Upcoming Trainings
APT Approved Provider #22-669
Now Offering Virtual Trainings!
Training Price Points:
2 hours - $60
3 hours - $70
6 hours - $135
2 hours - $60
3 hours - $70
6 hours - $135
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 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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May
5/2 - "GG". Utilizing Board Games as a Therapeutic Intervention in Play Therapy (CE Training) In-Person
Friday 2nd 9:30-12:30 pm 3 Hours Content: Skills and Methods
In this training, participants will explore the therapeutic uses of board games through a Gestalt Play Therapy lens. They will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of commonly accessed games (e.g., Uno, Candy Land, Kerplunk, Trouble, etc.) and reflect on how these interventions can be beneficial to the Play Therapy process. This applies to participants applying Play Therapy or play techniques and who work with school-aged children (6) to adults.
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
5/9 - Play Therapy in Early Childhood (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person
Friday 9th 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:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
5/16 - Intermediate Child-Centered Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Friday 16th 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Theories
In this training, the participant will learn how CCPT is presented in the playroom and with parents.
Objectives:
Friday 2nd 9:30-12:30 pm 3 Hours Content: Skills and Methods
In this training, participants will explore the therapeutic uses of board games through a Gestalt Play Therapy lens. They will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of commonly accessed games (e.g., Uno, Candy Land, Kerplunk, Trouble, etc.) and reflect on how these interventions can be beneficial to the Play Therapy process. This applies to participants applying Play Therapy or play techniques and who work with school-aged children (6) to adults.
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to define Gestalt therapy and how it applies to play therapy.
- Participants will be able to name three board/card games that can be used in play therapy and describe how they can be applied.
- Participants will be able to identify ethical considerations when using games in play therapy and discuss how to address them.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
5/9 - Play Therapy in Early Childhood (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person
Friday 9th 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:
- Participants will identify three play therapy skills that are effective for early childhood.
- Participants will describe three play therapy strategies that are effective for early childhood.
- Participants will describe metacommunication and how it can help young child clients gain insight into behaviors and make changes.
- Participants will discuss the importance and level of involvement of caregivers in the therapeutic process for young child clients.
- Participants will describe three ways to help strengthen the parent-child bond.
- Participants will identify three parenting strategies that are effective for young child clients.
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
5/16 - Intermediate Child-Centered Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Friday 16th 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: 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.
June
6/13 - Yours, Mine, and Ours; Working with Divorced and Blended Families in the Playroom (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 13th 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Special Topics
Working with blended and divorced families can be challenging as they struggle to navigate life after such a significant change. In this training, participants will explore some of the "big topics" for these populations and interventions that can help heal and overcome adversity.
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
6/20 - Diffusing Power Struggles in the Playroom (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 20th 9:30-12:30 pm 3 Hours Content: Skills and Methods
Let's face it..... We all dread the big behaviors in the playroom from tantrums to physical aggression, among other things. We, as therapists, should not fear these moments, but see them as a golden opportunity of learning for our child clients. Join us in learning how to turn these dreaded moments into learning moments with your child clients through the lense of Adlerian play therapy.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
6/21 - Creative Expressions Using CBT (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person
Saturday 21st 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Skills and Methods
Let's get creative! Bringing fun, creative, and expressive interventions in the playroom can help the client with self-expression, catharsis, and accessing the unconscious. In this training, participants will:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration at 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Friday 13th 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Special Topics
Working with blended and divorced families can be challenging as they struggle to navigate life after such a significant change. In this training, participants will explore some of the "big topics" for these populations and interventions that can help heal and overcome adversity.
- Participants will identify 3 barriers that divorced families face and how they can be addressed in the playroom.
- Participants will identify 3 barriers that blended families face and how they can be addressed in the playroom.
- Participants will describe 3 "big topics" to address in the playroom for divorced families.
- Participants will describe 3 "big topics" to address in the playroom for blended families.
