Playing to Heal: Orienting to play therapy principles
Description: A three-hour training covering the basic principles of play therapy as related to 1) the effectiveness of play therapy, 2) the therapeutic powers of play, 3) the difference between directive and non-directive play therapy.
Objectives: Play therapists will verbalize an understanding of how and why play therapy is effective in order to be able to promote an understanding of play therapy to their clients and their communities. Play therapists will discuss the therapeutic powers of play in the context of example play therapy sessions within breakout groups. Play therapists will li...Read morest the differences between directive and non-directive play therapy including their definition, ideal populations for use, and theories that focus on each type. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Play therapists will verbalize an understanding of how and why play therapy is effective in order to be able to promote an understanding of play therapy to their clients and their communities.
- Play therapists will discuss the therapeutic powers of play in the context of example play therapy sessions within breakout groups.
- Play therapists will list the differences between directive and non-directive play therapy including their definition, ideal populations for use, and theories that focus on each type.
Target Audience
Learning Levels
- Beginner
Friday, February 20, 2026
in-person or virtually!
16225 PARK TEN PL, HOUSTON, TX, 77084
09:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST
CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours including
0 Play Therapy Hour
0 History & Theories Hour
CE Process Info
APT Special Topics Credit
APT Approved Provider 22-677
Training is provided by a Texas LPC-S and counts for the minimum 50% approved provider requirement of the Texas Administrative Code.
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- Complete evaluation forms for the event
- Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format
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