While the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged everyone in our communities, navigating the sudden transition to remote learning has been uniquely stressful for educators and parents alike. To show support and thank you for all you do, the Rider counseling faculty would like to offer actionable tips and techniques in this video series.
For both Teachers and Parents:
Compassion Fatigue & Self-Compassion during Challenging Times by Eri Millrod, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, BC-DMT, assistant professor of dance/movement therapy at Rider University
For Teachers:
Stay Connected: Use play therapy skills to support students during the pandemic by Yi-Ju Cheng, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, RPT, assistant professor in the Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling at Rider University
The play therapy skills discussed in the video can be helpful for supporting the emotional health of students and strengthening the teacher-student relationship. Visit the Association for Play Therapy website for additional resources.
Teaching Amidst a Pandemic: Boundaries and Routines by Aubrey Daniels, Ph.D., LPC, acting assistant professor in the Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling at Rider University
For Parents:
Let’s PLAY Together: A different way to play with your child (3-9 y/o) by Yi-Ju Cheng, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, RPT, assistant professor in the department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling at Rider University
The idea of parent-child special play time and the play therapy skills can be helpful for building connections with your child and strengthening the parent-child relationship. If you are interested in learning more about how to conduct the 30-minute special play time with your child, visit the Association for Play Therapy website. The experts in the play therapy field have put together many resources to support parents during the pandemic and the Crash Course in Simplified CPRT/Filial Therapy for parents link on the homepage will take you to more details and helpful tips about how to use play to support your child.
The Importance of Routines During a Pandemic by Aubrey Daniels, Ph.D., LPC, acting assistant professor in the Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling at Rider University
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If these topics interest you, we invite you to learn more about Rider’s graduate programs in the College of Education and Human Services.