Why Superheroes?Clinically Relevant Themes in Comic Books, Movies and TV ShowsThe rise of superheroes in therapy“Geek Therapy” and geek cultureThe latest research on geek therapy in mental healthTherapeutic alliance: Build trust, security, and vocabulary through their interests

Assessment Tools:Harnessing the “Superpowers” of Passion, Purpose and PlayfulnessExploratory questions Strengths-spotting survey and activitiesPromote engagement with “Fantasy” exercises Draw a superhero to assess coping strategiesIdentify resources and obstacles with superhero gadget interventions The sidekick intervention – identify advocates in kid’s lives

Treat Trauma through the Filter of Comic Books Modalities – CBT, Bibliotherapy, Play Therapy, ACT and moreComic books and trauma narratives - help clients share trauma

Choosing the appropriate story for the situationTalking about trauma through the filter of comics

Trigger identification and coping skills exercisesThe Bat Signal/Utility Belt exerciseMoving stories technique- sandtray play

Help Kids and Adolescents Face Anxiety Like a SuperheroModalities - CBT, ACT, Exposure Therapy and Behavior TherapyLabeling our villains - help kids understand how anxiety is affecting their livesBuild your clients readiness to face their worries and fears

Create a safe distance from fearsHeroes have dysfunctional behavior and cognitive distortions too

Relating anxiety reduction techniques to superheroes

Improve self-esteem and decrease anxiety with SpidermanGuided imagery with the Batmobile

Depression:Manage Change, Conflict and Grief After Loss Modalities –Interpersonal Psychotherapy, CBT, ACT, BibliotherapyHow relatable characters and situations from fantasy can be Incorporated into therapy for clients facing:

Social isolation Change/relocationConflicts in relationships Grief after loss

Superhero mindfulness techniques for self-compassionHarry Potter in the treatment of grieving children and adolescents

Disruptive Behavior Problems:Strategies to Reduce Disruptive Behavior Using Action Figures, TV Shows and More Modalities - Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy Facilitate self-awareness through “persona archetypes” Goal setting with the “superhero journey” metaphorUse the Hulk in play therapy to teach behavior management skillsLevel Up – how to use gaming metaphors in goal evaluation Directive and non-directive play strategies to promote positive behavioral change

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1. Analyze the latest research on the use of the superhero metaphor in mental health treatment and communicate the impact of these findings on clinical practice.

2. Develop a framework for incorporating comic books, tv shows, movies and other popular mediums with evidence-based therapies including CBT, Behavioral Therapy, and Play Therapy.

3. Establish how a client’s passion for certain fictional characters can be used in clinical assessment to identify strengths and promote engagement in the therapeutic process.

4. Communicate how narratives from comic books can be introduced by the therapist to create a safe psychological distance from trauma and help kids share their own traumatic experiences.

5. Articulate how to build self-regulation skills in young clients with anxiety using an emotional labeling exercise constructed around the concept of a villain.

6. Elucidate how relatable situations from fantasy can be used in the treatment of depression to teach children and adolescents skills for adapting to change and managing grief following loss.

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• Build trust and security through the language of fiction, imagination and creativity

• Add passion, purpose and playfulness to your assessment strategies

• Use the superhero metaphor as a guide for behavioral and emotional change

• Open a dialogue on being different, facing fear, loss, isolation and more

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Sophia Ansari, LPCC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and the coordinator for the Midwest Play Therapy Institute-Chicago. Sophia has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She provides workshops on play therapy to mental health professionals and educates parents and teachers on the importance of play as it relates to development and learning in the school setting. She is a passionate research trainer who has bridged her knowledge of neuroscience and creative therapies to provide in-depth, highly experiential trainings at local and national events and conferences.

Her experience and specialization involve working with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, attachment disorders, adjustment disorders as well as substance use and addictive disorders.

Sophia is a member of the Association for Play Therapy. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Wright State University and her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Cincinnati. Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Sophia Ansari has an employment relationship with Midwest Play Therapy Institute; and The Counseling Source. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Sophia Ansari has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.

Imagine if kids and adolescents had superpowers to help them overcome their mental health issues. What would their superpowers be? How would you help them use these powers?

