Trainings

Now Offering Virtual Trainings!

Training Price Points:
2 Hours - $60
3 Hours - $75
6 Hours - $145

Registration Information

- Participants who wish to pay cash/check day of desired training may register via email: [email protected].
- Live webinars require passing a post-training quiz to receive a certificate per APT training standards and count as non-contact.
- ALL Trainings are held in the Central Time Zone. Plan accordingly if you wish to attend virtually.
- Training information will be sent via email the day before the scheduled training to allow for last minute registration.
*Registration for ALL trainings closes 48 hours before the scheduled training.

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April

4/10 - Oh, the Places You Could Go! Sandtray Techniques (CE or Program) In-Person

Friday 10th 9:30 - 4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Skills and Methods

The world of sandtray therapy can be both amazingly cathartic and daunting as a clinician. Join us for this six hour training focused on harnessing the power and symbolism of the sandtray utilizing a variety of techniques within the Adlerian play therapy model. Participants will learn “the places you can go” with your clients to help them identify, process, and overcome life’s difficulties.

Objectives:

Participants will identify their play therapy theoretical orientation and which sandtray techniques are best to use.
Participants will identify three benefits of utilizing sandtray techniques with clients of all ages in the playroom.
Participants will identify two sandtray techniques to utilize with children 5-10 in the playroom.
Participants will identify two sandtray techniques to utilize with preteens and adolescents playroom.
Participants will identify two sandtray techniques to utilize with adults.
Participants will demonstrate sandtray and play therapy techniques in role playing scenarios.

Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training. Live webinar counts as non-contact.

4/17 - Foundations of Clinical Supervision (CE) In-Person or Live Webinar

Friday 17th 9:30 - 12:30 pm 3 Hours Content: Supervision

This three-hour intensive workshop explores the theoretical foundations and ethical frameworks essential for effective clinical supervision. Participants will examine core supervision theories, navigate supervision best practices, and develop practical skills for evaluating supervisee performance within a play therapy context. The training emphasizes the "I-Thou" supervisory relationship to foster clinical growth and professional identity.

Objectives

Identify three (3) clinical supervision theories and their specific application within a play therapy framework.
Analyze ethical best practices for Professional Counselors regarding the oversight of play therapy cases.
Describe three (3) methods for evaluating a supervisee’s performance and clinical competency in play therapy.

Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training. Live webinar counts as non-contact

4/24 - Adlerian Conceptualization (CE or Program) In-Person or Live webinar

Friday 24th 9:30 - 4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Theories

Join us in unraveling the complexities of Adlerian conceptualization and temperament. During this workshop participants will explore the many components of how Adlerian play therapists conceptualize child clients.

Objectives:

Participants will identify 3 components that comprise a family atmosphere within the Adlerian play therapy model.
Participants will be able to describe 3 components of the family constellation within the Adlerian play therapy model.
Participants will identify the 4 personality priorities within the Adlerian play therapy model.
Participants will discuss goals of misbehaviors within the Adlerian play therapy model and how they manifest in the playroom.
Participants will discuss the components of temperament within the Adlerian play therapy model.
Participants will utilize 3 Adlerian play therapy activities that are designed to identify the various aspects of a child client's conceptualization.

Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training. Live webinar counts as non-contact.

May

5/1 - Creative Interventions to Grow a Supervisee (CE) Live webinar

Friday 1st 9:30 - 12:30 pm 3 Hours Content: Supervision

Training the next generation of mental health professionals is critical. Utilizing creative expressive interventions can greatly aid in growing a supervisee into a competent clinician. Join us as we explore ways to grow supervisees through creative and unique avenues.

Objectives:

Participants will describe the rationale for implementing creative expressive techniques in supervision.
Participants will list 3 types of creative expressive interventions that can be used in supervision.
Participants will describe 3 creative expressive techniques to implement with supervisees.

Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training. Live webinar counts as non-contact.

5/8 - Introduction to Trauma in the Playroom (CE or Program) In-Person

Friday 8th 9:30 - 4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Special Topics

Are you trauma-informed or trained? This training will help you begin to bridge that gap and learn how trauma impacts your child's client and effective play therapy interventions. Using the cognitive behavioral play therapy lens, this workshop will provide introductory education and hands-on learning to address trauma with play therapy clients.

Objectives:

Participants will discuss the neurobiology of trauma and how it impacts the play therapy client.
Participants will analyze the definition of trauma and how it relates to play therapy.
Participants will discuss three appropriate assessments and tools to treat trauma in the play therapy session effectively.
Participants will describe how to utilize the therapeutic powers of play with children who have experienced trauma in a play therapy session.
Participants will create three specialized play therapy interventions to utilize with children who have experienced trauma in the play therapy session.
Participants will apply their play therapy trauma training to 1 case study.

