This course will provide a look at who is at risk for loneliness, the signs of loneliness and differential diagnosis of mental health issues related to social anxiety, agoraphobia and other related issues. A focus will be placed on understanding the impact of social isolation and loneliness among those in childhood and adolescents. Multiple interventions will be discussed, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, social skills and social functioning programs, intergenerational programming, and social emotional learning initiatives.

The Summit Framework is a comprehensive developmental model that maps the journey from early, technique-focused CCPT practice to the nuanced, intuitive, and confident embodiment of child-centered play therapy.