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May
5/3 - One Tray to Rule Them All! Sandtray with Groups and Families (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 3rd 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods
Sandtray therapy can be an incredible cathartic power when used in group or family play therapy settings. Join us as we embark into the symbolic world of sandtray and how it can be incorporated in group and family play therapy sessions. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of how to effectively implement sandtray therapy in these settings.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15-9:30 am
Breaks determined by training with a 1 hour break for lunch 12:00-1:00 pm. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
Friday 3rd 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods
Sandtray therapy can be an incredible cathartic power when used in group or family play therapy settings. Join us as we embark into the symbolic world of sandtray and how it can be incorporated in group and family play therapy sessions. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of how to effectively implement sandtray therapy in these settings.
Objectives:
- Participants will list three benefits of using sandtray therapy in a therapeutic group play therapy setting.
- Participants will list three benefits of using sandtray therapy in a therapeutic family play therapy setting.
- Participants will describe the group phases of sandtray therapy.
- Participants will describe two group sandtray techniques.
- Participants will discuss the considerations to be made before implementing sandtray therapy in family play therapy sessions.
- Participants will describe two sandtray therapy techniques for family sessions.
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15-9:30 am
Breaks determined by training with a 1 hour break for lunch 12:00-1:00 pm. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
5/17 - Embracing Diversity; A Playful Approach to
Nuerodiversity Affirming Care (CE Training) In-Person
Friday 17th 9:30-12:30 pm 3 Contact Hours Content Area: Special Topics
As the field of neurodiversity-affirming awareness continues to evolve, it is crucial for play therapists to explore and understand the unique challenges and strengths that arise for this population. In this interactive workshop, participants will embark on a journey to explore innovative and inclusive play therapy practices that celebrate diversity, foster self-acceptance, and create therapeutic spaces that honor the complexity of the individual.
Objectives:
Instructor: Tyler Tooley LPC, RPT Registration 9:15-9:30 am Breaks determined by training.
Nuerodiversity Affirming Care (CE Training) In-Person
Friday 17th 9:30-12:30 pm 3 Contact Hours Content Area: Special Topics
As the field of neurodiversity-affirming awareness continues to evolve, it is crucial for play therapists to explore and understand the unique challenges and strengths that arise for this population. In this interactive workshop, participants will embark on a journey to explore innovative and inclusive play therapy practices that celebrate diversity, foster self-acceptance, and create therapeutic spaces that honor the complexity of the individual.
Objectives:
- Participants will accurately identify at least three (3) unique challenges and three (3) strengths commonly experienced of neurodivergence identity in group discussions and case study analyses.
- Participants will successfully implement at least two (2) inclusive play therapy techniques for neurodivergent youth during simulated therapeutic scenarios, demonstrating adaptability and competence.
- Participants will propose strengths-based solutions to challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in at least two (2) scenarios, actively celebrating diversity and incorporating affirming language.
Instructor: Tyler Tooley LPC, RPT Registration 9:15-9:30 am Breaks determined by training.
June
6/21 - Attachment Centered Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training)
In-Person
Friday 21st 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Contact Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods (4) / Special Topics (2)
Attachment is the foundation on which healthy relationships, positive sense of self, and overall healthy
well being rests. Children who with insecure attachment styles have a higher risk of participating in unhealthy habits or unhealthy relationships that can be harmful. Participants will explore the world of attachment centered play therapy through the theoretical lense of the Adlerian play therapy model to create change for children struggling with insecure attachment styles.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15-9:30 am
Breaks determined by training with a 1 hour lunch break from 12:00-1:00 pm
In-Person
Friday 21st 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Contact Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods (4) / Special Topics (2)
Attachment is the foundation on which healthy relationships, positive sense of self, and overall healthy
well being rests. Children who with insecure attachment styles have a higher risk of participating in unhealthy habits or unhealthy relationships that can be harmful. Participants will explore the world of attachment centered play therapy through the theoretical lense of the Adlerian play therapy model to create change for children struggling with insecure attachment styles.
Objectives:
- Participants will describe the four foundations of attachment and how to assess in the playroom.
- Participants will identify the four attachment styles and how to identify in the playroom.
- Participants will discuss the rationale for implementing attachment centered play therapy interventions with children in the playroom struggling with an insecure attachment.
- Participants will describe 3 impacts that divorce, death/loss, and family separation can have on a child's attachment to others and how it appears in the playroom.
- Participants will describe 3 impacts that trauma, neglect, and emotional abuse can have on a child's attachment to others and how it appears in the playroom.
- Participants will demonstrate 3 attachment centered techniques (rooted in Adlerian play therapy model) that can be implemented in the playroom.
