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
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• 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 at Texas A&M University San Antonio, and serves as program director of the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program. Dr. Hightower currently serves as secretary for the San Antonio Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (SAAMFT). She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, a National Certified Counselor, and a Registered Play Therapist. |
