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Digital Seminar

LEGO®, Pop Culture, Sandtray & Expressive Arts

Tools to Increase Engagement, Flexibility & Gain Greater Emotional Awareness in Young Clients

Speaker:
Sophia Ansari, LCPC, LPCC, RPT™
Duration:
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR, handouts in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR
Copyright:
10 May, 2023
Product Code:
POS059372
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

This workshop will explore the power of strengths-based play therapy through the lens of positive psychology.   

Sophia Ansari, expert in incorporating pop culture and video games in therapy, will demonstrate playful and creative exercises using LEGO®, video games, pop culture, sandtray, and the expressive arts for a deeper understanding of how positive play therapy approaches can lead to greater well-being far beyond the playroom by: 

  • Building resilience 

  • Boosting happiness 

  • Improving relationships 

  • And more! 

By integrating these creative, strengths-based play therapy interventions you’ll have a deeper connection with your clients and be able to speak their language! 

Content Disclosure: LEGO® is a registered trademark of The LEGO Group. PESI, Inc. and speaker, Sophia Ansari, LPCC, received no compensation from The LEGO Group for this seminar. Other building block systems may be used. 

Credit


Self-Study Credit

This self-study program consists of 1.5 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary by country and local regulatory bodies. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your local regulatory organization to determine specific eligibility and requirements. 



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Sophia Ansari, LCPC, LPCC, RPT™ is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist™, as well as an author, international speaker, activist, and owner of the Let’s Play Therapy Institute. She brings a deep passion for mental health, education, and community empowerment.

Sophia works with schools and organizations around the world to create strength-based, inclusive learning environments. Known for her creative approach to therapy, she incorporates pop culture, video games, and storytelling into her work and has shared her insights through publications, Comic-Con panels, and global trainings.

She also co-hosts Hero Nation, a podcast on the Geek Therapy Network that explores how media and geek culture can support mental health. Sophia holds a B.S. in biology from Wright State University and an M.A. in mental health counseling from the University of Cincinnati.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Sophia Ansari is the owner of Let’s Play Therapy Institute. Sophia Ansari receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Sophia Ansari has no relevant financial relationships.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

 

For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepesi@pesi.com. 


Objectives

  1. Demonstrate 2-3 creative strengths-based play therapy interventions to help clients cultivate well-being. 
  2. Apply practical play therapy tools and others such as VIA Character Strengths Assessment to evaluate strengths in self and others. 
  3. Integrate the science of well-being in play therapy to improve clinical outcomes. 

Outline

Harness the Power of Positive Psychology   

  • Utilize Kids Superpowers (strengths)  
    • Increase engagement 
    • Gain greater emotional awareness  
    • Build resilience 
  • Apply the Cross-Cultural Language of Strengths 
    • VIA Characters Strengths, to  
    • Increase well-being,  
    • Improve relationships 
    • Boost happiness 
  • Integrate Strengths-Based Play Therapy Interventions 
    • LEGO®, video games, pop culture, sandtray, and the expressive arts

Target Audience

  • Licensed Clinical/Mental Health Counselors 
  • Social Workers 
  • Psychologists 
  • Marriage & Family Therapists 
  • Addiction Professionals 
  • Case Managers 
  • School Administrators 
  • Teachers/School-Based Personnel 

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