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15-9:30 am
Breaks determined by training with a 1 hour lunch break from 12:00-1:00 pm
6/28 - Intermediate Child-Centered Play Therapy
(Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 28th 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content Area: Theories
In this training, the participant will learn how CCPT is presented in the playroom and with parents.
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15-9:30 am
Breaks determined by training with a 1 hour lunch break from 12:00-1:00 pm. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
(Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 28th 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content Area: Theories
In this training, the participant will learn how CCPT is presented in the playroom and with parents.
Objectives:
- Participants will analyze Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and how to be grounded in the theory as a play therapist.
- Participants will analyze the core principles of CCPT through role play.
- Participants will describe CCPT play therapy skills.
- Participants will discuss how to explain CCPT ideals used in the playroom with caregivers.
- Participants will discuss what aspects of CCPT they identify with.
- Participants will analyze 2 case studies and apply CCPT core principals from the playroom.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15-9:30 am
Breaks determined by training with a 1 hour lunch break from 12:00-1:00 pm. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
6/29 - Broad Play Therapy Strategies (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person
Saturday 29th 9:00-4:00 pm 6 Contact Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods
Bridging the difference between learning and applying in the playroom can be difficult sometimes. In this training, participants will:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 8:45-9:00 am
Breaks determined by training with a 1 hour break for lunch 12:00-1:00 pm
Saturday 29th 9:00-4:00 pm 6 Contact Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods
Bridging the difference between learning and applying in the playroom can be difficult sometimes. In this training, participants will:
- List the 10 seminol theories of play therapy.
- Discuss 3 common theories widely used in playrooms around the area.
- Explain ethical decision-making in the playroom.
- Identify 3 RPT competencies and how they apply to play therapy.
- Analyze 3 interventions to bring into the playroom.
- Create a plan on how to bring your play therapy theory into the playroom.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 8:45-9:00 am
Breaks determined by training with a 1 hour break for lunch 12:00-1:00 pm
July
7/13 - Play Across the Lifespan (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or
Live Webinar Option
Saturday 13th 9:00-12:00 pm 3 Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods
We were all children at one point and can still be a child at heart. Play therapy is not just for kids, it can be used with adults too! In the course we will explore how to use Play Therapy techniques with individuals over 18. Participants will:
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 8:45-9:00 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
Live Webinar Option
Saturday 13th 9:00-12:00 pm 3 Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods
We were all children at one point and can still be a child at heart. Play therapy is not just for kids, it can be used with adults too! In the course we will explore how to use Play Therapy techniques with individuals over 18. Participants will:
Objectives:
- Participants will discuss developmental stages of “adults” in the playroom.
- Participants will identify appropriate “toys,” to use with adults in the playroom.
- Participants will demonstrate 3 techniques to use in play therapy across the lifespan.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 8:45-9:00 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
7/13 - Social and Cultural Awareness in the Playroom
(Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Saturday 13th 1:00-3:00 pm 2 Contact Hours Content Area: Social and Cultural Diversity
This continuing education is designed to help play therapists begin meaningful conversations, personal reflections, and change around our knowledge of culture. Culture is everywhere, even in the playroom. Play therapists’ language on how we complete tasks, how we address concerns and so much more is guided by our culture. Consequently our values and beliefs can impede our clients and how we, as clinicians, carry out play therapy.
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 12:45-1:00 pm
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
(Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Saturday 13th 1:00-3:00 pm 2 Contact Hours Content Area: Social and Cultural Diversity
This continuing education is designed to help play therapists begin meaningful conversations, personal reflections, and change around our knowledge of culture. Culture is everywhere, even in the playroom. Play therapists’ language on how we complete tasks, how we address concerns and so much more is guided by our culture. Consequently our values and beliefs can impede our clients and how we, as clinicians, carry out play therapy.
Objectives:
- Participants will describe how culture is present in the playroom.
- Participants will identify what is their personal culture and how that affects the implementation of play therapy in their playroom.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 12:45-1:00 pm
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
7/27 - Alphabet Soup: Supporting LGBTQIA+
(Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Saturday 27th 9:00-12:00 pm 3 Hours Content Area: Special Topics
In the age of technology, children are learning at an early age how to label themselves and to us adults it can feel like alphabet soup. Our clients are immersed in an ever evolving world of personal identity. The job of a play therapist is to be supportive, non-judgemental and provide clients a safe place to be themselves with the help of play therapy.
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 8:45-9:00 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
(Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Saturday 27th 9:00-12:00 pm 3 Hours Content Area: Special Topics
In the age of technology, children are learning at an early age how to label themselves and to us adults it can feel like alphabet soup. Our clients are immersed in an ever evolving world of personal identity. The job of a play therapist is to be supportive, non-judgemental and provide clients a safe place to be themselves with the help of play therapy.
