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Liana Lowenstein

MSW, RSW, CPT-S

Celebrated Play Therapist - Canada

Certified TF-CBT Therapist

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Liana Lowenstein is a Registered Social Worker, Certified Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Certified TF-CBT Therapist who has been working with children and their families in Toronto since 1988. Her 15 books are used by mental health professionals all over the world. She is a dynamic speaker who has provided trainings throughout North America and abroad, including China, South Africa, Israel, England, New Zealand, Australia, and Slovenia. She is winner of the Monica Herbert award for outstanding contribution to play therapy in Canada.

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Course Overview

Via recorded webinar
Course Description:
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most prevalent disorders diagnosed in children. While there are many different approaches to treating children with ADHD, directive play therapy interventions help to remediate the skills deficits such as short attention span, impulsivity, and hyperactivity aged 4-12.

This webinar will highlight the diagnostic features of ADHD, and will present practical and effective interventions to help children :
  • Improve impulse control
  • Increase attention and focus
  • Slow down the mind and body
  • Identify constructive ways to use energy
  • Utilize strategies to shift from one activity to the next
  • Increase pro-social behavior
  • Improve academic performance 

Interventions will also be presented for use by parents and teachers to increase positive behavior at home and school. This training will combine lecture, activity demonstrations and experiential exercises. 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn new and innovative approaches to help get children motivated, focused, organized, and performing closer to their true potential.
Outline:
1 hour: ADHD and Creative Play Therapy Overview
45 min: Creative Play Interventions
15 min: Resources; QA
Original recording date: April 14, 2021 Length: 122 minutes
Learning Objectives:
Upon the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Identify the diagnostic features of ADHD
  • Give an example of a strategy that parents and teachers can use to manage disruptive behaviors.
  • Give an example of a play therapy technique to help a child manage impulsivity
  • Give an example of a play therapy technique to help a child increase attention and focus 
    Azadimanesh P, Hossein Khanzadeh A, Hakim-javadi M, Vatankhah M. Effect of Puppet Play therapy on Aggression of Children with ADHD. Stud Med Sci. 2017; 28 (2) :83-90 URL: http://umj.umsu.ac.ir/article-1-3850-en.html

    Gosch E.A. (2018). Treating a Child With Anxiety and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder? Don't Rule Out Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Volume 57.

    Hamed, A. M., Kauer, A. J., & Stevens, H. E. (2015). Why the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Matters. Frontiers in psychiatry, 6, 168. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2015.00168

    Kaduson, H. G. (2015). Play therapy with children with ADHD. In D.A. Crenshaw & A.L. Stewart (Eds.), Play Therapy: A comprehensive guide to theory and practice. New York: Guilford Press.

    Robinson, A., Simpson, C., & Hott, B. L. (2017). The effects of child-centered play therapy on the behavioral performance of three first grade students with ADHD. International Journal of Play Therapy, 26(2), 73–83. https://doi.org/10.1037/pla0000047

    Shrinivasa, B., Bukhari, M., Ragesh, G., & Hamza, A. (2018). Therapeutic intervention for children through play: An overview. Archives of Mental Health, 19(2), 82.

    Course Access Information:

    Purchase includes 6 months of access from the date of purchase.

    CE Details:
    2 CE recorded webinar contact hour(s)

    Core Wellness, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0569, for mental health counselors, #MHC-0167 and for psychologists #PSY-0236 and for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0142. Note: This course provides 2 Clinical contact hour(s) self-study credits. 

    Core Wellness, LLC is authorized by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for all programs. Our credits are accepted by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Board of Psychologists. Please verify with your board.

    ASWB ACE Approved
    Core Wellness, LLC, #1745, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 5/18/2024 to 5/18/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical continuing education credits.

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    Time Zone and Currency
    All times listed are EST (New York time); All prices are in USD.

    Passing Score and Retest Policy:
    Completing the video and achieving a posttest score of 80% or above is required to receive CE award. Open material permitted and one can retest unlimited times. Upon passing, we will email you a completion certificate within one business day. If failed, we will email you a retest in the same timeframe.


    Cancellation, Policies and Refunds:
    Fee covers: Attendance, course material and CE award to those who complete the course. Registration is open until the course sells out (when this occurs, purchase option is disabled). Please contact us with any questions or for extenuating circumstance and we will try our best to help. 
    In person/Live webinars: Purchases made within 7 days of an in-person or live webinar are non-refundable. A full refund or site credit is available within 7 days of purchase. In person refunds incur a 10% administration fee after 24 hours pass from the time of purchase. 
    After the 7-day window, you may: A) Transfer your registration to a colleague B) Access the on-demand version C) Receive site credit valid for one year from purchase date.
    On-Demand webinars: You have 7 days from purchase to request a refund. After 7 days—or once a completion certificate has been issued—refunds are no longer available. 
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    We understand that extenuating circumstances or technical issues may arise, please contact us and we will try to find a mutual solution. For further questions, please see the FAQ section or contact us. In the rare event of a training cancellation, a notification and full refund (for the course fee only) will be automatically sent to you via your email on file.

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    Financial Declarations:
    The presenter and Core Wellness hereby declare that no conflict of interest, competing interest, or commercial support for the CE program are present. Presenter receives compensation for program delivery and sales as well as sales of his/her personal books and products.


    APT Credits:
    This training is approved by APT Approved Provider #20-610 for 2 CE Hour(s) (Non-contact).

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    Core Wellness Reviews

    Recorded Participant

    I was very much looking forward to this and it did not disappoint!

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    Awesome, fun and engaging.

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    The training provided relevant and practical information in treating children and youth with ADHD. Liana’s presentation style is engaging and her explanations are easy to follow!

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    Recorded Participant

    I thought this training was great and I am excited to use several of these interventions

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    Recorded Participant

    Amazing resources and webinar.

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    Recorded Participant

    The training was really straightforward and informative. I learned a lot and loved the handouts.

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    I learned a lot about fun activities that help teach skills to both children and parents.

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    Tonya Kinnaman

    Outstanding!!! I loved this training!!!

    Tonya Kinnaman
    Michael Brown, Ed.S., LMHC, LMFT

    I came away with more tools for my tool box.

    Michael Brown, Ed.S., LMHC, LMFT
    Live Participant

    I feel Liana Lowenstein is a skilled therapist and a knowledgeable and interesting presenter. I never tire of listening to one of her presentations. I always come away learning something new.

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    Live Participant

    I am so grateful that I was able to participate in the training from Liana Lowenstein. I have purchased her books and followed her from afar so when this opportunity arose to be able to meet an EXPERT (and hero) I was thrilled!!! I am appreciative with what I walked away with ...handouts, references, more resources and lots of extension beyond the training! Super HAPPY customer!

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    Jessica Mogilever, LGPC, NCC

    As someone with ADHD, my inner child felt heard and understood. Excellent presentation by well-versed clinician.

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    Jessica Mogilever, LGPC, NCC

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