Come join the Minnesota Association for Play Therapy and train with child therapy and parenting expert Dr. Ahou Line, LPC, RPT™, CSC, NCC, CCPT-S!Play therapists often state that involving parents is one of the most challenging aspects of their work (Ray, 2011). Through this workshop, attendees will review best practices for parent/caregiver consultations as well as engage in preparatory activities that will strengthen this skill for supporting children and measuring progress in play therapy.
Date: Wednesday October 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM CST
Cost: $40
Schedule: Training content from 6:00 - 8:00
CEs: This training is approved by the Minnesota Association for Play Therapy (APT Approved Provider 06-177) for 2 APT Non-Contact CEs. Play therapy credit may not be given to non-mental health professionals.
Format: This is a virtual event - so come train wherever it works for you!
Training Objectives:
- At the end of this workshop, play therapists will be able to discuss relevant research related to parent consultations.
- At the end of this workshop, play therapists will be able to discuss why it is difficult to work with parents in play therapy.
- At the end of this workshop, play therapists will be able to outline best practices for play therapy parent consultations according to research.
- At the end of this workshop, play therapists will be able to utilize proposed documentation model for preparing for play therapy parent consultations.
Meet Dr. Ahou Line:
Dr. Ahou Line, LPC, RPT™, CSC, NCC, CCPT-S is the founder of Parent Partnership Consulting and co-founder of a private practice in Dallas, a published author, former graduate professor, and speaker. Ahou has authored several peer-reviewed works and has been invited to speak on many topics including parent engagement and the multicultural implications of play therapy. Additionally, Ahou is the author of a forthcoming Routledge textbook which supports play therapists in their work with parents.
Refunds are not given for this online event. All requests for accommodations require your request to be on file in our office three weeks prior to the training date. Minnesota Association for Play Therapy will make reasonable efforts to accommodate participants with disabilities access to trainings. Any grievances with trainings can be directed to the Minnesota Association for Play Therapy.
