Star Wars 101: From the Force to Hairy Walking Carpets

About this Training

Star Wars is a household name, a franchise emboldened by its recent acquisition by Disney. Generations of people have lived through the evolution of this amazing universe of pulpy and action-driven stories. It has inspired an entire galaxy of interesting species, characters, and empires all woven together by an all-powerful Force wielded by the guardians of its power and balance. The world of Star Wars spans movies, television, cartoons, toys & collectibles, games, comics, amusement parks, and an entire category of viral internet discussions. The themes of light and dark are blurred by strong characters that have broken their molds since George Lucas’s Star Wars IV: A New Hope was released in theaters on May 25, 1977. Join us in in our exploration of a galaxy, far, far away, in this brief introductory exploration of the Star Wars Universe and, as always, May the Force be with you!

Star Wars 101: From the Force to Hairy Walking Carpets

Learning Objectives

  • #1

    Participants will assess the history of the Star Wars franchise, exploring some of the primary themes, characters, and its integration into society and different media formats.

  • #2

    Participants will identify how the themes of Star Wars, including light versus dark, coming of age, power, politics, and courage, are applied in clinical settings to promote engagement in therapeutic practice.

Play Therapy

Learning Objectives

  • #1

    Participants will be able to define play therapy and identify the 10 seminal theories and historically relevant approaches that guide play therapy practice.

  • #2

    Participants will identify two play therapy interventions that combine characters, themes, and/or narratives present in Geek Culture that harness the therapeutic power of play for supporting the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, adults, and/or families.

1.5 APA Hours Upon Completion

The Telos Project is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Telos Project maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Geek Therapeutics is an approved Cosponsor.
NBCC ACEP # 7042

1.5 NBCC Hours Upon Completion

Geek Therapeutics has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7042. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Geek Therapeutics is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NBCC ACEP # 7042

1.5 ACE CE Hours Upon Completion

Geek Therapeutics, #1769, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Geek Therapeutics maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 05/19/2021 – 05/19/2022. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.

1.5 APT CE Hour Upon Completion

Geek Therapeutics, #21-649, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Play Therapy (APT)Approved Continuing Education program. Registered and Associated Play Therapists completing this course receive 1.5 continuing education credits.

Instructor(s)

RESEARCH & TRAINING SPECIALIST FOR ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Jeremiah Kaplan

Jeremiah Kaplan is a Research & Training Specialist for Arizona State University. He has over 20 years in business development; management; and education; and has been an educator in the social services, mental health, and addiction fields for five years. Active in the local Jewish community as an individual and family man, he is heavily involved as an educator for his synagogue’s religious school since 2012. He enjoys music, stories, and spending time with his family. Jeremiah’s favorite hobby is collaborative storytelling or roleplaying games, having over 20 years of experience in facilitating these games with groups of all ages. He combines his passion for games and how they can positively affect change. Currently, as the MindfulDM, he promotes the intersection of gaming and mindful mental health topics and is working on projects that help people use games and stories to help, to heal, and to bring people together.

Enjoy These Further Benefits!

  • Understand Your Clients

    Learn how to understand and work with your clients using proven strategies derived from competent practice, knowledge, and culture while knowing what questions to ask them.

  • Learn From A Leader In The Field

    Presented by one of the leading experts in the field of Psychology, this training presents upon the topic using real life examples.

  • Become Knowledgeable In The Culture

    Through understanding the culture and connecting with our clients, we create meaning, relationships, and a place for new thought to birth.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Star Wars 101: From the Force to Hairy Walking Carpets

    • Welcome to the Star Wars 101: From the Force to Hairy Walking Carpets Workshop

    • Powerpoint Handout for Star Wars 101: From the Force to Hairy Walking Carpets

    • Geek Culture & Play Therapy

  • 2

    Star Wars 101: From the Force to Hairy Walking Carpets Video

    • Star Wars 101: From the Force to Hairy Walking Carpets

    • The Therapeutic Potential of Geek Culture in Play Therapy

  • 3

    Star Wars 101: From the Force to Hairy Walking Carpets Learning Objectives Quiz

    • Star Wars 101: From the Force to Hairy Walking Carpets Learning Objectives Quiz

  • 4

    Star Wars 101: From the Force to Hairy Walking Carpets CE Evaluation

    • Star Wars 101: From the Force to Hairy Walking Carpets CE Evaluation

  • 5

    Final Steps

    • Here are the next steps!

Other Information

Access is provided to the course via email after registration and payment is made.

System Requirements: A computer and a stable internet connection.

Target Audience: Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Mental Health Professionals.

Content Level: Beginner

Course Completion Requirements: Completing all sections of the training of written information, video completion, learning objectives quiz, and course evaluation.  Evaluations are part of the coursework.  The certificate will then be generated immediately after all requirements have been completed.

Date Recorded: 10/24/2020

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Disability Accommodations

It is the responsibility of the Individual to contact Geek Therapeutics to request disability accommodations at [email protected].   

Geek Therapeutics is committed to helping each student reach his/her academic potential and to providing every student equal opportunity to participate in and engage with the course.  In keeping with this commitment, effort has been made to develop accessible learning materials that provide equal access.  Please contact Geek Therapeutics immediately if access to course materials is restricted due to a disability so the issue(s) can be resolved in a timely manner.

Geek Therapeutics

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