Objectives:
- Define LGBTQIA and how it may present in the playroom.
- Describe mental health implications play therapists may encounter connected to misunderstanding of the client.
- Identify 3 play therapy strategies that play therapists can use while working with children who identify as LGBTQIA.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 8:45-9:00 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
August
8/2 - The Art of Metacommunicating; Facilitating Change in the
Playrom (Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 2nd 9:30-12:30 pm 3 Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods
The metacommunication skill within the Adlerian play therapy model can be one of the more challenging play therapy skills to master. However, this can be one of your most powerful tools as a play therapist. When used effectively within each of the four phases of Adlerian play therapy, this can facilitate some ground breaking changes within your child clients. Join us to better understand how to harness the power of metacommunication in your playroom.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle WHite LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15-9:30 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
Playrom (Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 2nd 9:30-12:30 pm 3 Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods
The metacommunication skill within the Adlerian play therapy model can be one of the more challenging play therapy skills to master. However, this can be one of your most powerful tools as a play therapist. When used effectively within each of the four phases of Adlerian play therapy, this can facilitate some ground breaking changes within your child clients. Join us to better understand how to harness the power of metacommunication in your playroom.
Objectives:
- Participants will describe the metacommunication skill within the Adlerian play therapy model.
- Participants will explain how metacommunication is used within each of the four phases of the Adlerian play therapy model.
- Participants will discuss 3 ways how metacommunication can facilitate change within their child clients.
Instructor: Danielle WHite LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15-9:30 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
8/10 - Implementing Therapuetic Touch in the Playroom
(Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Saturday 10th 9:00-12:00 pm 3 Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods
Touch.... To use or not to use, that is the question. This training focuses on the healing power of therapeutic touch and knowing when to implement it in a session. Participants will explore both the healing power of touch and the potential harm touch can cause for child clients.
Objectives:
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
(Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Saturday 10th 9:00-12:00 pm 3 Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods
Touch.... To use or not to use, that is the question. This training focuses on the healing power of therapeutic touch and knowing when to implement it in a session. Participants will explore both the healing power of touch and the potential harm touch can cause for child clients.
Objectives:
- Participants will describe the rationale behind the use of therapeutic touch in the playroom.
- Participants will identify the benefits of therapeutic touch in the playroom.
- Participants will describe the dangers of therapeutic touch, particularly for child clients with different needs.
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
8/10 - Social and Cultural Awareness in the Playroom Part 2
(Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Saturday 10th 1:00-3:00 pm 2 Hours Content Area: Social and Cultural Diversity
This continuing education is designed to help play therapists begin meaningful conversations, personal reflections, and change around our knowledge of culture. Culture is everywhere, even in the playroom. Play therapists’ language on how we complete tasks, how we address concerns and so much more is guided by our culture. Consequently our values and beliefs can impede our clients.
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 12:45-1:00 pm
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
(Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Saturday 10th 1:00-3:00 pm 2 Hours Content Area: Social and Cultural Diversity
This continuing education is designed to help play therapists begin meaningful conversations, personal reflections, and change around our knowledge of culture. Culture is everywhere, even in the playroom. Play therapists’ language on how we complete tasks, how we address concerns and so much more is guided by our culture. Consequently our values and beliefs can impede our clients.
Objectives:
- Participants will analyze what is their personal culture and how that affects being a play therapist.
- Participants will discuss how their culture can impact the therapeutic powers of play.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 12:45-1:00 pm
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
8/23 - Incorporating Parents in Early Childhood Play Therapy
(CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 23rd 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Contact Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods
Play therapy in early childhood can be daunting to many play therapists. They have such BIG feelings/behaviors and few words. What do I do? How can I help? What do I say to parents? Join us in learning more about how to effectively bring parents into the play therapy process when working with children under 5. It's more fun than you think!
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15-9:30 am
Breaks determined by training with lunch break from 12:00-1:00 pm. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
(CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 23rd 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Contact Hours Content Area: Skills and Methods
Play therapy in early childhood can be daunting to many play therapists. They have such BIG feelings/behaviors and few words. What do I do? How can I help? What do I say to parents? Join us in learning more about how to effectively bring parents into the play therapy process when working with children under 5. It's more fun than you think!
Objectives:
- Participants will explain the rationale for including parents in the play therapy process with young clients.
- Participants will identify 3 barriers that parents face with young children.
- Participants will discuss the core foundations of attachment theory and how it applies to working with young children and their parents.
- Participants will describe the application of the pursuer/distancer theory to parents of young children.
- Particpants will use 3 play therapy interventions for children under 5.
- Participants will use 3 family based play therapy interventions for children under 5 and their parents.