Perhaps the notion isn’t as unbelievable as it seems. Like many children, our best-known superheroes are often impacted by abuse, divorce, loss, isolation, anger and their accompanying mental health challenges. And like many superheroes, kids who struggle with psychological issues can often harness incredible inner strength. Your clients’ “powers” may already lay inside of them waiting to be discovered.

This experiential seminar will teach you to find your clients strengths, cultivate and enhance their inner resources, build on their best qualities, improve their resiliency, and help them change their worldview with a fun and engaging therapeutic approach centered around superhero mythology and popular culture!

Learn specific strategies to incorporate the superhero metaphor and the power of story-telling into evidence-based modalities of treatment including: Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, behavior therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Bibliotherapy. Hands on guidance will give you the tools you need to bring about self-awareness and change with kids facing trauma, anxiety, depression and disruptive behavior problems.

Benefits of attending:• Build trust, security, and emotional vocabulary through the language of superheroes • Techniques to promote engagement in the therapeutic process• Assessment strategies that help kids identify their strengths and recognize the advocates in their lives• Interventions that offer clients a safe psychological distance from traumatic events• A framework that encourages young people to open-up about their problems• Creative tools for direct and indirect teaching

As an added-bonus, you’ll leave with reproducible worksheets and detailed instructions on integrating over 50 creative interventions into your practice!

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EDUCATORS/TEACHERS: This course is designed to qualify toward your professional development requirement. The program is 6.25 clock hours in length.

WISCONSIN EDUCATORS: This course may be used toward your Professional Development Plan if it meets your individual goals. Please contact DPI with questions regarding individual PDP’s. This course is 6.25 clock hours.

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS: This activity consists of 380 minutes of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. You should save this course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.

MINNESOTA MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS: An application has been submitted to the Minnesota Board of Marriage & Family Therapists. Credit is pending.

WISCONSIN MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS: This course has been submitted to the Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy for review. Credit is pending.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS: PESI, Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Provider #: 3322. Full attendance at this course qualifies for 6.0 contact hours or .6 CEUs in the Category of Domain of OT and Occupational Therapy Process. Partial credit will be issued for partial attendance. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Course Level: Intermediate.

MINNESOTA PHYSICAL THERAPISTS & PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS: This course has been submitted to the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for review. Credit is pending.

WISCONSIN PHYSICAL THERAPISTS & PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS: This course has been submitted to the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association. Credit is pending.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: PESI, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PESI maintains responsibility for this program and its content. PESI is offering this activity for 6.25 hours of continuing education credit. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS/AUDIOLOGISTS: This course contains 6.0 hours of continuing education. It was not offered for ASHA CEUs. Please retain your certificate of completion. If audited for ASHA Certification Maintenance, you can submit this certificate of completion at that time. For state licensure, teacher certification renewal, or other credential renewal, contact those agencies for information about your reporting respon-sibilities and requirements.

SOCIAL WORKERS: PESI, Inc. Provider #:1062, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: January 27, 2017 - January 27, 2020. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits. Social workers participating in this course will receive 6.25 (Clinical) continuing education clock hours for this Intermediate course. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to social workers who complete the program evaluation.

MINNESOTA SOCIAL WORKERS: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Minnesota, Board of Social Work. Provider #: CEP-140. This course has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours.

OTHER PROFESSIONS: This activity qualifies for 380 minutes of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.

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By Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S Play Therapy is filled with dozens of powerful play techniques adapted for use in individual, family, and group therapy, for schools, and at home. Discover how to use play therapy to treat: ADHD — Anxiety — Autism — Disruptive Behavior Disorders — Depression — OCD — PTSD — Trauma — Self-Esteem — Social Skills

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Live Webcast Details and Live Webcast Continuing Education Credit Information Join us on June 7, 2018, for this live, interactive webcast! Invite your entire office and, like a live seminar, “attend” the webcast at its scheduled time. It’s easy and convenient! Webcasts provide everything you need for a premier educational experience including real-time video and audio of the speaker. See and hear the speaker, ask questions via email and have them answered during the webcast, and watch the slides all on your computer screen. Seminar materials are available for download. One CE Certificate is included. Certificates of Completion can be printed after completing and passing the on-line post-test evaluation. Additional certificates are available for $29.99 USD per participant. Please see “live seminar schedule” for full attendance start and end times. NOTE: Boards do not allow credit for breaks or lunch. For CE information for the live webcast, please visit: www.pesi.com/webcast/62583.