Utilizing Play Therapy with Human Trafficking Survivors
Reshelle Marino, PhD, LPC-S & Laura Fazio-Griffith, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT | September 22 | 3:15-4:15 PM
Topic: Art, Direct Service | Knowledge Level: Intermediate
This presentation will discuss the research that supports the use of expressive arts and play therapy interventions for individuals who have experienced a traumatic event (Rappaport, 2015), such as human trafficking. Traumatic events will be defined, as well as specific triggers for some of these events (Kalmanowitz, 2012). Expressive arts and play therapy interventions will be facilitated with participants to enhance their work with this population (Harte; Hamilton; & Meston, 2013). Clinicians, graduate students in counseling, and other related mental health professionals should be well equipped with interventions to work effectively with this population. The mental health field will benefit from additional effective interventions with a targeted population if clinicians and students can develop effective interventions for working with clients who have experienced trafficking (Perryman; Blisard; & Moss, 2019).
Presentation Objectives:
· Describe play therapy and expressive art interventions for individuals who have experienced a traumatic event, such as human trafficking
· Provide examples of expressive art and play therapy interventions that are effective with individuals who have experienced trafficking