LEGO®-Based Play Therapy Techniques: Unlocking Creativity to Strengthen Relationships, Encourage Flexible Thinking, and Promote Problem Solving – Sophia Ansari and Josué Cardona

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LEGO® models and structures have become well-recognized not only as toy models but also as art forms that can be used in therapy. By unlocking the inner architect who craves creativity, flexibility, and transformation, LEGO® (and similar building bricks) can be used as a therapeutic tool in play therapy and counseling to help strengthen relationships, provide sensory stimulation, improve social skills, and build resilience. This workshop will explore the therapeutic power of LEGO® in play therapy and counseling for working with children, adolescents, and adults. 

You’ll gain an understanding of how to incorporate LEGO® into directive and non-directive play therapy interventions to engage clients, improve communication, problem-solving skills, conflict resolution skills, and increase self-esteem and well-being

1. Appraise the history, research, and rationale of incorporating LEGO® in play therapy and counseling.
2. Utilize five play therapy interventions with individuals, groups, and families. 
3. Differentiate when to utilize directive versus non-directive LEGO® based interventions. 

LEGO®101:  The (Literal) Building Blocks of Play

• History and empirical rationale of LEGO® based play therapy 
• What makes building with bricks a therapeutic task?
• Who may benefit from LEGO® based play therapy? 

Let’s Build!  Creative LEGO® Based Play Therapy Interventions 

Individual and group interventions for children and adolescents

Directive and non-directive interventions to improve:

• Communication
• Engagement
• Problem solving
• Social skills
• Flexible thinking
• Conflict resolution
• And more!

Families who build together, stay together – how to use LEGO® with families