Janet Courtney – Touch and Boundary Setting in Child Counseling & Classrooms: Interventions to Manage Challenging and Ethical Dilemmas
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- Faculty:Faculty:
- Janet CourtneyJanet Courtney
- Duration:Duration:
- 5 Hours 57 Minutes5 Hours 57 Minutes
- Format:Format:
- Audio and VideoAudio and Video
- Copyright:Copyright:
- Dec 06, 2017Dec 06, 2017
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Manual 053095 (6.29 MB) Manual 053095 (6.29 MB) | 69 Pages69 Pages | Available after Purchase Available after Purchase |
Outline
Breaking down the Touch ControversyBreaking down the Touch Controversy
- Why the problem with touch & children?Why the problem with touch & children?
- Touch with children vs adultsTouch with children vs adults
- “No touch” policies—More harm than good?“No touch” policies—More harm than good?
- Touch and your code of ethicsTouch and your code of ethics
- Male vs female practitioner liabilityMale vs female practitioner liability
- Examining the “slippery slope” argumentExamining the “slippery slope” argument
- Current researchCurrent research
Neurobiology of TouchNeurobiology of Touch
- Oxytocin—the “calming & connectivity” hormoneOxytocin—the “calming & connectivity” hormone
- Cortisol & hurtful or stressful touchCortisol & hurtful or stressful touch
- Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)
- C-tactile fibers—Emotional touchC-tactile fibers—Emotional touch
- Sensory mirror neurons – develop empathy and interconnectivitySensory mirror neurons – develop empathy and interconnectivity
- PsychoeducationPsychoeducation
Assessing Mediating Factors of TouchAssessing Mediating Factors of Touch
- Types of touch: child initiated, practitioner initiated, task-oriented, referential…Types of touch: child initiated, practitioner initiated, task-oriented, referential…
- Child’s age, gender, diagnosisChild’s age, gender, diagnosis
- Theoretical approachTheoretical approach
- Cultural, religion, and more…Cultural, religion, and more…
Case Examples/Ethical Dilemmas – Respond, Intervene & Set Safe Boundaries in Clinics/ClassroomsCase Examples/Ethical Dilemmas – Respond, Intervene & Set Safe Boundaries in Clinics/Classrooms
- Recommendations for working with physically & sexually abused children—attunement/ proximity/cuesRecommendations for working with physically & sexually abused children—attunement/ proximity/cues
- Alternatives to physical restraint – interventions for physically aggressive kids/teensAlternatives to physical restraint – interventions for physically aggressive kids/teens
- Skills for working with children diagnosed with autism, reactive attachment disorder, ADHD (attunement/proximity/cues)Skills for working with children diagnosed with autism, reactive attachment disorder, ADHD (attunement/proximity/cues)
- Child Restraint—informed consent sampleChild Restraint—informed consent sample
- Managing inappropriate touching by the childManaging inappropriate touching by the child
- Developmental differences: infants, children, teensDevelopmental differences: infants, children, teens
Play Therapy & Assessments – Touch as an InterventionPlay Therapy & Assessments – Touch as an Intervention
- Developmental play therapy—touch and attachment disordersDevelopmental play therapy—touch and attachment disorders
- DIR/floortime and children with autismDIR/floortime and children with autism
- FirstPlay®–facilitating corrective (and preventive) experiences of touch between infants and parentsFirstPlay®–facilitating corrective (and preventive) experiences of touch between infants and parents
- Touch in animal assisted therapyTouch in animal assisted therapy
- Peer-to-peer massage in schoolsPeer-to-peer massage in schools
- Touch in groups: dance & movement/bereavement/play therapyTouch in groups: dance & movement/bereavement/play therapy
- Case ExamplesCase Examples
Lab Experiential—Growing Professional Self-AwarenessLab Experiential—Growing Professional Self-Awareness
- Knowing your own proximity space boundaries & comfortKnowing your own proximity space boundaries & comfort
- Side hugs & acceptable touch alternativesSide hugs & acceptable touch alternatives
- Practice setting appropriate boundaries with childrenPractice setting appropriate boundaries with children
