of video content
Bonus Recording and Material Included!
Free recording included with your purchase! Join Sophia Ansari, LPCC, RPT and Josué Cardona, MS as they present an introduction to Animal Crossing and its therapeutic uses!
Instructor(s)
Owner, Let's Play Therapy Institute Sophia Ansari, LCPC, LPCC, RPT™
Sophia Ansari, LCPC, LPCC, RPT™, is a licensed mental health professional, Registered Play Therapist™, international speaker, author, educator, and owner of the Let’s Play Therapy Institute.
She is a dedicated activist who is committed to driving positive change and making a difference in the world. Sophia works with schools and organizations around the world to build safe, inclusive, and strengths-based educational environments.
Sophia is also known for her work incorporating pop culture and video games in therapy through her numerous publications, Comic-Con panels, media appearances, and play therapy workshops.
She co-hosts Hero Nation, a podcast on the Geek Therapy Network, which celebrates diversity in the media and explores how to use geek culture in therapy.
Sophia earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Wright State University and her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Cincinnati.
Sophia resides in a suburb of Chicago. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching cat videos, and visiting Comic-cons.
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Josué Cardona
Josué Cardona, MS, earned a master’s in mental health counseling and trained in Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) at the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City. He has worked with clients ages 4 to 84 through in-home, community, and outpatient counseling.
As an educator, Josué has designed curriculum for social-emotional skills, technology, and language learning for K-12. At the university level, he co-created the course Geek Culture in Psychotherapy, taught at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and co-authored Gamification: A Pilot Study in a Community College. Josué also acts as a diversity and inclusion Design Researcher for the Office of the Provost at the University of Chicago.
Josué is the founder of Geek Therapy, a therapeutic approach that believes the best way to understand people is through the things they care about. He created the Geek Therapy Network and community to educate parents, teachers, and helping professionals on how to use their favorite hobbies, pastimes, and interests to connect with others. Since 2011, Josué has presented on Geek Therapy through podcasts, blogs, book chapters, and presentations around the world.
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