Traumatic events increasingly impact the lives of children in the U.S. today. At least 40% of children will experience a traumatic event by the age of 18 (Perry, 2001). These experiences can produce profound effects on children's emotional, physical, cognitive, and social development (Perry, 2003). In this session, attendees will learn about basic components of play therapy and experience techniques and strategies that provide a way for children to heal from trauma.
