About this live event

Learning Objectives

• Define the core principles of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and describe how Self-energy can be accessed and utilized within the context of play therapy to support emotional healing and internal connection.
• Explain the philosophy of Kintsugi and analyze how this metaphor can be applied in play therapy to help children and clients embrace imperfections and promote personal growth through symbolic repair and resilience-building.
• Identify at least three internal parts using the IFS model and demonstrate how to engage with these parts through play-based techniques, such as storytelling, role-play, or symbolic play, to support insight and self-compassion.
• Develop and implement at least two ritual-based expressive arts practices that support the integration of parts work within the play therapy process, enhancing the therapeutic relationship and client-centered engagement.
• Apply play therapy interventions that incorporate Kintsugi and IFS concepts—such as sandtray, art, or object play—to guide children in exploring their inner world, repairing emotional wounds, and fostering Self-led healing.
• Discuss the role of cultural humility in play therapy and evaluate how incorporating culturally grounded metaphors like Kintsugi can enhance client safety, identity exploration, and connection within a diverse therapeutic setting.

Learning Levels

• Beginner

Target Audience

Agenda

Live event Instructor(s)

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  Carmen Jimenez-Pride, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, RPT-S, ICST

  Director of Clinical Services

  Carmen Jimenez-Pride is the founder and Executive Director of Outspoken Counseling and Consulting. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Certified EMDR Therapist, Internal Family Systems Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, Registered Children Yoga Teacher, and a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator. Carmen is also a LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator.

  Carmen is the developer of Diversity in Play Therapy Inc.; and creator/organizer of the 2020 Diversity in Play Therapy Summit. 

  Carmen received her Bachelor of Social Work with a certificate in Child Protective Services from Benedict College. She was then accepted into the advanced standing program at the University of South Carolina earning a Master of Social Work with a focus on communities and organizations. Carmen’s passion is youth/ children, and she has dedicated herself not only to enrich the lives of children but also to provide the tools and curriculum for clinicians to ensure her goal to reach others has an even farther span in society.    Carmen is 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.

  Carmen has extensive training in sandtray, play therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Adlerian Play Therapy.    Her experience as a therapist, consultant, trainer, educator, coach, and author encompasses Carmen’s approach to practice, which is “Together We Will Grow”