- Participants will explain 3 play therapy interventions to implement with children of divorced families.
- Participants will explain 3 play therapy interventions to implement with children of blended families.
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
6/20 - Diffusing Power Struggles in the Playroom (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 20th 9:30-12:30 pm 3 Hours Content: Skills and Methods
Let's face it..... We all dread the big behaviors in the playroom from tantrums to physical aggression, among other things. We, as therapists, should not fear these moments, but see them as a golden opportunity of learning for our child clients. Join us in learning how to turn these dreaded moments into learning moments with your child clients through the lense of Adlerian play therapy.
Objectives:
- Participants will describe the reasons, methods, and outcomes of power struggles.
- Participants will identify and discuss the neurobiology behind power struggles/tantrums in the playroom.
- Participants will describe the steps to diffuse power struggles in the playroom.
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
6/21 - Creative Expressions Using CBT (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person
Saturday 21st 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Skills and Methods
Let's get creative! Bringing fun, creative, and expressive interventions in the playroom can help the client with self-expression, catharsis, and accessing the unconscious. In this training, participants will:
- Describe the ethical rationale for using creative expression interventions in play therapy.
- Analyze CBT theoretical reasoning when to apply appropriate interventions in the playroom
- Identify 3 creative/expressive interventions to use in the playroom
- Discuss 3 populations of appropriate uses of creative/expressive interventions in play therapy
- Discuss a time when creative/expressive intervention is not appropriate in the playroom.
- Create 3 creative/expressive interventions to take back to the playroom.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration at 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
July
7/26 - Implementing Therapuetic Touch in the Playroom (CE or Certificate Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Saturday 26th 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:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration at 12:15 pm Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
7/26 - Social and Cultural Diversity Part 2 (CE or Certificate Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Saturday 26th 1:00-3:00 pm 2 Hours Content: Social/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 at 12:15 pm Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
Saturday 26th 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.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration at 12:15 pm Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
7/26 - Social and Cultural Diversity Part 2 (CE or Certificate Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Saturday 26th 1:00-3:00 pm 2 Hours Content: Social/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 at 12:15 pm Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
August
8/1 - Utilizing Sandtray in Supervision (CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 1st 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Supervision
The world of sandtray can be a powerful cathartic tool not only for clients but for supervisees as they navigate the professional world for the first time. Join us in understanding how sandtray can unlock a supervisee’s potential for growth as an individual and as a professional.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
8/9 - Introduction to Trauma in the Playroom (CE or Certificate Training) In-Person
Saturday 9th 9:00-4:00 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
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
8/22 - Building Blocks of Sandtray (CE or Certificate Training) In-Person
Friday 22nd 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Skills and Methods
Join us as we enter the symbolic world of sandtray therapy, full of wonder and catharsis. Participants will embark on a journey to understand the foundations of sandtray protocol and processing with clients of all ages through an Adlerian play therapy lens.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Friday 1st 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Supervision
The world of sandtray can be a powerful cathartic tool not only for clients but for supervisees as they navigate the professional world for the first time. Join us in understanding how sandtray can unlock a supervisee’s potential for growth as an individual and as a professional.
Objectives:
- Participants will identify their supervision theory and whether sandtray can be used within their theoretical framework as a supervisor.
- Participants will describe the rationale of implementing sandtray in supervision.
- Participants will describe the benefits of implementing sandtray in supervision.
- Participants will describe three sandtray techniques for supervision.
- Participants will describe three sandtray techniques to implement in group supervision.
- Participants will demonstrate sandtray techniques for supervision.
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
8/9 - Introduction to Trauma in the Playroom (CE or Certificate Training) In-Person
Saturday 9th 9:00-4:00 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 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
8/22 - Building Blocks of Sandtray (CE or Certificate Training) In-Person
Friday 22nd 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Skills and Methods
Join us as we enter the symbolic world of sandtray therapy, full of wonder and catharsis. Participants will embark on a journey to understand the foundations of sandtray protocol and processing with clients of all ages through an Adlerian play therapy lens.
