Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 9am - 4pm GMT+2 (Johannesburg, South Africa time zone) through virtual platform
Description: DIR/Floortime is such a versatile method, and we have Drs. Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder to thank for this! During this workshop series we will dive deeper into emotional thinking and the different aspects of using play and playfulness from a developmental perspective. Opportunities for case discussions will be available. We will take a deeper dive into different emotional themes and use 1 Disney story to depict the themes and emotional growth possibilities in development. Different Floortime techniques will be included as information will be practical with a lens on mobilizing each child into more function than may have been thought possible. The social construct of Theory of Mind and perspective taking and the concept of “window of tolerance” and “just right” challenge are essential components of this important discussion. How do we scaffold or approach these complicated and threatening emotions? This is going to be an exciting adventure as we discuss complicated material through the playful lens of DIR/Floortime.
Recordings will be posted for 60 days after the live sessions in support of ongoing learning. PPT handouts accompany each session. If your time zone does not allow you to attend live, register anyway and watch the recordings on demand for 60 days.
Outline / Agenda: From 9am to 4pm JHB, South Africa time zone.
9.00 to 10.30am Play, Playfulness, and Development
10.30 to 11.00am Morning Break
11.00 to 12.30pm Symbolic Themes
12.30 to 1.30pm Lunch
1.30 to 2.45pm Disney’s “Frozen” and Separation-Individuation
2.45 to 3.00pm Afternoon Break
3.00 to 4.00pm Video cases with Floortime technique discussion
Assessment: Complete course feedback form with goals and objectives been met
CPD accreditation in South Africa has been applied for.
Attendees from other countries will receive a certificate of attendance
Learning Objectives:
The workshop participant will be able to:
- Consider 5 different stages of play development including the individual differences necessary for each stage.
- Discuss the influence of 10 emotional themes that is impactful in achieving autonomy and regulatory control over emotions
- Analyze a popular movie while considering the stages of emotional development and building a sense of autonomy and achievement
- Build a toolkit of Floortime techniques that will support intervention success and promotion of wellness
Provider Name: The Maude Le Roux Academy
Speaker: Maude Le Roux, OTR/L, SIPT, DIR/Floortime Champion and Expert Trainer
Maude Le Roux is an occupational therapist with an extensive following of professionals across the globe. She completed the SIPT training in 2002 and Sensory Integration forms the foundation from which she continues to develop different tracks of assessment and intervention. Maude is certified in multiple different techniques that she applies uniquely through her Developmental Pathways Model (DPM). She completed her DIR/Floortime certificate in 2005 and has been an Expert Training Leader for ICDL since 2011. She owns and directs a clinical practice in Glen Mills, PA, where she has become known for her effective assessment and intervention protocol. She gives back to her community by serving on different boards and currently serves on the Board of Directors for ATTACh, an international organization dedicated to serve families and children with attachment related difficulties and trauma informed care. She co-authored a chapter in the book “Healing Connections” provided through www.attach.org
Special Needs Accommodation: We invite anyone who may need a specific accommodation to contact [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Cancellation policy: Payment is due in full upon registration through PayPal on this website. There will be no reimbursement available at any time. Please contact [email protected] if you have any further questions in this regard.
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Educators, Parents
Contact Hours: 5 hours
Fee: $60