This workshop will explore the power of strengths-based play therapy through the lens of positive psychology.
Sophia Ansari, expert in incorporating pop culture and video games in therapy, will demonstrate playful and creative exercises using LEGO®, video games, pop culture, sandtray, and the expressive arts for a deeper understanding of how positive play therapy approaches can lead to greater well-being far beyond the playroom by:
Building resilience
Boosting happiness
Improving relationships
And more!
By integrating these creative, strengths-based play therapy interventions you’ll have a deeper connection with your clients and be able to speak their language!
Content Disclosure: LEGO® is a registered trademark of The LEGO Group. PESI, Inc. and speaker, Sophia Ansari, LPCC, received no compensation from The LEGO Group for this seminar. Other building block systems may be used.
All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.
Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your licensing board's rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval.
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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.
For Planning Committee disclosures, please see the statement above. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
Earn up to 1.5 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by jurisdiction and profession.
PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association to offer continuing education for counsellors and psychotherapists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This self-study activity is approved for 1.5 credit hours.
PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 1.5 self-study continuing education hours. Full credit statement at: www.pesi.com/cpa-statement
PESI, Inc., #1062, 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: January 27, 2023 - January 27, 2026. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 Clinical continuing education credits.
Course Level: Intermediate Format: Recorded asynchronous distance. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.
Canadian Social Workers: Canadian provinces may accept activities approved by the ASWB for ongoing professional development.
This self-study activity qualifies for 1.5 continuing education clock hours as required by many national and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
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PESI, Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider # 3322. This Distance-Learning Independent activity is offered at .15 CEUs Intermediate , OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Full attendance at this live activity qualifies for 1.5 contact hours. |
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - LEGO® , Pop Culture, Sandtray & Expressive Arts (6.9 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Lego, Pop Culture (132.2 KB) | 27 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - LEGO® , Pop Culture, Sandtray & Expressive Arts - French (6.9 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Lego, Pop Culture - French (132.2 KB) | 27 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - LEGO® , Pop Culture, Sandtray & Expressive Arts - Italian (6.9 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Lego, Pop Culture - Italian (132.2 KB) | 27 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - LEGO® , Pop Culture, Sandtray & Expressive Arts - German (6.9 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - LEGO® , Pop Culture, Sandtray & Expressive Arts - Spanish (6.9 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Sophia Ansari, LCPC, LPCC, RPT™ is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist™, as well as an author, international speaker, activist, and owner of the Let’s Play Therapy Institute. She brings a deep passion for mental health, education, and community empowerment.
Sophia works with schools and organizations around the world to create strength-based, inclusive learning environments. Known for her creative approach to therapy, she incorporates pop culture, video games, and storytelling into her work and has shared her insights through publications, Comic-Con panels, and global trainings.
She also co-hosts Hero Nation, a podcast on the Geek Therapy Network that explores how media and geek culture can support mental health. Sophia holds a B.S. in biology from Wright State University and an M.A. in mental health counseling from the University of Cincinnati.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Sophia Ansari is the owner of Let’s Play Therapy Institute. Sophia Ansari receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Sophia Ansari has no relevant financial relationships.
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