The Rape Crisis Center CEU Series Presents Vamos a Jugar: Effective Play Therapy with culturally diverse Children FEATURING Laurie A Hightower, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, NCC, RPT 3.0 CEU Credits for: LMFT, LPC, LCDC, Social Workers, & Psychologists (LP, PLP, LPA, LSSP) $40.00 Space Limited Register For This Event Some children experience difficulties in communication and self-expression due to cultural differences while going through the counseling process. Because play is the universal language for self-expression in children, play therapy techniques can help culturally diverse children increase their communication and self-expression in counseling. This presentation will: • Help mental health providers understand varied backgrounds and provide culturally competent care • Highlight issues faced by minority children, the impact on their mental health, and effective treatments that address these issues • Discuss guidelines on using play therapy techniques in counseling children from various cultural backgrounds • Provide hands on practice of play therapy interventions that will aid the clinician in providing quality care for the issues faced by the minority child Dr. Laurie A. Hightower is a native of San Antonio. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary’s University in 2014. Dr. Hightower is Assistant Professor […]