Event date: 2/20/2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Export event
Kyle Northam
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Having FUN: The Use of PLAY for Helping Our Clients and Ourselves to Thrive and Flourish

NASW WI Chapter Webinar

Presented by Jack Paul Gesino, DSW, LCSW

Webinar Description:

This live webinar presentation will review the neurobiological benefits of play for adults, covering the properties of play, assessing the audience’s own level of playfulness, differences in play for the purpose of therapy or simply for “FUN”. The examination of various play forms will be offered including improvisation, therapeutic humor, play groups, novelty, and surprise. Explanation of how to incorporate these play modalities into clinical practice will be explored through experiential exercises with the audience.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Participants will be able to identify the components of play.
  2. Participants will be able to identify five play types.
  3. Participants will be able to identify three therapeutic benefits of play.

1 Continuing Education Hour

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Cost:
Members - $25
Student or Retired Members - $20
Non-Members - $35

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