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Course Summary
Peter Mortola, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of School and Counseling Psychology at Lewis & Clark College and president-elect of the Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation, visited Family Solutions on Thursday, May 29th at 9 AM. During his visit, he introduced Violet Oaklander’s Gestalt-based therapeutic approach for working with children and adolescents through a live demonstration and group discussion. You can start watching Dr. Mortola's segment at 17:47 to skip the introduction of the Family Solutions staff. Dr. Mortola demonstrated Violet Oaklander’s Gestalt-based play therapy using picture cards in a session with Kimberly Peterson, a staff member at Family Solutions.
Objectives
- Be able to assess ADHD and differentiate it from trauma and other diagnosis
- Conceptualize ADHD as a disability
- Understand evidence-based practices for ADHD
- Gain practical strategies and interventions for children and families
Instructors:
Jeff VoVillia, LMHC, EMDR Consultant
Paulina Smith, MC, LMHC, RPT™, NCC, CMHS
Objectives
- Understand the Role of Timelines and Narratives in Trauma Work
- Explore Creative Techniques for Timeline andStory Development
- Apply Trauma-Informed Approaches to Narrative Work
Objectives
- Identify common themes noted in the therapy process that may manifest in children living in out-of-home placements.
- Identify five therapy interventions that can be utilized with children in out-of-home placement.
- Demonstrate ways to utilize play therapy with caregivers of youth in out-of-home placements.
Objectives:
- Identify EMDR as a multi-phase approach
- Determine client readiness factors for an EMDR referral
- Learn interventions for preparation for EMDR
Objectives
- Develop an understanding of collaborative treatment teams
- Learn who is in charge of which paperwork components
- Gain skills for connection and communication
Course Summary
Objectives
- Be able to determine level of care
- Understand the connection between problem and interventions
- Determine whether a client meets medical necessity
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Learning Objectives
· Define what a tabletop role play game (TTRPG) is and differentiate them from other forms of play or structured activities used in therapy.
· Describe at least three therapeutic benefits of role play games for youth and adolescents, such as improvements in social skills, emotion regulation, self-concept and problem-solving.
· Identify ways TTRPGs align with evidence-based therapeutic models (e.g., CBT, narrative therapy, or strengths-based approaches)
· Recognize key facilitation skills and ethical considerations when incorporating TTRPG elements into therapy, such as maintaining boundaries, and promoting safety and inclusion.
· Demonstrate at least one practical strategy or activity using role play or storytelling that can be adapted for individual, group, or family sessions.
· Practice facilitating or adapting a short scenario.
Schedule
Agenda for Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
| 8:30-9:00am | Registration |
| 9:00-9:50am | Intro to TA-RPGs |
| 9:50-10:00am | Break |
| 10:00-11:30am | Character Creation & Role-Play Example |
| 11:30-12:30pm | BREAK FOR LUNCH |
| 12:30pm-1:30p | Practice Breakout Groups |
| 1:30-2p | Wrap up & Reflections |
Location
Training is to take place at Family Solutions in Vancouver, Washington. We are located near Burton and 112th Ave. This is a live, in-person training and there will not be a virtual option available at this time.
Family Solutions
3200 NE 109th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98682
Parking
There is free onsite parking. Please park in the back of the building and follow signs for the training.
Lunch Options/Suggestions
FOOD:
- Light snacks and drinks (coffee, tea, water) will be provided throughout the training. Feel free to bring your own snacks if you’d like!
- Participants will be responsible for their own lunch; we do encourage you to bring your lunch due to the limited amount of time allotted for lunch break. There are microwaves available onsite. See below for a list of restaurants in the area, if you would like to grab food to go or eat out during your lunch break.
Please note - the Family Solutions building is a CITRUS FREE zone.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Comfortable clothes, including a light sweater in case the room is cool.
- Reusable water bottles, as there are several filling stations around building
- Bring a curious & playful energy!
If you have any questions/concerns, please contact jvovillia@family-solutions.net and we would be happy to help you.
Lunch Options/Suggestions
*The training room has an attached kitchen with refridgerator, microwaves and basic utensils. You're welcome to stay on site for lunch. If you are planning to leave Family Solutions campus for lunch, consider these local options and return in time for the next instruction block.
- Safeway Plaza on Burthon and 112th
- Mill Plain near i205
- Variety of standard eats including:
- Burger King, Jersey Mike's, Chipotle, Taco Bell, Burgerville, Raising Cane's, Panda Express, Dairy Queen
- Kabob City Grill - Mediterranean restaurant
- Pho House Cafe & Deli - Vietnamese restaurant
- Variety of standard eats including:
- North a few blocks on 112th Ave
- Mall area
Accessibility
The building is handicap accessible with a variety of options for restrooms, changing tables and accomodatoins. If you require specific accomodations, please contact the facilitator (Jeff jvovillia@family-solutions.net).
Please note - the Family Solutions building is a CITRUS FREE zone.
Cost & CE's
FREE!
Please consider contributing to The Learning Center by Family Solutions.
Your contribution supports development of training courses, equipment, technology and facilitators.
This course has a suggested donation of $20.
This training does not provide participants with any official CE credits. Employees of Family Solutions may count Agency-Sponsored CEs and can talk with their supervisors about attending.
Agency-Sponsored CEs
*WA DOH Continuing Education Information
Training programs sponsored by the agency where a counselor is employed are acceptable if counselors:
1. Show the experience contributes to the advancement, extension and enhancement of the professional competence of the licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed mental health counselor and/or the licensed social worker; and 2. Limit the training programs to 26 hours per reporting period.