Once Upon A Playroom: Integrating Stories into Play

Step into a world where beloved stories become powerful healing tools! This dynamic training experience will revolutionize how you think about combining the timeless art of storytelling with the transformative power of play therapy.

Discover the therapeutic magic that happens when books meet the playroom!

In this engaging, hands-on training, you’ll explore how carefully chosen stories can amplify the natural healing properties of play, creating deeper connections and more meaningful therapeutic breakthroughs with the children you serve. From classic fairy tales to contemporary picture books, learn to harness the universal language of story to unlock new pathways to healing.

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify at least three therapeutic benefits of bibliotherapy within play therapy and connect these benefits to the Therapeutic Powers of Play (e.g., facilitating communication, fostering emotional wellness, enhancing social relationships).

2. Demonstrate two bibliotherapy interventions that integrate storytelling and play to promote children’s…