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.

5/15 - Ethical and Legal Considerations for Children of Divorce (CE or Program) Live Webinar

Friday 15th 9:30 - 12:30 pm 3 Hours Content: Special Topics

Navigating the legal terms and considerations of working with children of divorce can be daunting for play therapists. In this training, play therapists will be equipped with terminology, legal considerations, and resources for working with children of divorce in the playroom.

Objectives

Participants will describe 3 terms used in divorce/custody cases and why they are important in the playroom.
Participants will identify 3 legal considerations for working with children of divorce in the playroom.
Participants will identify 3 resources available for utilizing play therapy with this special population.

Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training. Live webinar counts as non-contact

5/15 - Teen-Friendly Acceptance Commitment Therapy; Integrating Play and Expressive Interventions (CE) In-Person or Live webinar

Saturday 15th 9:00 - 11:00 am 2 Hours Content: Skills and Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be a highly engaging and relevant therapy for adolescents working on a range of goals. In this training we will explore how ACT can be integrated with play and expressive-art based-interventions for teens.

Objectives

Participants will gain three strategies for assisting youth in identity exploration/self-as-context using activity-based ACT interventions
Participants will be able to identify two play-based interventions which can assist youth in coping with difficult thoughts
Participants will learn two expressive interventions to assist youth in clarifying values

Instructor: Jennifer Gerlach LCSW Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training. Live webinar counts as non-contact.

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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 [email protected] 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 in Special Topics

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. Participants 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 treatment for this population.
3. Participants will identify 3 legal considerations for working with this
population.

Partners in Play (Book Reading) 8 Non-Contact Hours in Seminal Theories

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 child's 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.

The Art of the Relationship (Book Reading) 8 Non-Contact Hours in Seminal Theories

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.

The Interpersonal Neurobiology of Play Therapy
(Book Reading) 6 Non-Contact Hours in Special Topics

Play therapists have seen a significant shift to include neuroscience in designing play therapy interventions and educating caretakers. This book draws on concepts of interpersonal neurobiology, the benefits of play therapy interventions to achieve attunement, neural integration, healthy attachment, and the development of resilience and well-being become clear.

Objectives:

Explain three different concepts of play therapy.
Identify how play therapy has its own neural circuitry and how it impacts the client’s ability to heal and grow.
Analyze how early childhood relationships can impact the child’s development and how that may present in play therapy.
Identify five types of play and how they can be applied to play therapy.
Analyze how metaphor can be applied to the neurobiology of play therapy.
Discuss how neural changes can positively or negatively impact play therapy.

APT Play Therapy Instructional Tracker

Keeping track of your 150 hours for the registered play therapy certification can be daunting. Particularly with the content hours and requirement per phase. This tracker spreadsheet makes keeping up with you play therapy training easy and helps you ensure that you meet each criteria of the play therapy training process. Click here to purchase APT Play Therapy Instruction Tracker

*Once receipt of your payment has been forwarded to our account, you will receive the tracker spreadsheet. Please allow up to 2 business days to receive.

*Note that this tracker does not guarantee receipt of the RPT certification. Only APT, the governing body of play therapists, has the authority to grant this certification.

Recorded Trainings
Non-Contact

Seminal Theories Part 1 (Recorded Training) 3 Hours in Seminal Theories

Determining a theoretical orientation for your framework of play therapy can be challenging. While there are several options approved to work within by the Association for Play Therapy, finding the right fit may be harder than you think. Join us in exploring the foundational concepts of the following seminal theories to help determine your theoretical orientation; Developmental, Object-Relations, Theraplay, Filial, and Child-Centered.

Participants will identify five basic beliefs of the aforementioned seminal theories.
Participants will explain four causes of behaviors as determined by the above listed seminal theories.
Participants will describe five play therapy skills utilized by the seminal theories listed above.

Seminal Theories Part 2 (Recorded Training) 3 Hours in Seminal Theories

Determining a theoretical orientation for your framework of play therapy can be challenging. While there are several options approved to work from by the Association for Play Therapy, finding the right fit may be harder than you think. Join us in exploring the foundational concepts of the following seminal theories to help determine your theoretical orientation; Gestalt, Jungian, Cognitive Behavioral, Ecosystemic, and Adlerian.

Participants will identify five basic beliefs of the aforementioned seminal theories.
Participants will explain four causes of behaviors as determined by the above listed seminal theories.
Participants will describe five play therapy skills utilized by the seminal theories listed above.

Intermediate Child-Centered Play Therapy 6 Hours in Seminal Theories

In this recorded 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.

Upcoming Topics

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellations must be emailed, [email protected], 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.

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