Description: 

This training is designed to help therapists learn practical strategies to help clients learn to regulate stress responses gently and efficiently. These strategies are designed to be able to build up the client toolbox of coping skills they can utilize for themselves outside of the office. Clinicians will learn about polyvagal theory and root causes of anxiety and stress responses, identify which techniques to use when, and help clients effectively calm the nervous system. The first hour and a half will be focused on theory and planning and the second will be spent practicing various techniques to build familiarity and comfort.

Cost: 

$210.00

Objectives:

1. Explain 3 key differences between the parasympathetic and sympathetic responses
2. Identify at least 3 physiological expressions of stress by the body
3. Utilize 3 different breathing techniques to relax the body or energize the body
4. Pair at least 1 movement-based technique to each of the stress responses
5. Select at least 1 sensory based regulation skill for each of the 7 senses
6. Demonstrate 3 rounds of tapping with the Emotional Freedom Technique

Presenter:

DR. RHONDA JOHNSON
LPC-S, LMFT-S, REGISTERED PLAY THERAPISTTM SUPERVISOR, APPROVED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, TBRI PRACTITIONER, EMDR CONSULTANT, SOMATIC EXPERIENCING™ PRACTITIONER

Dr. Johnson is the founder and owner of the Center for Counseling and Family Relationships, a large, thriving group practice that was established in 2007 and specializes in family systems and trauma-informed approaches. Dr. Johnson is also the founder and owner of CCFAM Training, established in 2012, offering supervision and ethics courses. She is also the owner of Play Therapy Training Resources, established in 2021. Through these companies, she provides continuing education, supervision, and consultations. She is also a teaching fellow for B.H. Carroll Seminary.