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Webinar Description
Participants will be provided with critical information to be adequately prepared to testify in court as a child therapist. More specifically, participants will learn what situations to avoid while conducting play therapy in order to maximize credibility and minimize the chances of being disqualified as an expert or fact witness. How to respond to subpoenas, what to include in a Curriculum Vitae, how to prepare a summary of treatment, and tips on how to respond to direct and cross examination will be a vital part of the discussion. Additionally, how to prepare for and get through a deposition will be included. Furthermore, dilemmas encountered with child custody and sexual abuse cases will be discussed. Providing a clear explanation of how play therapy works to bring about healing will be emphasized.
Presenter: Gregory F Jacob, JD - Attorney at Law and Sonia Hinds, APRN, PMH-BC, RPT-S
Greg Jacob regularly advocates for children who are victims of physical or sexual abuse, providing pro bono services through the national nonprofit organizations Child Justice and DV LEAP. Over the course of 18 years of child advocacy he has tried cases in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Florida, Michigan, and Hawaii, and has argued and won numerous appeals. He often uses psychologists and therapists in his cases, and has addressed issues related to their expert testimony in many appellate cases. In 2006, he played a key role in re-writing Maryland law related to court-appointed attorneys for children. He received the Friend of Children Award in 2005 and the Shine the Light on Children’s Rights Award in 2009, and has won groundbreaking appeals increasing protections for abused children in Maryland (Fox v. Wills, 2006) and Hawaii (Doe v. Doe, 2009).
Sonia Hinds is the Founder and Director for Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars. She is also Founder and Director of Barstow Acres Children Center, a non-profit mental health agency providing play therapy and services for adults. At BACC many interns are trained in play therapy.
Written cancellation must be received in our office at least ten business days prior to the training. If we receive notification within 10 business days, you will receive a refund minus $15.00 processing fee. If we do not receive notification within the 10 business days, you will not receive a refund or voucher. Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars reserves the right to cancel a training due to inclement weather or not enough attendance. In this event, CBPS will provide you with a full refund. In the event of inclement weather please check your email for CBPS notifications/instructions and/or voicemail phone system.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify at least five critical facts a play therapist must know when testifying in court
- Describe at least two situations to avoid that could cause a therapist to be disqualified as an expert witness.
- Demonstrate how to explain play therapy in court as a treatment modality
- State the difference between Best Interest Attorney, Guardian Ad Litem and Privilege Attorney
- Describe steps to project image of self-confidence and professionalism in the court room
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level ,and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Official information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a Thrapy Express seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform Thrapy Express ahead of time by emailing support@thrapyexpress.com or by calling or texting (631) 202-1010 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
- Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
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- Satisfactory Completion: Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire webinar, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here
- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.