Playful Pathways: Supporting Children with ADHD through Play Therapy Non-Contact Webinar 1.23.27

Presenter: Nikole R Jiggetts, LCSW, RPT-S, CTP 

Session date: January 23rd, 2027 

Session time: 1:30 pm-4:40 pm CST 

CEs: 3 APT Non-Contact CEs 

Session description:

Play therapy works magic by providing a secure environment where children can freely express themselves. Particularly for those grappling with ADHD, it offers tailored interventions to help them better understand and manage their emotions, reflecting their inner world through play. This webinar focuses on the profound impact of play therapy interventions addressing ADHD symptoms to foster emotional well-being. Attendees explore how to increase confidence, cultivate resilience, and enhance social skills by directly addressing attention deficits and impulsivity through play-based interventions. Through engaging play therapy techniques, participants will hone in on problem-solving skills and nurture self-assurance through the therapeutic relationship. 

Learning objectives: 

1. Identify core conflicts that contribute to the emergence of problem behaviors working with ADHD symptoms in play therapy. 
2. Demonstrate how to apply effective, efficient, and developmentally appropriate play therapy interventions addressing impulsivity and attention. 
3. Engage children in direct play therapy strategies in the treatment planning process.

Agenda:  

• 1:30 pm-3:00 pm Lecture & experiential learning
• 3:00 pm-3:15 pm Break
• 3:15 pm-4:30 pm Lecture & experiential learning
• 4:30 pm-4:45 pm Q & A and wrap-up