- Professional touch survey small group discussionProfessional touch survey small group discussion
- Practice boundary setting interventions—through mock demonstrationsPractice boundary setting interventions—through mock demonstrations
Become a “Touch Educator” with Creative Play-Based InterventionsBecome a “Touch Educator” with Creative Play-Based Interventions
- “Captain May I”“Captain May I”
- ‘Red Light, Green Light’‘Red Light, Green Light’
- Hula hoop Personal SpaceHula hoop Personal Space
- “My No Touch Square!” chant activity“My No Touch Square!” chant activity
- Creating safe boundaries in the sandtray & clayCreating safe boundaries in the sandtray & clay
- Case study examples to apply to practiceCase study examples to apply to practice
Growing Ethical Competency in TouchGrowing Ethical Competency in Touch
- Aristotle’s “Practical Wisdom”Aristotle’s “Practical Wisdom”
- 5 core competencies in touch5 core competencies in touch
- Clinical & ethical touch guidelinesClinical & ethical touch guidelines
- Liability risk management— informed consentLiability risk management— informed consent
Faculty

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Janet A. Courtney, PhD, LCSW, is founder of FirstPlay Therapy® and an adjunct professor at Barry University School of Social Work, Miami Shores, FL. She is a Registered Play Therapy- Supervisor, TEDx speaker, a StoryPlay® facilitator, and is past President of the Florida Association for Play Therapy. She has publications in the Janet A. Courtney, PhD, LCSW, is founder of FirstPlay Therapy® and an adjunct professor at Barry University School of Social Work, Miami Shores, FL. She is a Registered Play Therapy- Supervisor, TEDx speaker, a StoryPlay® facilitator, and is past President of the Florida Association for Play Therapy. She has publications in the International Journal of Play TherapyInternational Journal of Play Therapy, the , the American Journal of Art TherapyAmerican Journal of Art Therapy, and the , and the Journal of Therapeutic HorticultureJournal of Therapeutic Horticulture, and is a contributing author for the chapter, Touching Autism through Developmental Play Therapy, in the book, , and is a contributing author for the chapter, Touching Autism through Developmental Play Therapy, in the book, Play-based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum DisordersPlay-based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Courtney also has a book coming out in Spring, 2017, . Dr. Courtney also has a book coming out in Spring, 2017, Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: An Ethical and Clinical GuideTouch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: An Ethical and Clinical Guide..
She offers a certification in FirstPlay Therapy® (including FirstPlay® Infant Massage Storytelling). She has been invited to speak nationally and internationally including the Cayman Islands, England, Ireland, Morocco, Russia and the Ukraine. She specializes in infant mental health, attachment, and trauma related issues. Dr. Courtney’s new form of Kinesthetic Storytelling® can be found in her children’s book, She offers a certification in FirstPlay Therapy® (including FirstPlay® Infant Massage Storytelling). She has been invited to speak nationally and internationally including the Cayman Islands, England, Ireland, Morocco, Russia and the Ukraine. She specializes in infant mental health, attachment, and trauma related issues. Dr. Courtney’s new form of Kinesthetic Storytelling® can be found in her children’s book, The Magic RainbowThe Magic Rainbow. Visit her website at www.FirstPlayTherapy.com for more information.. Visit her website at www.FirstPlayTherapy.com for more information.
Speaker Disclosures:Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Janet Courtney is founder of FirstPlay™ Therapy. She is in private practice and an adjunct professor at Barry University. Dr. Courtney receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Financial: Janet Courtney is founder of FirstPlay™ Therapy. She is in private practice and an adjunct professor at Barry University. Dr. Courtney receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Janet Courtney is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.Non-financial: Janet Courtney is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
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