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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 certificate per APT training standards.
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Our 2025 Calendar is Here!
January
1/24 - Introduction to the Playroom (Certificate or CE Training)
Live Webinar
Friday 24th 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.
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
1/25 - Intermediate Child-Centered Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Saturday 25th 9:00-4:00 pm 6 Hours Content: Theories
In this training, the participant will learn how CCPT is presented in the playroom and with parents.
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
Live Webinar
Friday 24th 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.
Objectives:
- Participants will describe the definition of Play Therapy
- Participants will analyze the 10 seminal theories of Play Therapy.
- Participants will 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. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
1/25 - Intermediate Child-Centered Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Saturday 25th 9:00-4:00 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. .
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
February
2/7 - Alphabet Soup: Supporting LGBTQIA+ (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Friday 7th 9:30-12:30 pm 3 Hours Content: Special Topics
In the age of technology, children are learning at an early age how to label themselves, and to us adults it can feel like alphabet soup. Our clients are immersed in an ever evolving world of personal identity. The role of a play therapist is to be supportive, non-judgemental and provide clients a safe place to be themselves.
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
2/8 - Foundations of Child-Centered Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Saturday 8th 9:00-4:00 pm 6 Hours Content: Theories
In this training, the participant will learn the basics and history of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
2/21 - Theoretical Models of Supervision (CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 21st 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 about the various supervision models available to you as an up and coming supervisor.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
2/28 - Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Friday 28th 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Theories
In this training, participants will explore advanced levels of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
Friday 7th 9:30-12:30 pm 3 Hours Content: Special Topics
In the age of technology, children are learning at an early age how to label themselves, and to us adults it can feel like alphabet soup. Our clients are immersed in an ever evolving world of personal identity. The role of a play therapist is to be supportive, non-judgemental and provide clients a safe place to be themselves.
Objectives:
- Define LGBTQIA and how it may present in the Playroom
- Describe mental health implications play therapists may encounter connected to misunderstanding of the client.
- Identify 3 strategies play therapists can use while working with children who identify as LGBTQIA.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
2/8 - Foundations of Child-Centered Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Saturday 8th 9:00-4:00 pm 6 Hours Content: Theories
In this training, the participant will learn the basics and history of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).
Objectives:
- Participants will define Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and how it is different than other Seminal Theories
- Participants will describe the core principles of CCPT.
- Participants will describe CCPT play therapy skills.
- Participants will discuss how to utilize CCPT ideals in the Playroom.
- Participants will describe 3 CCPT ‘interventions’ to utilize in the playroom.
- Participants will demonstrate 3 CCPT ‘interventions’ to utilize in the playroom.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
2/21 - Theoretical Models of Supervision (CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 21st 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 about the various supervision models available to you as an up and coming supervisor.
Objectives:
- Participants will discuss the rationale of working from a theoretical model as a supervisor.
- Participants will identify at least three supervision models.
- Participants will describe the core beliefs of at least three supervision models.
- Participants will list the stages of at least three supervision models.
- Participants will apply supervision techniques discussed through activities.
- 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. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
2/28 - Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Friday 28th 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Theories
In this training, participants will explore advanced levels of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).
Objectives:
- Participants will describe advanced CCPT principles used in the playroom.
- Participants will analyze the core principles of Child Parent Relationship Therapy.
- Participants will discuss advanced CCPT play therapy skills.
- Participants will discuss how to explain CCPT core principles in documentation.
- Participants will create their ideal CCPT playroom .
- Participants will analyze 2 case studies and apply advanced CCPT principles from the playroom.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
March
3/7 - Yours, Mine, and Ours: Working with Divorced and Blended Families in the Playroom (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 7th 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.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
3/14 - Attachment Centered Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person
Friday 14th 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: 4 Hours of 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 centered play therapy through the theoretical lense of Adlerian play therapy to create change for children who demonstrate insecure attachment patterns.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
3/21 - Foundations of Adlerian Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 21st 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Theories
What is Adlerian play therapy? How does it differ from other seminal theories of play therapy? Is it right fit for me as a clinician? Participants will embark on a journey to understand the foundations of the Adlerian play therapy model from conceptualization to implementation in the playroom.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
Friday 7th 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.
Objectives:
- 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. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
3/14 - Attachment Centered Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person
Friday 14th 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: 4 Hours of 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 centered play therapy through the theoretical lense of Adlerian play therapy to create change for children who demonstrate insecure attachment patterns.
Objectives:
- Participants will describe the four foundations of attachment.
- Participants will identify the four attachment styles.
- Participants will discuss the rationale for implementing attachment centered play therapy interventions with children in the playroom struggling with an insecure attachment.
- Participants will describe 3 impacts that divorce, death/loss, and family separation can have on a child's attachment to others.
- Participants will describe 3 impacts that trauma, neglect, and emotional abuse can have on a child's attachment to others.
- Participants will demonstrate 3 attachment centered techniques (rooted in Adlerian play therapy model) that can be implemented in the playroom.
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am Breaks determined by training.
3/21 - Foundations of Adlerian Play Therapy (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 21st 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Theories
What is Adlerian play therapy? How does it differ from other seminal theories of play therapy? Is it right fit for me as a clinician? Participants will embark on a journey to understand the foundations of the Adlerian play therapy model from conceptualization to implementation in the playroom.
