Lunch, Learn, and Let's Play!
Join us for a virtual session where we'll discuss the basics of child centered play therapy! This training counts for 2 CEU hours!
Date and time
Location
Online
Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
Lunch, Learn, and Let's Play!
Sponsor Name: Connect Counseling Center
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Time: 12pm-2pm CST
Location: Virutal
Cost: $60
Non-Contact Play Therapy Credit Hours: 2 *Play therapy credit may not be awarded to non-mental health professionals APT Approved Provider 21-642
Contact NBCC Hours: 2
Connect Counseling Center, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7560. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Connect Counseling Center, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs
Led by: Dr. Jennifer Castner, PhD, LPC-MHSP-S, ACS, NBCC, RPT
Content Description: This 2-hour virtual training is an introduction or reminder for clinicians and graduate students about the basic principles and techniques of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). CCPT offers a non-directive, empathic, and developmentally responsive approach to working with children through their natural language of play. Participants will explore the theoretical framework, core skills, therapeutic benefits, and practical considerations for integrating CCPT into clinical settings. Through case examples, video demonstrations, and interactive discussion, attendees will gain essential knowledge for ethically and effectively supporting children’s emotional and behavioral needs using this evidence-based model.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Define the theoretical foundations and key principles of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).
- Describe the essential skills and therapist roles involved in conducting CCPT sessions.
- Identify appropriate materials and environmental considerations for a child-centered play therapy setting.
- Recognize the therapeutic benefits and potential limitations of using CCPT with diverse child populations.
- Discuss basic ethical and cultural considerations relevant to implementing CCPT in clinical practice.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
Connect Counseling Center, LLC will make every effort to work with you and resolve issues related to refunds or cancellations. Due to the nature of this training, materials will be purchased prior to the training for the purposes of experiential activities. Therefore, we are not able to offer a refund within 48 hours of the date of the training unless the refund is requested due to unforeseen illness. We also incur a processing fee for the training and may ask that you retain the processing fee at the time of refund.