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
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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

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Learning Levels

  • Beginner

Friday, February 20, 2026

Hybrid Event - Register to attend
in-person or virtually!
Calming Communities Counseling & Wellness
16225 PARK TEN PL, HOUSTON, TX, 77084
Live Interactive Webinar

09:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST

$30.00
EARN 3 CE Credit Hours
Click Here to Register

About the speaker

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours including

 Play Therapy Hour
 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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Disclosure

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
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PLANNERS AND REVIEWER
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FACULTY
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