Course Description

Over the last few years, play therapists have supported children, youth, and their families while also navigating a global pandemic, upheaval in social systems, climate crises, changing and deepening political divides, which has resulted in dramatic changes in the way that we do the work. This three-hour recorded webinar will focus on taking the time to focus healing energy on ourselves, creating a safe place to process where we are in our careers, how we want to be as play therapists in and out of the playroom, and take the time to heal overwhelm, burnout, grief, and loss. Elements of the webinar will be highly interactive and supportive with opportunities for participants to engage in directive play therapy and somatic exercises.

Learning Objectives

1) Conceptualize focus and strategy for self-healing through play processes.

2) Discuss the use of imagery, metaphors, visualizations, somatic exploration through play therapy for self-healing.

3) Conceptualize sustainable methods for navigating burnout, grief, and loss experiences in play therapy work.

*Use this course for 3 APT non-contact hour Credit Hours under Special Topics or Applicant's Choice. 

About This Training:
This is a non-contact online/home study training that focuses on play therapy.

You will need internet access to complete this training. 

You will be asked to read through the PowerPoint (this is your training guide), you will also be asked to read articles/readings, watch video clips, and complete experiential activities. 

It’s expected that you will complete all the exercises and not skip over any parts of this training. Many of the exercises are referenced on the post exam at the end of the training. 

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].


Continuing Education:
This training is approved for 3 CE Hrs 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. 

- 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.


Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Course

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    1. Course PowerPoint

    2. Course Video Part 1

    3. Course Video: Part 2

    1. Course Evaluation (Required)

    2. Quiz (Required)

    3. Stay in Touch! Join the mailing list for course sales and updates

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About this course

  • $70.00
  • 7 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content

Instructor(s)

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]

Instructor Natascha Lawrence, M.A., RCC-ACS, BCRPT

(Fatima) Natascha Lawrence (she/her pronouns), M.A., RCC-ACS, BCRPT is a Registered Clinical Counsellor Supervisor, BC Registered Play Therapist, Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor and EMDR practitioner who specializes in neurodiversity, particularly FASD. She is a BIPOC clinician and educator of mixed Asian ancestry, an ADHDer, Queer, and has a mobility disability due to a chronic pain neurological condition. She is the co-founder of the FASD Institute. Most importantly, Natascha is the parent of two incredible neurodivergent children, one who has FASD.