ADVANCED CHILD-ADOLESCENT
ART THERAPY IN A
FAMILY SYSTEMS CONTEXT COURSE
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Program Overview: Choose 1, 2, 3, or 4 Classes
All Classes occur in U.S.A. Eastern Standard Time (E.S.T.); individual class descriptions below
OVERVIEW
Advanced Child-Adolescent Art Therapy in a Family Systems Context is a four-session advanced-practice course that presents a dynamic, integrative model for outpatient treatment—blending the depth of individual art therapy with the contextual power of family systems work.
Child and adolescent therapy is deeply rewarding, yet it poses distinctive challenges. Developmental limitations in insight, resistance to introspection, complex family dynamics, and even well-intentioned but misaligned parental involvement are just a few of the hurdles clinicians routinely face. Traditional models often position individual therapy and family therapy as competing paradigms—but must they be?
Led by a seasoned art therapist and child/adolescent specialist, this course explores how these approaches can be harmoniously integrated into a powerful holding environment for outpatient child therapy. In this model, the child engages in individualized, art and play therapy processes to work through internal experiences, while caregivers participate with their child for the first 10-20 minutes of the session. Caregivers are simultaneously guided in understanding and responding to their child’s needs within the broader family and school systems. This dual-lens approach supports not only the child’s emotional growth but also systemic change at home.
Participants will engage in rich experiential learning through art-making, interactive lectures, case presentations, video demonstrations, and visual poster sessions. You'll leave this series with a toolkit of creative, actionable strategies that elevate your practice and enhance therapeutic outcomes for youth and their families.
Whether you're seeking advanced practice child therapy skills, insight into child development, more effective family engagement techniques, or fresh inspiration for your clinical toolbox, this course offers a compelling, practical framework for working at the intersection of individual expression and systemic healing.
ADVANCED CHILD-ADOLESCENT ART THERAPY IN A FAMILY SYSTEMS CONTEXT IS A FOUR-SESSION ADVANCED-PRACTICE COURSE; ATTEND ALL THE SESSIONS THAT ARE MEANINGFUL FOR YOU!
DISCOUNTS ARE OFFERED FOR MULTI-SESSION ATTENDANCE.
Click on each class title below to read the unique program content description and learning objectives.
“ADVANCED CHILD-ADOLESCENT ART THERAPY IN A
FAMILY SYSTEMS CONTEXT” COURSE
NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider™ ACEP No. 7373
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Art Therapists • Creative Arts Therapists • Counselors
Clinical Social Workers • Marriage and Family Therapists • Psychologists
Other master’s level mental health professions who treat children, adolescents & their families
Program participants are not taught how to be art therapists or ‘do art therapy’. You will learn an integrative child/family systems approach, advanced child-centered therapy, & parent training skills to adapt & interweave into your treatment modality.
Flexible Attendance Options:
Participants may attend this educational program in person at our offices at Haverford, PA
(15 minutes west of Philadelphia) or virtually over Zoom. Space is limited to 10 in-person participants, and virtual participants are limited to 50.
In-Person Program Location
600 Haverford Rd. Ste. G-101
Haverford, PA 19041
Participants attending via Zoom will be sent a meeting link prior to the beginning of the program.
Registration Fees
Attendees may register for 1, 2, 3, or all 4 classes.
Registration for a single class costs $149
Increasing discounts are applied per program the more classes you take.
Click the links below to register for single classes or multi-class bundles of your choice.
Registration closes at 5pm (E.T.) three business days prior to each class.
If you have questions or need special accommodations, contact our program administrator, Candice Lespoir:
Candice@ChildAndFamilyArtTherapyCenter.com or (610) 649-1080, x714
600 Haverford Rd. Ste. G-101 Haverford, PA 19041
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Mike Fogel is a board certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. An art therapy entrepreneur and author, he is the creator of highly regarded therapy programs, including the Art of Friendship Social-Coping Program (2000), Child & Family Art Therapy Center (2007), Camp Pegasus (2013), the BetterWorld Affordable Therapy Program (2019), and Philadelphia Adult Art Therapy Associates (2021). In practice since 1995, Mike treats a wide range of childhood challenges in a loving, child-centered individual therapy approach, involving parents in every session. Additionally, Mike specializes in the treatment of children with social-coping challenges such as High Functioning Autism, ADHD and learning differences. He released his first book in September 2020, “The Social-Emotional Guidebook: Motivate Children with Social Challenges to Master Social & Emotional Coping Skills”. A charismatic and engaging speaker, Mike has presented at national and local conferences and for professional and lay organizations. He enjoys his work as well as prog-rock music, the beach, comedy, sports, making art, and reading comic books. Mike loves his family best of all! He lives outside of Philadelphia, PA with his wife, two children, and Penny the Shi Tzu.
“Mike’s presentation style is engaging and reassuring. He kept the class engaged throughout with humor, interesting case examples, and role-play.”
Susan – Art Therapist
Cancellation & refund policy: Confirmation of your registration will be emailed to you with directions to the seminar site. You may cancel your registration from the full program or individual classes at any time. Registration and/or class fees are refundable only when notice of withdrawal is received in writing, at the above address or via email, seven (7) or more calendar days before the class is to be held. Email cancellations to Candice@ChildAndFamilyArtTherapyCenter.com. Cancellations received fewer than seven (7) calendar days prior to the class are non-refundable. If CFATC cancels or reschedules the seminar, the participant will receive credit towards a future seminar.
If a participant registered for multiple classes, attended at least one session, and wishes to cancel subsequent classes, the following applies: participants will receive a prorated refund for the subsequent class(es) from which they withdrew. Prorated refunds are not issued if notice of withdrawal is received with fewer than seven (7) days’ notice.
Resolution of Participant Complaints and Disputes: If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about their experience with the Child and Family Art Therapy Center, its staff or presenters, they may call or email Mike Fogel, (610) 649-1080 x4, mike@childandfamilyarttherapycenter.com. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to thoughtfully consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions, and respond within 10 calendar days.
Live Seminar Continuing Education Credit Information: Credits listed in this brochure are for full attendance at the live seminar only. Partial attendance at the seminar will disqualify attendees from receiving credit, as partial credit is not offered. After attendance has been verified, pre-registered attendees will receive an email from Child and Family Art Therapy Center, P.C. (CFATC) with the subject line, “Evaluation and Certificate” within one week. This email will contain a link to complete the seminar evaluation and allow attendees to print or download a certificate of completion if in full attendance. Please see “Seminar Schedule” for full attendance start and end times. NOTE: License boards do not allow credit for breaks or lunch. Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of certain mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.
Licensed Professional Counselors: Each of these educational programs consists of 6.25 credit hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.
ADA Needs: We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call at least two weeks prior to the seminar date.
Feel free to contact CFATC with any questions or concerns at: 600 Haverford Rd. Ste. G-101 Haverford. PA 19041
Tel:(610) 649-1080 x1
Email: candice@childandfamilyarttherapycenter.com
Child and Family Art Therapy Center has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education provider, ACEP No. 7373. Programs That do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Child and Family Art Therapy Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.