Institute of Playful Healing
108 Robin Rd, Suite 2006
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
PH: 407-831-2880
Fax: 407-831-2881
Helping navigate life's journey
The Institute of Playful Healing was originally founded by Sean P. Jennings and Aimee L. Jennings. The mission of the institute is to bring a high quality of experiential continuing education courses to fellow mental health professionals, balancing didactic discussions and experiential exercises to create a fully engaged learning environment. After ten years of Sand Tray therapy training by Dr. Theresa Kestly of the Sand Tray Institute of New Mexico, Theresa asked Sean & Aimee to take over the trainings in Florida. Since the inception of the Institute of Playful Healing, Aimee Jennings has moved on to open her own private practice. Sean continues to teach expressive arts courses and looks forward to adding new and exciting specialty 'playshops' to enhance the skills and interest of mental health professionals in the use of embodied therapies.
Sean P. Jennings, Psy.D., is a Licensed Psychologist and a Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor who began working in the field of psychology in 1988. Dr. Jennings began his full time private practice in 2000. He performs Psychological, Psycheducational, and Psychosexual evaluations. He has extensive experience evaluating and treating children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families that have incurred abuse and neglect. He has worked extensively with sexual offenders and has gained a deep understanding of the dynamics between victims and perpetrators. Dr. Jennings is a trauma specialist and works a great deal with individuals with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. He has worked with high conflict divorce and was part of a highly successful pilot project within the 9th Circuit Court of Florida. Dr. Jennings is well versed in family systems and attachment factors related to resiliency and obstacles to recovery. He has comprehensive understanding and lengthy experience in utilizing play therapy techniques with children and families. Dr. Jennings is a psychodramatist and is actively pursuing his certifications in Psychodrama. Although he treats many people with severe difficulties, many of his clients do not have formal diagnoses and engage in self-enhancement therapy to gain greater insight, self-knowledge, and further their self actualization and ego transcendence.
Dr. Jennings was a tenured professor for 18 years at Valencia College, and he continues to teach a graduate class in the expressive arts therapies for Stetson University.Dr. Jennings has been a consultant to the Department of Corrections, Department of Children Families, Guardian ad Litem offices throughout the State of Florida, and various local agencies involved in foster care services, case management, and counseling services. Dr. Jennings has been a presenter at international, regional, state, and local conferences.
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