Laura Ladefian, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS
Presenter
Laura brings to her teaching a deep-seated passion for empowering families through the transformative power of filial therapy. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with over a decade of specialized experience, she has honed her expertise in child-centered play therapy and filial therapy across diverse clinical environments. Her commitment to fostering emotional healing and resilience in children is matched by her enthusiasm for guiding parents to become agents of their child’s therapeutic journey.
Through her work in esteemed organizations such as SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and the Cobb County School District, as well as in private practice, Laura has cultivated a nuanced understanding of the therapeutic process. She excels in mentoring up-and-coming play therapists, equipping them with the skills to support and engage families effectively. In the classroom, Laura’s genuine connection with the material and keen insights from the field energize the learning experience, inspiring students to confidently translate theory into real-world practice.
In Person Workshop
Date and Time:
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:00am-4:30pm
Workshop Description:
Filial Therapy is recognized by the Association for Play Therapy as a historically significant approach in the field of Play Therapy. Filial Therapy is a form of Family Therapy in which therapists train parents to be the primary agent of change in their children’s lives. Attendees will learn via case studies, demonstrations, and group exercises how to implement the practice of Filial Therapy into their support of children and families. Filial Therapy is a useful approach for Play Therapists to have in their toolboxes for supporting families.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and describe the phases of Filial Therapy.
- List and explain the four primary skills for parents.
- Explain the rationale for and the selection and use of toys in Filial Therapy sessions.
- Describe the elements for the supervision of home play sessions.
- Demonstrate and engage in role plays using Filial Therapy interventions and skills.
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Review samples of documentation forms to support the Filial Therapy process.
What you will learn
When I first put together this course, it was crucial to ensure that it was both accessible to folks just getting their feet wet in this area and comprehensive enough to take them on a meaningful journey into the world of child-centered play therapy. You're in for an enlightening experience, and I promise you that the level of detail and practical knowledge we've packed in here will equip you with the tools to really make a difference in children's lives. Through hands-on sessions, real-life case studies, and a tightly structured curriculum, I've made sure that every module will help reinforce your understanding and build your confidence. So, whether you're just starting your practice or are looking to deepen your existing skills, this course is meticulously crafted to be your reliable guide through the fascinating process of nurturing and healing the child-parent relationship through the power of play.
18-554
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC is an APT Approved Provider #18-554.
BPCC
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC is a leading provider of play therapy workshops. Offering in-person, live webinars and pre-recorded webinars (coming soon)!
ACEP No. 7614
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
Continuing Education Credit
6 Synchronous NBCC Clock Hours
6 APT Contact Hours
APT Content Area: Skills and Methods
Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals.
Completion of a post test and evaluation is required to receive continuing education credit for live webinars or pre-recorded webinars.
Participants are eligible to receive continuing education credit for our live webinars or in-person workshops only if they are present for the entirety of the workshop during all content blocks. To support participant engagement and learning, breaks are provided throughout the workshop. Full attendance during the designated content sessions is required to ensure credit is awarded.
Counselors: Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7614. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting is an APT Approved Provider (#18-554).
This workshops may count as related hours towards license renewal for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists in Georgia and other states.
Workshop Schedule
8:45am - Doors open
9:00am - Opening remarks and introductions
9:15am - Content
10:45am - Break
11:00am - Content
12:30 - Break
1:15 - Content
2:45 - Break
3:00 - Content
4:30 - Closing remarks, post test and evaluations
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Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you can no longer attend a workshop you have registered for, you may be eligible to either receive a credit for another workshop, or receive a refund if you are within the refund policy period. All live workshop refunds will be honored, less a $10 processing fee for cancellations received at least seven (7) days prior to the date of a live webinar or in-person workshop. For cancellation or credit requests with 6 days or less notice, a refund less a $55 processing fee may be refunded or credited to another workshop. For same day cancellations for workshops with a waiting list, no refund will be issued. Unfortunately, we cannot issue refunds for On-Demand (Asynchronous) webinars due to the fact that once purchased, the participant has access immediately to all materials.
Refunds will also not be issued due to technical limitations of the participant. We provide detailed instructions, and we are happy to assist in this area to a reasonable extent; however, we don’t have the staff to guide you through every step of the process.
Should you have any questions regarding our workshop refund policy, please contact Brandy Rogers (770) 904-1661 or [email protected].