Bring the magic of Internal Family Systems (IFS) into the play therapy room.
In IFS, we talk a lot about parts – the protectors, the exiles – and, of course, the Self. But what about the parts that love to giggle, explore, and create? These playful parts are often the key to unlocking healing, especially in kids with a history of trauma.
In Playful Parts Work, you will find an innovative therapy framework that blends the non-pathologizing stance of IFS with the therapeutic power of play. Developed by Registered Play Therapist Carmen Jimenez-Pride, the playful parts model provides a means through which a child’s internal parts can emerge and express themselves through the natural language of play.
Inside, you will find a variety of play-based strategies, scripts, vignettes, and activities that will allow you to:
Playful parts work allows kids to resolve inner conflict and trauma at their own pace – just sprinkle some IFS magic into your playroom and trust your inner therapist to guide the way.
Carmen Jimenez-Pride, is the creative mind behind Focus on Feelings®, an emotional literacy curriculum, she is a licensed clinical social worker, registered play therapist supervisor, certified AutPlay® therapy provider, certified EMDR Therapist, registered children’s yoga teacher, certified IFS therapist, and a certified LEGO® Serious PLAY® facilitator.
Carmen is a trauma therapist experienced in the clinical treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with culturally diverse backgrounds addressing a wide range of concerns. Carmen’s career in the mental health field spans more than 15 years.
She is an international speaker, award-winning best-selling author, and business consultant. Carmen is a visionary in the therapeutic community, working to create and develop a wide range of educational tools to assist the clinician, and the client to reach optimum goals. With a focus on cultural humility and cultural diversity, Carmen educates clinical professionals to address racial and cultural trauma within their clinical practices.
Carmen serves as the South Carolina Association for Play Therapy President and is the recipient of the 2021 Association for Play Therapy Emerging Leader Award. She also serves as the diversity and inclusion director of the Internal Sandtray Therapy Association.
Carmen is the developer of Diversity in Play Therapy Inc.; and the Diversity in Play Therapy Summit. She is also the developer and publisher of Focus on Feelings®.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Carmen Jimenez-Pride has employment relationships with Internal Family Systems Institute and Outspoken Counseling and Consulting, LLC. She is a published author and receives royalties. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations,
Non-financial: Carmen Jimenez-Pride is a member of the National Association for Addiction Professionals, National Association of Social Workers, and Association for Play Therapy.
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