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  2  hours -  $60
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  6 hours - $135

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- 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.
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November


11/7 - Adlerian Phases and Treatment Planning (Certificate or CE) In-Person or Live Webinar

Friday 7th                  9:30 -4:30 pm                    6 Hours                         Content: Seminal Theories

                Understanding the Adlerian phases and framework of an Adlerian treatment plan greatly aids the Adlerian play therapist in facilitating change in the playroom with clients. Participants will explore the four Adlerian phases of play therapy, learning to identify what comprises each distinctive phase. Participants will also learn the skill of developing an Adlerian treatment plan to aid in guiding the four phases of Adlerian play therapy.
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Objectives:
  1. Participants will list and describe the 4 phases of Adlerian play therapy model.
  2. Participants will discuss how clients transition through the Adlerian phases in play therapy.
  3. Participants will demonstrate play therapy activities used for each of the four Adlerian phases.
  4. Participants will explain the components that comprise an Adlerian treatment plan in play therapy.
  5. Participants will describe how progress is measured in an Adlerian play therapy treatment plan.
  6. Participants will create a mock Adlerian play therapy treatment plan to demonstrate understanding .

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

11/15 - Play Across the Lifespan (Certificate or CE) In-Person or Live Webinar

Saturday 15th                  9:00 am - 12:00 pm                    3 Hours                         Content: 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:
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Objectives:

  1. Discuss developmental stages of “adults” in the playroom.
  2. Identify appropriate “toys,” to use with adults in the playroom.
  3. Demonstrate 3 techniques to use in play therapy across the lifespan.

Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S         Registration  8:45 am              Breaks determined by training​. 
Live webinar counts as non-contact.


11/15 - Social and Cultural Awareness Part 1 (Certificate or CE) In-Person or Live Webinar

Saturday 15th                  12:30 - 3:30 pm                    3 Hours                         Content: 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:

  1. Participants will describe how culture is present in the playroom.
  2. Participants will identify the various components of their personal culture.
  3. Participants will discuss how their personal culture affects the implementation of play therapy in their playroom.

Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S         Registration  12:45 pm              Breaks determined by training​. 
Live webinar counts as non-contact.

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11/21 - Play Therapy in Early Childhood (Certificate or CE) In-Person or Live Webinar Option 

Friday 21st                  9:30 -4:30 pm                    6 Hours                         Content: Skills and Methods

         Early childhood is the foundation upon which the rest of a child’s life is shaped. Despite this fact, many play therapists are hesitant to work with the 2-5 crowd as they tend to have big feelings and even bigger behaviors, leaving most adults at a loss on how to help. In this training participants will be equipped with play therapy skills, strategies, and interventions specifically designed to help alleviate behaviors in early childhood through an Adlerian play therapy lens. In addition, clinicians will learn ways to provide support to caregivers.

Objectives:
  1. Participants will identify three Adlerian play therapy skills that are effective for early childhood.
  2. Participants will describe three play therapy interventions that decrease common behaviors seen in early childhood.
  3. Participants will describe the Adlerian play therapy skill of metacommunication and how it can help young child clients gain insight into behaviors to facilitate change. 
  4. Participants will discuss the implementation of attunement play therapy skills with caregivers to decrease behaviors of young child clients. 
  5. Participants will describe three interventions to help strengthen the caregiver-child relationship through the therapeutic powers of play. 
  6. Participants will identify three caregiver strategies that reduce behaviors in young child clients. 
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Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S         Registration  9:15 am              Breaks determined by training​.

December

12/5 - Attachment in the Playroom (Certificate or CE) In-Person or Live Webinar Option

Friday 5th                 9:30 - 4:30 pm       6 Hours         Content: 4 Hours Skills and Methods / 2 Hours Special Topics

         Attachment is the foundation in which healthy relationships, positive sense of self, and overall healthy well being rests. Children who develop insecure attachment patterns have a higher risk of participating in unhealthy habits or unhealthy relationships that can be harmful. Participants will explore the world of Attachment in Play Therapy through the theoretical lense of Adlerian play therapy to create change for children who demonstrate insecure attachment patterns. 

Objectives:
  1. Participants will describe the four foundations of attachment.
  2. Participants will identify the four attachment styles.
  3. Participants will discuss the rationale for implementing Attachment in Play Therapy interventions with children in the playroom struggling with an insecure attachment. 
  4. Participants will describe 3 impacts that divorce, death/loss, and family separation can have on a child's attachment to others. 
  5. Participants will describe 3 impacts that trauma, neglect, and emotional abuse can have on a child's attachment to others. 
  6. Participants will demonstrate 3 attachment focused techniques (rooted in Adlerian play therapy model) that can be implemented in the playroom.

Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S         Registration  9:15 am              Breaks determined by training​.


12/12- Into the Woods! Sandtray with Trauma (Certificate or CE) In-Person

Friday 12th                 9:30 - 4:30 pm                             6 Hours                                             Content: Special Topics

        The world of sandtray therapy can hold healing for many who have experienced adverse childhood events or other forms of trauma. The cognitive distance created by sandtray therapy can allow many individuals to process unspeakable events. Join us for this one day training as we explore the benefits of sandtray therapy and techniques that can be utilized with this special population.
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Objectives:

  1. Participants will discuss the impacts of trauma on the developing brain.
  2. Participants will identify three benefits of sandtray therapy for clients who have experienced trauma.
  3. Participants will describe three sandtray techniques for children 4-8 who have experienced trauma.
  4. Participants will describe three sandtray techniques for children 9-18 who have experienced trauma.
  5. Participants will describe three sandtray techniques for adults who have experienced trauma.. 
  6. Participants will demonstrate sandtray skills through role playing in the experiential portion of the training. 

Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S         Registration  9:15 am              Breaks determined by training​.

12/13 - Sexual Abuse in the Playroom (CE) In-Person 

Saturday 13th                  9:00 - 4:00 pm                    6 Hours                         Content: Special Topics

          Childhood sexual abuse is an issue that effects children of all backgrounds, yet many play therapists may not feel competent enough to support children with these experiences. It is important to learn the signs of sexual reactivity behaviors in the playroom, as well as implementing play-based interventions to help children heal from their traumatic experiences. This workshop will explore the use of historical and seminal theories such as Child-Centered Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy, Theraplay and Gestalt Play Therapy to address the traumatic effects of childhood sexual abuse in children of all ages. Attendees will also explore the trauma of domestic sex trafficking and key items in the playroom to support the healing process in children who have experienced sexual abuse. In this training participants will:

Objectives:
  1. List signs of sexual reactivity in play therapy sessions.
  2. Identify sexual reactivity behaviors in the playroom.
  3. Describe play-based interventions to promote healthy boundaries in play therapy sessions.
  4. Discuss play-based interventions to support children who have experienced sexual abuse.
  5. Assess key items to include in the playroom when working with children who have experienced sexual abuse.
  6. Compare the use of seminal and historical play therapy seminal theories to support children who have experienced sexual abuse.

Instructor: Ebony Hutchinson LCSW, RPT         Registration  8:45 am              Breaks determined by training​.

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

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        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

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 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

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        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:
  1. Explain the definition of Child-Centered Play Therapy
  2.  Analyze the process of change in play therapy.
  3.  Assess the stages in the play therapy process.
  4.  Discuss the history and development of play therapy.
  5.  Compare what items are beneficial for a Child-Centered Play Therapist.
  6.  Describe limit setting in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
  7.  Assess the therapeutic relationship in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
  8.  Identify typical concerns in Play Therapy.

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

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       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:  
  1. Explain three different concepts of play therapy. 
  2. Identify how play therapy has its own neural circuitry and how it impacts the client’s ability to heal and grow. 
  3. Analyze how early childhood relationships can impact the child’s development and how that may present in play therapy.
  4. Identify five types of play and how they can be applied to play therapy. 
  5. Analyze how metaphor can be applied to the neurobiology of play therapy.
  6. Discuss how neural changes can positively or negatively impact play therapy. 
  7. Describe the neurobiology of play therapy, which is important to stakeholders. 
  8. Critique current aspects of play and how to be a social advocate for 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.
  1. Participants will identify five basic beliefs of the aforementioned seminal theories.
  2. Participants will explain four causes of behaviors as determined by the above listed seminal theories.
  3. Participants will describe five play therapy skills utilized by the seminal theories listed above. 
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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.
  1. Participants will identify five basic beliefs of the aforementioned seminal theories.
  2. Participants will explain four causes of behaviors as determined by the above listed seminal theories.
  3. Participants will describe five play therapy skills utilized by the seminal theories listed above.

Intermediate Child-Centered Play Therapy 6 Hours in Seminal Theories           
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          In this recorded training, the participant will learn how CCPT is presented in the playroom and with parents.

Objectives: 
  1. Participants will analyze Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and how to be grounded in the theory as a Play Therapist
  2. Participants will analyze the core principles of CCPT through role play.
  3. Participants will describe CCPT play therapy skills. 
  4. Participants will discuss how to explain CCPT ideals used in the Playroom with caregivers. 
  5. Participants will discuss what aspects of CCPT they identify with. . 
  6. Participants will analyze 2 case studies and apply CCPT core principals from the playroom.
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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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