Contact Functions, Contacting Process and Interruptions to Contact: Use of movement, board games, and role play

Dates: January 23th-24th

Learning Objectives

• Understand these important concepts from the perspective of Gestalt therapy.


• Discuss the importance of a child being able to make meaningful contact within their environment and its significance to healthy emotional and cognitive development.


• Practice play therapy techniques that support the child in making healthful contact.