Objectives:
- Participants will describe the benefits and rationale of implementing sandtray therapy.
- Participants will identify sand types, sandtray shapes/sizes, and miniature categories used in sandtray therapy.
- Participants will describe sandtray therapy expectations by age.
- Participants will explain sandtray protocol.
- Participants will describe four world types seen in sandtray therapy.
- Participants will describe and demonstrate sandtray processing steps.
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
September
9/12 - Adlerian Conceptualization (CE or Certificate Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 12th 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 in the play therapy process.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
9/19 - Introduction to the Playroom (CE or Certificate Training) Live Webinar
Friday 19th 9:30-12:30 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. In this training, participants will:
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
9/20 - Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy (CE or Certificate Training) Live Webinar
Saturday 20th 9:00-4:00 pm 6 Hours Content: Theories
This training delves into the advanced levels of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), going beyond the foundational skills of tracking, reflecting, and conveying acceptance. Participants will explore the advanced skills of CCPT. Through discussions, case examples, and experiential activities, participants will gain a deeper understanding of these advanced CCPT skills and how to effectively document them in their clinical practice.
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
9/26 - But Did You Document It? Documentation for the Playroom (CE or Certificate Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 26th 9:30-12:30 pm 3 Hours Content: Special Topics
Let's face it..... Everyone knows that documentation is important, but few of us were taught exactly how to do it, particularly to align with insurance billing. Documentation can be every clinicians worst nightmare. Join us in learning what should be recorded and where in a client’s file.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
Friday 12th 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 in the play therapy process.
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.
9/19 - Introduction to the Playroom (CE or Certificate Training) Live Webinar
Friday 19th 9:30-12:30 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. In this training, participants will:
Objectives:
- Describe the definition of Play Therapy
- Analyze the 10 seminal theories of Play Therapy
- List at least 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.
9/20 - Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy (CE or Certificate Training) Live Webinar
Saturday 20th 9:00-4:00 pm 6 Hours Content: Theories
This training delves into the advanced levels of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), going beyond the foundational skills of tracking, reflecting, and conveying acceptance. Participants will explore the advanced skills of CCPT. Through discussions, case examples, and experiential activities, participants will gain a deeper understanding of these advanced CCPT skills and how to effectively document them in their clinical practice.
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to define and provide examples of two advanced CCPT principles: reflecting emotions and reflecting larger meanings.
- Participants will analyze a case scenario and interpret play themes and behaviors using CCPT principles.
- Participants will engage in a group discussion to explore applying advanced CCPT skills in various clinical scenarios: private practice, agency, and schools.
- Participants will be able to explain the core principles of CCPT clearly and concisely, which will be suitable for documentation.
- Participants will independently create a complete and accurate Child-Centered Progress Note based on a provided case scenario.
- Participants will develop a Treatment Plan template that aligns with CCPT principles and includes relevant goals, objectives, and interventions.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
Live webinar counts as non-contact.
9/26 - But Did You Document It? Documentation for the Playroom (CE or Certificate Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 26th 9:30-12:30 pm 3 Hours Content: Special Topics
Let's face it..... Everyone knows that documentation is important, but few of us were taught exactly how to do it, particularly to align with insurance billing. Documentation can be every clinicians worst nightmare. Join us in learning what should be recorded and where in a client’s file.
Objectives:
- Participants will identify the key components of an intake assessment.
- Participants will identify the key components of a play therapy based treatment plan.
- Participants will identify and describe the key components for a play therapy progress note.
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
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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
- Describe the neurobiology of play therapy, which is important to stakeholders.
- 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.
*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
Seminal Theories Part 1 (Recorded Training) 3 Hours Non-Contact 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.
Seminal Theories Part 2 (Recorded Training) 3 Hours Non-Contact 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.
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 Non-Contact 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.
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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.
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.