What are the Benefits of Formal Assessment in Play Therapy?
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Have you ever had a client that just didn’t seem to make any progress in play therapy even with all  your best efforts? What can you do to figure out what’s going on with your clients? Assessment is one of the core competencies in play therapy. There are some forms of assessment we can do as child/adolescent therapists, and some types of assessment require more formal training. Sometimes, formal assessment can provide a wealth of information to better understand your young clients so you can help them get better. The key to using assessment information effectively is knowing 👇 ✅  what types of assessments are available ✅  what assessments can tell you about your clients ✅  how to help your clients get the right kind of assessments Join me for this free weekly livestream with my guest, Dr. Karen Wilson, to  talk about how play therapists can better understand the benefit of formal assessments and  how you can use the information to help your clients make great progress in play therapy. Join my free Facebook Community Play and Expressive Arts Therapy Playground. Check out my free resources for mental health professionals working with children, adolescents, and families who want to integrate play therapy and expressive arts into their clinical work. I work with individuals and agencies to develop successful strategies and meet the treatment needs of your child and adolescent clients and their families using play therapy & expressive arts. Contact me to schedule a free 30-minute video call if you're ready to level up your skills
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