Using Board Games with Ethical Considerations in Play Therapy
Presenters: Brandy Guidry, LPC, RPT-S™ and Casi Bournival, LMFT, RPT-S™
Class begins: 1:15 pm
Break: 2:45 pm to 3:00 pm
Class ends: 4:30 pm
Course Description
Using Board Games with Ethical Considerations in Play Therapy examines the intentional and ethically sound integration of board games into play therapy practice. Board games can serve as powerful therapeutic tools to support emotional regulation, social skill development, frustration tolerance, and relational connection. However, their use requires thoughtful clinical decision-making grounded in ethical standards and developmentally appropriate practice.
This course explores ethical considerations relevant to the selection, adaptation, and implementation of board games in play therapy, including issues of competence, cultural responsiveness, informed consent, confidentiality, therapeutic boundaries, and treatment planning. Participants will examine practical strategies for intentional game selection and modification while applying ethical decision-making models to common clinical scenarios.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify ethical considerations related to the use of board games in play therapy practice.
2. Demonstrate strategies for intentionally selecting and adapting board games to align with treatment goals and developmental needs.
3. Apply established ethical decision-making models to clinical scenarios involving the use of board games in play therapy.