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15-9:30 am
Breaks determined by training with lunch break from 12:00-1:00 pm. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
Non-Contact Library
Finding time to attend trainings for continuing education or play therapy training can be difficult. Select from our non-contact book certificates to complete training hours on your own time and at your own pace. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book of their choice. Once participant has completed their book, they can email the playhousecollaborative@gmail.com to receive the book quiz. Participants MUST pass with an 80% and complete payment before a certificate is issued.
When Parents Are at War (Book Reading) 3 Non-Contact Hours
This book by Lynn Louis Wonders explores the complexities of working with children of divorce. From initial screening, to conceptualizing parents, legal considerations, and application of treatment within the uniqueness of children of divorce. Particpants are responsible for purchasing a copy of the book. Participants may register and pay for this 3 hour book reading with Steps 1 and 2 at the top of this page.
Objectives:
1. Participants will identify and describe the nature of conflicted divorces.
2. Participants will identify the screening process, treatment planning, and
course of treament for this population.
3. Participants will identify 3 legal considerations for working with this
population.
Objectives:
1. Participants will identify and describe the nature of conflicted divorces.
2. Participants will identify the screening process, treatment planning, and
course of treament for this population.
3. Participants will identify 3 legal considerations for working with this
population.
Partners in Play (Book Reading) 8 Non-Contact Hours
Partners in Play by Terry Kottman, 3rd edition, outlines the implementation of the Adlerian play therapy model. Describing the core concepts/beliefs, playroom set up, conceptualization, the 4 phases, and inclusion of parents, guardians, and other significant individuals in a childs life. (When completing Step 2: Payment, select the 6 hour training fee of $135)
Objectives:
1. Participants will identify the core concepts/beliefs of the Adlerian play therapy model.
2. Participants will identify the components of an Adlerian playroom.
3. Participants will describe all aspects of Adlerian conceptualization of child clients.
4. Participants will identify and describe the 4 phases within the Adlerian play therapy
model.
5. Participants will describe the play therapy skills used in the Adlerian play therapy
model.
6. Participants will identify the play themes used in the Adlerian play therapy model.
7. Participants will describe Adlerian play therapy strategies.
8. Participants will describe the inclusion of parents/guardians in the Adlerian play
therapy process.
Objectives:
1. Participants will identify the core concepts/beliefs of the Adlerian play therapy model.
2. Participants will identify the components of an Adlerian playroom.
3. Participants will describe all aspects of Adlerian conceptualization of child clients.
4. Participants will identify and describe the 4 phases within the Adlerian play therapy
model.
5. Participants will describe the play therapy skills used in the Adlerian play therapy
model.
6. Participants will identify the play themes used in the Adlerian play therapy model.
7. Participants will describe Adlerian play therapy strategies.
8. Participants will describe the inclusion of parents/guardians in the Adlerian play
therapy process.
The Art of the Relationship (Book Reading) 8 Non-Contact Hours
Child-Centered Play Therapy is one of the ten seminal theories. CCPT is an evidence-based model used around the world. Reading this comprehensive test on creating a therapeutic relationship with children through play will give the reader access to research and knowledge to further their clinical skills as a play therapist.
Objectives:
Explain the definition of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Analyze the process of change in play therapy.
Assess the stages in the play therapy process.
Discuss the history and development of play therapy.
Compare what items are beneficial for a Child-Centered Play Therapist.
Describe limit setting in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Assess the therapeutic relationship in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Identify typical concerns in Play Therapy.
Objectives:
Explain the definition of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Analyze the process of change in play therapy.
Assess the stages in the play therapy process.
Discuss the history and development of play therapy.
Compare what items are beneficial for a Child-Centered Play Therapist.
Describe limit setting in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Assess the therapeutic relationship in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Identify typical concerns in Play Therapy.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations must be emailed, playhousecollaborative@gmail.com, at least 5 business days prior to training. Attendee has the option to transfer credit to another Playhouse training or accept a refund minus a cancellation fee of $25.
Cancellations made less than 5 business days prior to training, are eligible for transferable credit to a Playhouse training of similar value. No refunds will be available. All refunds, minus the $25 cancellation fee, will be mailed 30 days after request.
Should the presenter need to cancel training for emergency or inclement weather, participants will be notified via email, as soon as possible. Training will be rescheduled for a later date, in the event the subsequent date does not conform to the participant’s schedule, a full refund or credit (for future training) will be given.
Cancellations made less than 5 business days prior to training, are eligible for transferable credit to a Playhouse training of similar value. No refunds will be available. All refunds, minus the $25 cancellation fee, will be mailed 30 days after request.
Should the presenter need to cancel training for emergency or inclement weather, participants will be notified via email, as soon as possible. Training will be rescheduled for a later date, in the event the subsequent date does not conform to the participant’s schedule, a full refund or credit (for future training) will be given.