Play Therapy Approaches to Suicidality in Latino Children and Adolescents Non-Contact Webinar 10.3.26

Presenter: Irene Gomez, PhD, LCPC, NCC, Registered Play Therapist™ 

Session date: October 3rd, 2026 

Session time: 1:30 pm-4:40 pm CST 

CEs: 3 APT Non-Contact CEs 

Session description:

This training is designed to equip mental health professionals with culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate play therapy interventions to assess and address suicidality in Latino children and adolescents. Participants will deepen their understanding of how cultural values, family dynamics, immigration experiences, and systemic stressors influence the expression of suicidal thoughts in play therapy with Latino youth. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing symptoms, strengthening family engagement, and implementing supportive, trauma-informed play therapy techniques. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify culturally influenced warning signs and symptoms of suicidality in Latino children and adolescents within the context of play therapy. 
2. Apply developmentally appropriate play therapy interventions to assess and respond to suicidal ideation and behaviors. 
3. Integrate family-centered and culturally responsive play-based interventions to support Latino youth and strengthen protective factors. 

Agenda: 

• 9:00 am-10:30 am Lecture & experiential learning 
• 10:30 am-10:45 am Break 
• 10:45 am-12:00 pm Lecture & experiential learning 
• 12:00 pm-12:15 pm Q & A and wrap-up