Engaging Caregivers in Children’s Healing Process: Child Parent Relationship Therapy: An Evidence-Based 10-Session Model
Presented by: Sue Bratton, PHD, LPC-S, RPT-S
Date and Time
Dates: Friday, June 27th and Saturday, June 28th
Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Location
Waldrip Hall
1371 W. Altheimer Drive
Fayetteville, Arkansas
About this Event
Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) is an evidence-based, culturally responsive play therapy intervention grounded in the principles, attitudes, and skills of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). CPRT focuses on fostering a secure and attuned caregiver-child attachment and empowering caregivers to make a significant difference in their children’s lives. In this unique approach, professional play therapists experienced in CCPT train and supervise caregivers to become therapeutic agents in their children’s lives
under the direct supervision of a CPRT therapist. The CPRT protocol was originally structured for use with children ages 3-10 but has been expanded to include protocols for parents of Toddlers, parents of Pre-Adolescents, Adoptive Families, and Teachers. Using a format of didactic instruction, demonstration play sessions, required weekly 30-minute play sessions and supervision, caregivers are taught CCPT attitudes and skills to facilitate sensitivity to, and understanding of their child’s underlying needs. Engaging
caregivers in their child’s healing process has the added benefit of preventing future problems.
Over 30 controlled outcome studies demonstrate CRT’s significant beneficial effects across diverse populations and a range of presenting issues including children’s internalizing and externalizing behavior
problems and stress in the parent-child relationship. Because of CRT’s substantial body of research, CPRT has received national recognition as an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). CPRT’s designation as an EBP, along
with its preventative nature, and relatively brief treatment time frame make this treatment model attractive in today’s mental health climate.
This practical “how to” workshop will provide participants with the essential foundation toward becoming a CPRT practitioner. Based on the presenter’s experience, video demonstrations, and role-play, participants
will learn: 1) how to teach child-centered play therapy skills to caregivers, 2) essential materials and toys needed, 3) techniques for engaging caregivers in the learning process, 4) how to balance meeting caregivers
emotional needs while ensuring they learn the necessary CCPT skills, and 5) strategies for supervising the
required parent-child play sessions. Participants will view video segments of the inner workings of a CPRT
group of adoptive families co-lead by Dr. Bratton and Dr. Garry Landreth.
Registration
Professional: $275
StudentL $150
Accessibility
If you need disability-related accommodations, please email Kristi Perryman.