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So you Have to go to Court
So you Have to go to Court
for Play Therapists
Working as a Play Therapist does not preclude the possibility of going to court. Even if you never find yourself in a position of going to court, are you prepared? Play Therapists work in complex systems. Some will inadvertently end up working with abused children and/or children of separation and divorce which moves therapy services into the forensic field of practice. This course begins with the assumption that you have been requested or subpoenaed to attend Court. Join us and walk through the steps of becoming prepared for Court. Together we will review the following topics:
- First Contact: What do you do?
- Getting Your Court Folders Ready (including preparing your CV)
- Roles the Judge, Lawyers, Court Reporters and Therapist play
- Identifying Legal Jurisdictions and Acts affecting Children and Youth
- Kinds of Evidence
- Conceptualizing Your Case
- Identifying Types of Bias
- Qualifying as an Expert Witness
- Handling Tough Questions
Available In Person or Live Webinar
Please Note: APT, CAPT, and BCPTA Continuing Education Credits will only be awarded to Mental Health Professionals. All Credits must be approved by the appropriate governing body, and can not be guaranteed by RMPTI.
*APT recognizes “live -on-line as non-contact hours
Visit the Court Room: A Demonstration Video
This interactive course includes a video of a Play Therapist getting sworn in as an expert witness in Court of King’s Bench. Learn about how to present your report on the witness stand and follow a case example. Engage in written and group exercises that prepare you to present in court. Increase your comfort and familiarity with the physical court room and court room etiquette.
Learn From Video Contributors
Justice Kachur, Family Law Lawyers Amanda Baretta and Danielle Collins and Certified/Registered Play Therapist Carolyn Lynch
Learning Objectives
- List 5 headings that would be important to include in your CV
- Describe the various roles played by legal and clinical practitioners
- List the kinds of evidence possible in a court proceeding
- Discuss what is meant by “bias” and describe bias in Play Therapy case evidence
- Explain what it means to “qualify” as an Expert Witness. What is involved and how does one prepare to qualify
- List at least 3 tough questions in one might encounter during a trial
Recommended
Completed the “Be Prepared Course” or equivalent
Cost $350.00 CAD plus GST 9-4:30 pm