Objectives:
- Participants will define Adlerian play therapy and how it is different than other seminal theories.
- Participants will describe the history of Adlerian play therapy and how it has changed since its conception.
- Participants will identify the four phases of Adlerian play therapy.
- Participants will describe the various components of Adlerian conceptualization of the client.
- Participants will apply 3 Adlerian play therapy techniques during the implementation section of the training.
- Participants will demonstrate 3 Adlerian interventions to utilize in the playroom.
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
April
4/4 - "I don't know...." Working with Teens in the Playroom (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 4th 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Skills and Methods
Let’s face it, working with teenagers can be tough. Sometimes, they don’t even want to be in our offices/playrooms. How do we connect with a teen who won’t talk back? In this training, participants will examine the teen culture and explore ideas on how to build a therapeutic relationship.
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
4/5 - Let's Play! A Creative Perspective on How to Deal with Professional Burnout (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Saturday 5th 9:00-12:00 pm 3 Hours Content: Skills and Methods
Now more than ever, play therapists’ skills are in high demand, and we give until….well… until we physically and mentally cannot. Play therapists are great at helping others focus on themselves, but we are not the best to listen to our own advice. Let’s change that. This workshop will provide play therapists with current research on burnout and fatigue and creative/expressive interventions for self-care. The main objectives of this workshop: relax and have a little fun.
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
4/5 - Social and Cultural Awareness in the Playroom Part 3 (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Saturday 5th 1:00-3:00 pm 2 Hours Content: Social and Cultural Diversity
This continuing education is designed to help play therapists begin meaningful conversations, personal reflections, and change around our knowledge of culture. Culture is everywhere, even in the playroom. Play therapists’ language on how we complete tasks, how we address concerns and so much more is guided by our culture. Consequently our values and beliefs can impede our clients.
Objectives:
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
4/25 - Play Therapy Through the Ages (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 25th 9:30-3:30 pm 5 Hours Content: History
Join us as we travel through time to experience the transformation of play therapy from its conception to what it is today.
Objectives:
Instructor: Danielle White LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
Friday 4th 9:30-4:30 pm 6 Hours Content: Skills and Methods
Let’s face it, working with teenagers can be tough. Sometimes, they don’t even want to be in our offices/playrooms. How do we connect with a teen who won’t talk back? In this training, participants will examine the teen culture and explore ideas on how to build a therapeutic relationship.
Objectives:
- Participants will describe teen culture and how it may present in the Playroom.
- Participants will analyze their biases and hesitations, as play therapists, when working with teens.
- Participants will plan how to incorporate the Therapeutic Powers of Play with teenagers.
- Participants will analyze developmentally appropriate ‘toys,’ for the play therapy.
- Participants will demonstrate 6 interventions/activities to do with teenagers in the playroom.
- Participants will list 3 APT best practices that can support the therapeutic relationship with teens in play therapy.
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
4/5 - Let's Play! A Creative Perspective on How to Deal with Professional Burnout (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Saturday 5th 9:00-12:00 pm 3 Hours Content: Skills and Methods
Now more than ever, play therapists’ skills are in high demand, and we give until….well… until we physically and mentally cannot. Play therapists are great at helping others focus on themselves, but we are not the best to listen to our own advice. Let’s change that. This workshop will provide play therapists with current research on burnout and fatigue and creative/expressive interventions for self-care. The main objectives of this workshop: relax and have a little fun.
Objectives:
- Explain the differences between compassion fatigue and professional burnout experienced by play therapists
- Describe characteristics of compassion fatigue and burnout for play therapists
- Demonstrate 2 play interventions for play therapist self-care
Instructor: Marie Bonner-Horon LPC, RPT-S Registration 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
4/5 - Social and Cultural Awareness in the Playroom Part 3 (Certificate or CE Training) Live Webinar
Saturday 5th 1:00-3:00 pm 2 Hours Content: Social and Cultural Diversity
This continuing education is designed to help play therapists begin meaningful conversations, personal reflections, and change around our knowledge of culture. Culture is everywhere, even in the playroom. Play therapists’ language on how we complete tasks, how we address concerns and so much more is guided by our culture. Consequently our values and beliefs can impede our clients.
Objectives:
- Participants will describe how culture is present in the playroom.
- 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 9:15 am
Breaks determined by training. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
4/25 - Play Therapy Through the Ages (Certificate or CE Training) In-Person or Live Webinar Option
Friday 25th 9:30-3:30 pm 5 Hours Content: History
Join us as we travel through time to experience the transformation of play therapy from its conception to what it is today.
Objectives:
- Participants will identify and describe the four grandfathers of play therapy.
- Participants will identify and describe the mother of play therapy.
- Participants will discuss the ten seminol theories and how each originated.
- Participants will discuss the transition of play therapy from Europe to America.
- 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. This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar.
Non-Contact Library
Finding time to attend trainings for continuing education or play therapy training can be difficult. Select from our non-contact book certificates to complete training hours on your own time and at your own pace. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book of their choice. Once participant has completed their book, they can email the [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 Neuorbiology 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.