61st Annual Conference

Workshop 17
Structured Developmental Play Therapy Groups for School-Aged Children & Adolescents: A Model for Enhancing Social Relatedness & Self Esteem

Chair:              

Robert Milich, Ph.D., CGP, Private Practice, New York, New York

This workshop will present an innovative group therapy model used with school-aged children and adolescents aimed at improving social and interpersonal skills and enhancing peer relationships. This workshop will be "hands-on" and will examine how to establish such groups in private practice, school, and agency settings.

didactic-experiential-sharing of work experiences-demonstration

Course References:

1. Jackson, N., Jackson, D. & Monroe, C. (1983). Getting Along With Others: Teaching

   Social Effectiveness to Children. Champaign, lllinois: Research Press.

2. Kaduson, H. & Schaefer, C. (Eds.) (2003). 101 Favorite Play Therapy Techniques. Vol.

    III. Northvale, New Jersey: Jason Aronson.  

3. Khalsa, S. (1996). Group Exercises For Enhancing Social Skills and Self Esteem. Sarasota,

    Florida: Professional Resource Press.