Having FUN: The Use of PLAY for Helping Our Clients and Ourselves to Thrive and Flourish

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Having FUN: The Use of PLAY for Helping Our Clients and Ourselves to Thrive and Flourish

Presented by Jack Paul Gesino, DSW, LCSW

Credit(s):	1 Social Work
Course Number:	WI-2026-02-20
Original Program Date:	February 20, 2026
Duration:	1 hour
Access:	Available for 5 months after event date
Date:	February 20, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))

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Category: Meditation / Mindfulness / Self-Care, General Social Work, Social Work

Category: Meditation / Mindfulness / Self-Care, General Social Work, Social Work (show less)

Other: Missouri, Wisconsin

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This 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:

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

1 Social Work

Price	Early Registration	Standard
Non-Member	N/A	$35.00
Gold Member	N/A	$20.00
Member	N/A	$25.00
Student	N/A	$20.00

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