Due to Covid-19 health concerns, this one-time online event has been approved by 3 APT for CONTACT/CE Hours.

Description:

The Polyvagal Theory, originally introduced by Stephen Porges, MD., has revolutionized the field of psychotherapy, particularly working with clients who have experienced trauma.

the Polyvagal Theory has changed how we assess and create our treatment plan. Additionally, it has changed how we understand the importance of the therapist's way of being in the therapy space versus doing activities with the client. Further, the theory provides the science behind the importance of the connection between the therapists and the child. Understanding the different systems and how each child switches through these systems helps guide therapists in their response and play with children. This training will introduce the Polyvagal Theory and how to integrate this knowledge into play therapy. Using the model to offer support to parents will be included.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the function of the three branches f the autonomic nervous system based on the polyvagal theory, ventral vagal, sympathetic, and dorsal systems.

• Articulate the concept of perception of safety and how they can (and must) take steps to create a felt-0safe environment in the play therapy room.

• Describe how parents can use this knowledge to help children at home to create a safe environment while still being able to accomplish certain tasks

Presenter:

Julia Knach is currently the owner and founder of My Crossing Paths Counseling Center. Julia was previously the Manager of Clinical Services at Baltimore Child Abuse Center (BCAC) and before that she was the Clinical Supervisor with Family and Children’s Services (FCS), supervising both Baltimore City and County. She works with all populations dealing with trauma and abuse. Prior to joining FCS, she worked at Hope Health Systems satellite office. Here she worked with families throughout Baltimore City that were dealing with both trauma and addictions. She is currently an adjunct professor at CCBC, teaching in the human service counseling department. She recently published her first book called Crossing Paths: The Intersection between Trauma and Addictions. She received her BA from Arcadia University in 2002, where she received her BA in Art’s for psychology. During her time in undergraduate, she spent a year in Australia studying abroad. She attended University of Baltimore and received her master’s degree in Applied Psychology with a minor in Forensic. She is currently in school for her PsyD at California Southern University. She grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and has spent most of her adult life in Maryland.

Cancellation Policy:

Written notification of cancellation must be received in our office at least 10 business days prior to a training for a refund. A $25.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund. There will be no refund for cancellation notification less than 10 business days.

CBPS reserves the right to cancel a training due to inclement weather or insufficient enrollment. In the event of such cancellation, you will receive a full refund. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing Education Approval for Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Social Workers/ School Psychologists/MFCCs/Play Therapists/Art Therapists 

SOCIAL WORKERS

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category I continuing education programs. Social Work Boards in most states accept this approval status. 

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5763. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CBPS is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school Psychologists, provider #1067. CBPS maintains responsibility for the program. 

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS  

The Maryland and Washington, DC Boards of Psychology Examiners Recognizes national Asspciation of School Psychologist approval status with CBPS and grants CE hours to clinical psychologists in Maryland and Washington, DC.

PLAY THERAPISTS

Chesapeake Professional Seminars (CBPS) is an Association for Play Therapy (APT) approved provider of continuing education, APT Approved Provider #97-034.

NEW YORK SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICIONERS, AND LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

CBPS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Board of Social Work, Provider #0122; and the Board of Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Provider #MHC-0009 and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, provider #MFT-0008.

ART THERAPISTS

Art Therapists (LCAT, ATR-BC) may obtain CE Hours based on our NBCC approval status.