Summary:
When trauma crashes into the life of a child or teenager, their sense of safety, freedom, and even faith can be shaken to its core. Commonly used adult-focused mental health approaches may not be effective in reaching this younger client’s core fears. Dr. Janine Scarlett’s Superhero Trauma Therapy is a secular approach that has gained research validity and prominence in working with the younger generation. Long before Superhero Therapy was even an idea, C.S. Lewis gave the faith-based world a challenge: “It is likely that children will meet cruel enemies; let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.” Superhero Trauma Therapy is easily adaptable for faith-based clients utilizing hero stories from ancient Scripture, history, or fictional books with faith-based content. In this workshop, psychologists and licensed mental health professionals will learn additional ideas on utilizing Superhero Trauma Therapy with Sandtray Therapy, a play therapy modality. This presentation will highlight practical applications of Superhero Trauma Therapy within a faith-based context.
APA, ASWB, NBCC, IBCC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, AOA Category 2A Credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP