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”
Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing flaws and Imperfections with Kintsugi and Internal Family Systems
Discover the beauty in the broken.
Rooted in the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi—where cracked pottery is repaired with gold—this powerful training invites you to explore the healing potential of embracing your imperfections and honoring every part of who you are through the lens of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.
Just like a mended bowl tells a story of resilience and transformation, your internal system holds pieces worthy of gold. Through guided meditation, expressive art, and intentional ritual, you’ll reconnect with your Self-energy and deepen your relationship with the parts...Read more that make you whole.
Whether you’re a therapist, healer, or seeker on a personal journey, this immersive experience will help you bring gentleness, creativity, and cultural depth into your work and life.
What’s Included:
✨ Experiential materials, including journal, gold paint pen, quick-hold glue, ready-to-break ceramic bowl, plastic bag, gloves, and paint set with brushes
✨ Ritual items for use during guided practices
✨ Printed handouts
✨ CE certificate (if applicable)
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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.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.
Learning Levels
- Beginner
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
09:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT
$150.00
- $225.00
EARN 6 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker
Carmen Jimenez-Pride, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, RPT-S, ICST
Director of Clinical Services
Agenda
8:45 AM – Check-in9:00 AM – Introduction: Kintsugi & IFS
10:00 AM – Deepening into IFS
11:00 AM – Ritual: Purpose & Breaking the Bowl
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Painting Meditation Begins
2:00 PM – Continued Painting Process
3:00 PM – Repairing the Bowl Meditation
4:00 PM – Repair Continues
5:00 PM – Bowl Presentations
6:00 PM – Closing Ritual
CE Information - Earn 6 CE Credit Hours including
0 Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing flaws and Imperfections with Kintsugi and Internal Family Systems Hour
CE Process Info
Play Therapy 6 non-contact hours provided by Outspoken Counseling and Consulting LLC APT Approved Provider #17-492Play therapy credit is available to mental health professionals & graduate students in a mental health program.
Outspoken Counseling and Consulting Services has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7090. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Outspoken Counseling and Consulting Services is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Outspoken Counseling and Consulting LLC, #1763, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Outspoken Counseling and Consulting LLC maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/23/2021 – 02/23/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 12 continuing education credits.