Working in Schools with Play Therapy

Phase III: 5.5 CEs At-Will Webinar
* This training counts as 5.5 hours of APT Approved Training (1 hr of Seminal Theories, 2 hrs of Special Topics and 2.5 hrs of Skills & Methods)
Trainer: Sarah Lehman, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Play therapy in schools can be challenging, including integrating play therapy techniques into the school day and working with various school staff.  This webinar will provide participants the foundation for conducting play therapy sessions within the school environment for students of varying ages, abilities, and needs.  Time will be spent exploring the benefits and challenges of working with students during the school day, as well as the importance of collaboration with staff members of other disciplines.  Information on the School-Based Registered Play Therapist (SB-RPT) certification will also be reviewed.

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Learning Objectives:

1. Identify 2 ways to provide play therapy services within the school system to students across the lifespan.
2. Plan how to translate play therapy goals into “school speak”.
3. Assess how to effectively select play therapy toys appropriate for the school setting.
4. Critique 3 ways to make the playroom mobile.
5. Analyze the benefits and challenges of school-based play therapy.
6. Compile ways to advocate and promote play therapy within the school setting to administrators, staff, & families.

Participant Expectations:

• Participants will be redirected to Teachable to purchase webinar.
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• This Webinar is Watch At-Will meaning participants are responsible for watching the webinar on their own time.
• After participants complete the webinar, they will need to complete the accompanying quiz and course evaluation to receive CEs.