Ready! Set! Play! An Introduction to Play Therapy

Phase I: 6 CEs – CORE Curriculum Course
​* This training counts as 6 hours of APT Approved Training (3 hours of History, 2 hours of Seminal Theories, & 1 hour of Skills/Methods)
Trainer: April Duncan, MSW, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist

If you’re unsure what the term “play therapy” really means, then this is the course for you! This one day workshop gives participants a core understanding of play therapy and how it can be applied in various settings and populations. Attendees will explore the history of play therapy and the core components of being a culturally competent play therapist. Time will be spent practicing interventions aimed at accelerating the cognitive and social-emotional growth of children and adolescents.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn how to distinguish the difference between directive and non-directive play therapy.
2. Take part in specific interventions that can be applied to individual, group, and family play therapy.
3. Evaluate cultural considerations in play therapy.
4. Discuss the historical context behind play therapy.
5. Examine approved toys to use in child-centered play therapy sessions. 
6. Analyze ways to set up a playroom in a variety of settings. 

Please note: *Attendees are reminded that registration for a training must be cancelled within 48 hours of payment in order to receive a FULL refund* To request a change to a training, please email us at stlplaytherapy@gmail.com. Cancellations that are made seven days before the training date will given the option for either a refund less a $25 administration fee or a credit towards a future training. The refund amount will be for the amount paid for the training less a $25 administration fee.  All refunds will be mailed 60 days after request.  For persons requesting a credit, they will receive an individualized code for the amount to be used for a future training.

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Trainings will be held at: 1123 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63101. All full day trainings run from 9 AM to 4:00 PM, with a lunch break between 12-1pm.  Please note that while many trainings are on Thursdays and Fridays, in an effort to accommodate requests, some trainings fall on different days of the week.