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Training Price Points:
  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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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​.

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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​.

January

1/9 - Posttraumatic Play; Is it Dynamic or Toxic? (CE) In-Person or Live Webinar Option

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

         Posttraumatic play can be daunting for many therapists. Understanding the power of posttraumatic play and knowing how to facilitate it in a play therapy session is key for treatment. This workshop focuses on evaluating posttraumatic play, recognizing toxic posttraumatic play, and intervening when the play becomes toxic for a child client.

Objectives:
  1. Participants will explain the different trauma types and the role of the therapist in posttraumatic play.
  2. Participants will describe three benefits of posttraumatic play within the context of play therapy.
  3. Participants will describe three ways of identifying posttraumatic play within the context of play therapy
  4. Participants will describe three ways of evaluating posttraumatic play within the context of play therapy.
  5. Participants will list three warning signs of when posttraumatic play becomes toxic within a play therapy session.
  6. Participants will demonstrate intervention skills that help transition child clients out of toxic posttraumatic play within a play therapy session.

This training is sponsored by the Missouri Association for Play Therapy, to register please go to  https://www.mo-apt.com/registration  

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


1/23 - Theoretical Models of Supervision (CE) In-Person or Live webinar

Friday 23rd                 9:30 - 4:30 pm                             6 Hours                                             Content: Supervision

           Entering the world of supervision can be daunting as a clinician. Having a theoretical model to follow can pave the way for creating a safe place for both you and future supervisees to work within to grow the next generation of clinicians. Join us in learning the various supervision models available to you as an up and coming supervisor.
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Objectives:
  1. Participants will discuss the rationale of working from a theoretical model as a supervisor.
  2. Participants will identify at least three supervision models.
  3. Participants will describe the core beliefs of at least three supervision models.
  4. Participants will list the stages of at least three supervision models.
  5. Participants will apply supervision techniques discussed through activities. 
  6. Participants will discuss the various supervision models to identify a potential model for self. 

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

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1/24 - Introduction to the Playroom (Certificate or CE) Live Webinar 

Saturday 24th                  9:00 - 12:00 pm                    3 Hours                         Content: Skills and Methods
    
                       Welcome! You have decided to learn more about Play Therapy. Play is a scientifically backed way to support children in therapy. 
Objectives:
  1. Participants will describe the definition of Play Therapy.
  2. Participants will analyze the 10 seminal theories of Play Therapy.
  3. Participants will list at 3 best practices of a Play Therapist.

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

February

2/6 - Play Through the Ages (Certificate or CE) Live Webinar

Friday 6th                     9:30 - 3:30 pm                               5 Hours                                                Content: History

         Understanding the history of play therapy helps us, as play therapists, to grasp the roots of what we do in the playroom currently. Join us as we walk through history and watch as play therapy unfolds to what we know it as today.
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Objectives:
  1. Participants will identify and describe the four grandfathers of play therapy.
  2. Participants will identify and describe the mother of play therapy.
  3. Participants will discuss the ten seminal theories and how each originated.
  4. Participants will discuss the transition of play therapy from Europe to America.
  5. Participants will discuss APT's birth and how it has shaped play therapy since its conception.

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


2/20 - Healing Hearts; Working with Grieving Children (CE) In-Person or Live webinar

Friday 20th                 9:30 - 12:30 pm                             3 Hours                                             Content: Special Topics

          Walking through grief with a child client can be challenging. Sometimes there are no words to describe the pain of loss. Join us as we enter into the healing world of creative expression to process grief with child clients. 
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Objectives:
  1. Participants will discuss the rationale of utilizing creative expression with grieving children.
  2. Participants will identify the core concepts of grief.
  3. Participants will describe 3 creative expressive interventions to use with grieving children. 

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

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.  

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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