Upcoming Workshops & Training
IN-PERSON & LIVE WEBINAR WORKSHOPS
Association for Play Therapy (APT) Approved Provider 18-565 ~ Texas LPC, LMFT, & LCSW Provider # No Longer Required
PRESENTER: Christina Villarreal-Davis, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC
DATE: May 2, 2024 & May 3, 2024 (Thursday & Friday)
TIME: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CENTRAL TIME
INVETMENT: $290.00 Professionals OR $240.00 Students & Associates
CE: Twelve (12) Contact CEs (in-person attendees only) OR Twelve (12) Live Webinar CEs (live webinar attendees only). NO PARTIAL CE PROVIDED. You must attend the entire training to receive CE certificate.
DESCRIPTION: This playful and engaging workshop will provide the foundational and basic elements of play therapy from a child-centered play therapy lens. First, a history of play therapy will be discussed through an interactive game. Second, we will dive into the therapeutic powers of play, the meaning and function of play, symbolic play, child development, key definitions of play therapy, and the neurobiology of play and play therapy. Third, a summary of key theoretical approaches in play therapy will be explored. Fourth, toy selection and setting up a playroom will be described. Lastly, key components of conducting a play therapy session and basic facilitative responses will be presented and practiced. Various instructional methods will be used to engage participants, including small group discussions, case examples throughout, video demonstration, and practice/role-play sessions.
WORKSHOP LEVEL: Beginner
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to…
Describe 3 key influences in the history of play therapy.
List the 20 therapeutic powers of play.
Recite 3 definitions of play therapy.
List and describe 2 key concepts of the meaning and functions of play, symbolic play, and child development as it relates to play therapy.
Prepare and set up a playroom with therapeutic toys and materials.
Briefly explain 5 seminal theories used in play therapy.
List and describe at least 3 non-verbal facilitative responses/skills used in play therapy.
Identify and describe the play therapy facilitative response/skill of tracking behaviors.
Identify and describe the play therapy facilitative responses/skills of reflecting content and feelings.
Identify and describe the play therapy facilitative response/skill of decision making/returning responsibility.
Identify and describe the play therapy facilitative response/skill of facilitating the relationship.
Identify and describe the play therapy facilitative response/skill of self-esteem building/encouragement.
APT TOPIC AREAS:
Play Therapy History - 1 CE/hr.
Play Therapy Seminal or Historically Significant Theories - 6 CE/hrs. (Based on CCPT; will review 5 other seminal theories)
Play Therapy Skills and Methods - 5 CE/hrs. (Based on CCPT)
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Day 1:
8:40-9:00 - Check-in/Sign-in
9:00-12:00 - History, Therapeutic Powers, Play Therapy Defined
12:00-1:00 - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:00-4:00 - Play, Symbolic Play, Child Development, Theories
Day 2:
8:40-9:00 - Check-in/Sign-in
9:00-12:00 - Playroom, Toys, Facilitative Responses/Skills
12:00-1:00 - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:00-4:00 - Facilitative Responses/Skills Cont.
NOTE: There is no official A.M. or P.M. break. A brief, 5-minute break may be taken and made up throughout workshop.
VIRTUAL PARTIPICANT REQUIREMENTS (for virtual attendees ONLY):
Video participation with camera on for the duration of webinar with legal name displayed.
Completion of post-test and evaluation prior to receiving CE certificate.
Attendees must hold a Master’s degree in a mental health field or are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a mental health field to qualify for a play therapy CE certificate.
LIVE WEBINAR ONLY CE PROVIDED. If you choose to leave your camera off or miss part of the training, then you are choosing not to receive CEs for this training as non-contact CEs will NOT be provided.
*This in-person and Live Webinar is limited to a total of 50 participants and interactive participation will be strongly encouraged.
PLAY THERAPY CE REQUIREMENTS:
Attendees must hold a Master’s degree in a mental health field or are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a mental health field to qualify for a play therapy CE certificate. Additional CE information is provided below.
PRESENTER: Christina Villarreal-Davis, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC
DATE: May 30, 2024 & May 31, 2024 (Thursday & Friday)
TIME: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CENTRAL TIME
INVETMENT: $290.00 Professionals OR $240.00 Students & Associates
CE: Twelve (12) Contact CEs (in-person attendees only) OR Twelve (12) Live Webinar CEs (live webinar attendees only). NO PARTIAL CE PROVIDED. You must attend the entire training to receive CE certificate.
DESCRIPTION: Will be added in late February
WORKSHOP LEVEL: Beginner
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to…TBD
APT TOPIC AREAS:
Play Therapy Seminal or Historically Significant Theories - 3 CE/hrs. (Based on Gestalt, Adlerian, & Cognitive Behavioral)
Play Therapy Skills and Methods - 3 CE/hrs. (Based on Gestalt, Adlerian, & Cognitive Behavioral)
Play Therapy Special Topics - 6 CE/hrs. (Based on other theoretical approaches, including SFBT, Narrative, and Family Systems)
PROGRAM SCHEDULE: TBD
Day 1:
8:40-9:00 - Check-in/Sign-in
9:00-12:00 -
12:00-1:00 - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:00-4:00 -
Day 2:
8:40-9:00 - Check-in/Sign-in
9:00-12:00 -
12:00-1:00 - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:00-4:00 -
NOTE: There is no official A.M. or P.M. break. A brief, 5-minute break may be taken and made up throughout workshop.
VIRTUAL PARTIPICANT REQUIREMENTS (for virtual attendees ONLY):
Video participation with camera on for the duration of webinar with legal name displayed.
Completion of post-test and evaluation prior to receiving CE certificate.
Attendees must hold a Master’s degree in a mental health field or are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a mental health field to qualify for a play therapy CE certificate.
LIVE WEBINAR ONLY CE PROVIDED. If you choose to leave your camera off or miss part of the training, then you are choosing not to receive CEs for this training as non-contact CEs will NOT be provided.
*This in-person and Live Webinar is limited to a total of 50 participants and interactive participation will be strongly encouraged.
PRESENTER: Becky Davenport, Ph.D., LMFT-S
DATE: July 19, 2024
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CENTRAL TIME
INVETMENT: $75.00 Professionals OR $60.00 Students & Associates
CE: Three (3) Contact CEs (in-person attendees only) OR Three (3) Live Webinar CEs (live webinar attendees only). NO PARTIAL CE PROVIDED. You must attend the entire training to receive CE certificate.
DESCRIPTION: Coming Soon!
WORKSHOP LEVEL: Beginner
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to…Coming Soon!
PROGRAM SCHEDULE: TBD
8:40-9:00 - Check-in
9:00-10:25 -
10:25-10:35 - BREAK
10:45-12:00 -
VIRTUAL PARTIPICANT REQUIREMENTS (for virtual attendees ONLY):
Video participation with camera on for the duration of webinar with legal name displayed.
Completion of post-test and evaluation prior to receiving CE certificate.
Attendees must hold a Master’s degree in a mental health field or are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a mental health field to qualify for a play therapy CE certificate.
LIVE WEBINAR ONLY CE PROVIDED. If you choose to leave your camera off or miss part of the training, then you are choosing not to receive CEs for this training as non-contact CEs will NOT be provided.