Training Program
Trauma Informed Improv & Play
This training is designed for people in the helping profession who facilitate any form of groups, and are curious about integrating trauma-informed, body-based, and experiential approaches.
It is especially supportive for those interested in using improv and play to create safer, more connected, and engaging group experiences — whether you’re new to TIIP or expanding your intervention toolkit.
Who is this training for?
This training is designed for clinicians who facilitate group work and are curious about integrating trauma-informed, body-based, and experiential approaches.
It is especially supportive for those interested in using improv and play to create safer, more connected, and engaging group experiences — whether you’re new to TIIP or expanding your clinical toolkit.
TIIP Training Program
An Introduction to Trauma Informed Improv and Play (TIIP)
- Date: September 26
- Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Format: Virtual (Online)
Description
Trauma-Informed Improv and Play (TIIP) is an innovative, body-first framework that integrates improvisation, experiential activities, and trauma-informed principles to promote healing, connection, and resilience.
This introductory training explores the impact of trauma and provides practical strategies for facilitating experiential, group-based activities through a trauma-informed lens. Participants will learn the foundational principles of TIIP, core group facilitation skills, and practical techniques that can be incorporated into a variety of helping professions. This training is designed for clinicians, educators, and other helping professionals who facilitate groups and are interested in expanding their practice with an innovative, experiential approach to trauma treatment.
Register Virtual TrainingCEU Credits
Application for MaMHCA/MCEAP continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact us at [email protected] for the status of CE’s for LMHCs.
This lecture is pending approval by The Network for Professional Education at Boston University School of Social Work, which is authorized through the Massachusetts State Board of Social Work to provide CE Credit Hours.
Engaging in playful activities together creates a sense of psychological safety which results in enhanced collaboration, and a more open, communicative culture.
Gary Ware, author of Playful Rebellion
The TIIP Team
We are master’s-level therapists with decades of experience treating trauma in mental health and social work settings, specializing in using improvisation, play, theatre, and movement for healing. In 2014, we came together in a therapeutic theatre group to support youth with complex trauma. Partnering with CFTE in 2018, we developed Trauma Informed Improv and Play (TIIP).
Sarah Carter, LMHC, RDT
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Sasha Garfunkel Corrado, LICSW
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Valerie Krpata, LICSW
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