Understanding the Therapeutic Powers of Play in Play Therapy
This 3-hour recorded course from Dr. Clair Mellenthin explores the therapeutic powers of play and how to fosters communication, emotion regulation, relationships, and personal strengths. Gain hands-on interventions for your play therapy practice!
$75
Explore where play therapy started to understand how it has grown! PS - If you are working towards your play therapy credential, this is a REQUIRED Course!
This 3-hour recorded course with Dr. Robert Jason Grant will explore the early beginnings and references of what is now modern-day play therapy.The emergence of play therapy theories (child centered play therapy and filial therapy) will be covered.
$70
This 2-hour recorded workshop with Dr. Jodi Mullen takes the participant on a journey through the formation of play therapy and introduce various approaches and styles for using play therapy. *History is a required course for the RPT credential!
$60
Take the short (free) tour of the seminal play therapy theories OR really dive into each one in more detail! Learn about Prescriptive Play Therapy and how to tailor your play therapy approach for the children you serve!
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).
Free
This 6 hour course from Dr. Robert Jason Grant provides an in-depth focus on the 10 seminal and historically significant theories of play therapy. Further discussion includes how to align with and find your best fit in theory implementation.
$90
This 6 hour course teaches Prescriptive Play Therapy; learn how to meet the unique therapeutic needs of children, families, and groups using evidence-based play therapy strategies tailored to each client.
$180
EXPERT OPINION: Everyone needs a basic understanding of Child-Centered Play Therapy
This 6.5 hour course AND workbook from Dr. Jodi Mullen provides the foundations for creating a trusting therapeutic relationship with children using child-centered play therapy. Begin (or refresh) your play therapy career with seminal theory training
$195
In this 2-hour recorded webinar with Dr. Jodi Mullen, participants will learn how to identify and understand the themes that emerge in the play of children during play therapy sessions.
$60
Revitalize your play therapy practice with Dr. Jodi Mullen in this self-paced, 21-day course! You'll cover all the essential topics of a child-centered play therapy practice and remember why you fell in love with play therapy!
$199
In this 4 hour recorded workshop, Dr. Jodi Mullen discusses the basics, surprises, and challenges of virtual play therapy, along with practical strategies to combat online fatigue.
$120
Is a more directive approach for you? Explore Adlerian Play Therapy
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This 6.5 hour recorded training from Robyn Reyna is designed to give play therapists a basic understanding of the history and theoretical principals underlying Adlerian Play Therapy.
$120
This 4 hour-recorded training from Robyn Reyna is an intermediate level training in Adlerian play therapy designed to deepen a therapist’s skills at treatment planning and applying play therapy strategies for meeting treatment goals.
$90
This 3 hour recorded training from Robyn Reyna in Advanced Adlerian Play Therapy Strategies and Case Conceptualization. This training includes techniques specific to addressing temperament and lifestyle as strengths rather than obstacles.
$75
Understanding the use of Touch, Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices, managing the BIG things come up in the playroom
In this 3.5 hour course, with Dr. Janet Courtney, gain an overview of the topic of touch in child psychotherapy sessions, the current research and neurobiology of touch related to oxytocin and cortisol, affective touch and mirror neurons.
$95
In this 2 hour recorded workshop, Dr. Jodi Mullen describes ethical considerations play therapists should prepare for, explains Virginia Axline's 8 Basic Principles and how they apply to ethics in play therapy settings.
$50
This 3-hour recorded course with Dr. Robert Jason Grant and Natascha Lawrence explores common ethical issues that can manifest in play therapy work and highlights best practices from professional boards.
$70
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.
Free
Special Topics: This 2.5 hour recorded webinar explores the concepts and philosophy of being neurodiversity affirming within a child and play therapy framework. The term neurodiversity is examined along with neurodiversity principles.
Free
In this 3-hour recorded workshop, Ashley Lawson explains how to recognize signs of abuse and neglect in play therapy sessions, engage in ethical reporting practices, and collaborate effectively with child protection agencies.
$75
