Advanced Skills for Play Therapy with Child Survivors of Trauma

Advanced Skills for Play Therapy with Child Survivors of Trauma

When equipped with knowledge and skills to conceptualize the sequelae of trauma, play therapists can better address children’s trauma.

By Angela Medellin

Date and time

Saturday, September 20 · 9am - 4pm CDT

Location

Hyatt Place San Antonio-North/Stone Oak

1610 East Sonterra Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78258

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration and Breakfast

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Advanced Skills for Play Therapy with Child Survivors of Trauma

Participants will describe how trauma impacts various domains of functioning (somatic, relational, emotional, and cognitive) Participants will identify relevant neuroscientific principles and models...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Advanced Skills for Play Therapy with Child Survivors of Trauma

Participants will understand how states of regulation/dysregulation impact a child survivor’s engagement in the playroom Participants will discuss caregiver consultation for child survivors of trauma...

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

Advanced Skills for Play Therapy with Child Survivors of Trauma

Date: Saturday September 20th, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: HYATT PLACE NORTH STONE OAK

1610 E. Sonterra Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78258

Play therapy provides opportunities for children to experience safety, connection, and free

expression – all imperative processes for trauma recovery in children. When equipped with

advanced knowledge and skills to conceptualize the sequelae of trauma, play therapists can better address children’s trauma responses. In this workshop, participants will learn about the effects of trauma and apply advanced skills to use in play therapy with child survivors of trauma.

Frequently asked questions

Cancellations and Refunds

Registration refunds will NOT be made to parties who register but do not attend or do not request a refund from the organizer 48 hours in advance.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The presenter of this Continuing Education event has no commercial investment or financial relationship to the Association for Play Therapy.

Cancellation Policy

Mind Works reserves the right to cancel any of these training in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If such a cancellation occurs, Mind Works will attempt to notify registrants and refund all registration fee.

Participation

Mind Works Continuing Education events are professional trainings developed for master's level mental health clinicians and students. Play Therapy credit available to mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health program.

Continuing Education

Mind Works is an APT Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education. This event is structured to be in compliance with all Approved Provider Criteria and Standards of the Association for Play Therapy.

Food Allergies

Please notify Mind Works within 72 hours before the event regarding food allergies. Email angela@mindworkstx.com

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Organized by

Angela Medellin