Course Description

This training is a 1 hour recorded webinar focusing on a basic overview of play therapy theories.     

A PowerPoint is provided to follow along with the recorded webinar. 

It is expected that you will complete (watch) the whole webinar and not skip over any parts of this training. There is a post exam at the end of the webinar. 

The Autplay Therapy Clinic – Robert Jason Gran Ed.D is solely responsible for the creation, content, and continuing education hours of each home study training. The AutPlay Therapy Clinic – Robert Jason Grant Ed.D utilizes Jen Taylor Play Therapy as a hosting site for home study and online trainings. Any technical issue such as not being able to login to a training should be directed to Jen Taylor Play Therapy [email protected].  All governance issues related to any training should be directed to The AutPlay Therapy Clinic – Robert Jason Grant Ed.D.  If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected].

Description:
This recorded webinar identifies the 10 seminal and historically significant play therapy theories identified by the Association for Play Therapy (APT). The similarities and differences of play therapy theories will be discussed as well as the difference between a play therapy theory and a play-based approach. A brief history will be presented and information about prescriptive play therapy and integrative play therapy will be covered. 

Learning Objectives:
1) List the APT identified 10 seminal and historically significant play therapy theories.
2) Identify at least one similarity and one difference among play therapy theories. 
3) Understand the difference between a play therapy theory and a play-based approach.  

Continuing Education:

This training is approved for 1 CE Hr for the below continuing education bodies. Upon completion of the training materials, training evaluation, and post exam (with a score of 80% or higher), the training certificate of completion will be issued to the participant. 

- Robert Jason Grant Ed.D APT Approved Provider #12-318 for continuing education. If you are counting this training toward the 150 hours to become an RPT or RPT-S, the 1 hour can be calculated as play therapy seminal or historically significant theories, special topics, or toward applicants’ choice.  

- Robert Jason Grant Ed.D Certified Training Partner for IBCCES (International Board for Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards) #CE159432.

- AutPlay Therapy Clinic has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6595. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. AutPlay Therapy Clinic is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.


Instructor Robert Jason Grant, EdD, M.S., LPC, NCC, RPT-S

I hold a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership, Master’s Degree in Counseling, and Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families, primarily serving neurodivergent children (autism, ADHD, sensory differences, learning disorders, and developmental disabilities). I am the creator of AutPlay® Therapy, an integrative family play therapy framework designed to help address the mental health needs of neurodivergent children and adolescents. I am also trauma informed and trained and utilize EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I utilize several years of advanced training and my own lived neurodivergent experience to work with children and their families. I have infused my experience and love for education and mental health care to create training programs for professionals and caregivers. I am an international trainer and keynote presenter having presented for the American Counseling Association, Association for Play Therapy, American Mental Health Counselors Association, and The World Autism Congress. I am also a multi- published author of several articles, book chapters, and books including the following titles: The AutPlay® Therapy Handbook: Integrative Family Play Therapy with Neurodivergent Children Understanding Sensory Differences: A Neurodiversity Affirming Guidebook for Children and Teens Understanding Autism: A Neurodiversity Affirming Guidebook for Children and Teens Understanding ADHD: A Neurodiversity Affirming Guidebook for Children and Teens Implementing Play Therapy with Groups: Contemporary Issues in Practice Play Therapy Theories and Perspectives: Diversity of Thought in the Field In 2015, I was awarded Play Therapist of the Year by the Missouri Association for Play Therapy. In 2017, I was presented with the APT Service Award by the National Association for Play Therapy. I am currently serving on the board of directors for the Association for Play Therapy. I am also a part time instructor in the Play Therapy Certificate program at Mid America Nazarene University (MNU). For speaking, training, and consultation inquires, you may contact me at (417)-755-9042 for more information. You may also email me at [email protected]

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Course

    1. Play Therapy Theories: A Basic Overview Powerpoint (2024)

    2. Play Therapy Theories: A Basic Overview (2024)

    3. References

    1. Course Evaluation (Required)

    2. Quiz (Reqiured)

About this course

  • Free
  • 6 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

This Course Is Available Free of Charge

What Students Are Saying

5 star rating

Good. All students of play therapy, please watch!

Charis Wong

5 star rating

This was one of the Best things I have ever done! Thanks...

Michelle Stamps

Loved every seconed of it!

Loved every seconed of it!

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5 star rating

Brilliant course

Ashleigh Rielly

5 star rating

Very Informative!

Kayla Farlow

The content was very informative and the website was easy to use. Highly recommend!

The content was very informative and the website was easy to use. Highly recommend!

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