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Ready! Set! Play! An Introduction to Play Therapy

February 12th, 2022  9:00am-4:00pm CST
Phase I: 6 CEs – CORE Curriculum Course - Webinar

​* 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: Dr. April Duncan, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

If you’re unsure what the term “play therapy” really means, then this is the course for you! This introductory webinar gives participants a core understanding of play therapy and its application across 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 play-based interventions aimed at accelerating the cognitive and social-emotional growth of children and adolescents in the playroom. Virtual applications of teleplay therapy techniques will also be explored.
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Learning Objectives:
  1. Compare the difference between directive and non-directive play therapy. 
  2. Assess play-based interventions that can be applied to individual, group, and family play therapy.
  3. Identify cultural considerations in play therapy.
  4. Discuss the historical context of play therapy.
  5. List approved toys to use in child-centered play therapy sessions.
  6. Analyze teleplay strategies to implement in virtual play therapy sessions.
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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.
St. Louis Play Therapy Institute is an APT Approved Provider (#14-386) for play therapy training for local professionals. Founded by April Duncan, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S and Sarah Lehman, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S, we pride ourselves on quality play therapy training at accessible prices.

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