Training Series 2025

UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work

Play Therapy as a Therapeutic Tool for School-Based Practitioners

2025 - In-Person - April 4, 2025 9:00 a.m.

Keynote Speaker: Michelle-Ann Rhoden-Neita, PhD, LCSW

UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work, 1040 W. Harrison Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Registration fee: $20

What will we learn?

Play serves as a child’s innate form of communication, and play therapy harnesses this natural inclination to facilitate healing and growth in children facing emotional challenges and behavioral issues. Numerous studies have highlighted the effectiveness of play therapy techniques in enhancing not only academic performance but also strengthening the relationships between parents, caregivers, and teachers. Moreover, it plays a pivotal role in developing crucial social skills and fostering emotional well-being.

This upcoming workshop promises to be an engaging and interactive experience led by a registered play therapist who is also a skilled social worker. The focus will be on equipping school-based practitioners with practical strategies to utilize play as a therapeutic instrument in addressing the emotional needs of their students. Attendees will gain valuable insights and tools to create a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes positive emotional development in children.