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These Play Therapy Courses are offered FREE of charge. PLAY around with them! Leave a review and I will send you a coupon for 10% off any of our 3 hour courses
Don't "just play" in your sessions - understand Play Therapy theory first
HINT: Don't rush to find techniques or interventions until you have a foundation in play therapy theory
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Creating a Sensory Affirming Office and Playroom (1 hour)
4.8 average rating (18 reviews)This free 1-hour recorded webinar from Dr. Robert Jason Grant focuses on creating a sensory friendly and affirming office and playroom. Information about toys and materials that can enhance the playroom is also provided.
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Journeying with Parents of Autistic Children: The Play Therapist's Role in Identification and Support (2 Hours)
4.9 average rating (13 reviews)This 2 hour course from Katie Bassiri reviews the first-hand experience of a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor's journey from autism professional to an autism parent and the crucial role a play therapist has in autism identification and support.
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Introduction to FirstPlay®: Theoretical Foundations (2 Hours)
5.0 average rating (6 reviews)This 2 hour course from FirstPlay creator, Dr. Janet Courtney provides an introduction and overview of FirstPlay® Therapy and the background “story” of its creation with its roots as an adapted Developmental Play Therapy model.
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Introduction to AutPlay Therapy (4 Hours)
4.9 average rating (39 reviews)SOCIAL DIVERSITY: This 4-hour recorded webinar from AutPlay creator, Dr. Robert Jason Grant provides basic information and an introduction to the AutPlay Therapy framework. Use this course for four hours of cultural and social diversity training.
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The Power of Parents in the Play Therapy Room (1 hour)
4.9 average rating (9 reviews)In this 1-hour recorded course from Clair Mellenthin, overcome your fears about inviting parents to participate in play therapy by learning skills to build a strong alliance with the parents and testing family-based play therapy interventions.
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Play Therapy Theories: A Basic Overview (1.5 Hours)
4.9 average rating (46 reviews)This 1.5 hour recorded course from Dr. Robert Jason Grant identifies the 10 seminal and historically significant play therapy theories identified by the Association for Play Therapy (APT).
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Neurodiversity Affirming Play Therapy (2.5 Hours)
4.8 average rating (30 reviews)Special Topics: This 2.5 hour recorded webinar explores the concepts and philosophy of being neurodiversity affirming within a play therapy framework. The term neurodiversity is examined along with neurodiversity principles.
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Understanding Ableism and Neurodiversity in Play Therapy (1.5 Hours)
4.9 average rating (42 reviews)This 1..5 hour course from Dr. Robert Jason Grant explores the concepts of ableism and neurodiversity within a play therapy framework. Learn how to support neurodiversity, and how ableism may manifest in play therapy work.
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Interested in being credentialed as a Registered Play Therapist™?
Credentialing in the U.S. is done through the Association for Play Therapy
Many courses on this website can be used to meet the educational requirements for the Association for Play Therapy's Registered Play Therapist™ or School-Based Registered Play Therapist™ credentials.
Look for the words "APT Approved Provider" and the provider number on the description of every course and on the course certificate.
Send any questions you have about credentialing requirements or your application status need directly to APT. Check their website frequently for changes or updates to any policies regarding credentialing and/or renewal. There are very specific requirements to become a Registered Play Therapist™
I recommend that you connect with a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™ in your town/state (or nationally) to help guide you through the process.