Using Board Games in Play Therapy

Board games can provide structure and safety to non-directive play including trauma play. They also provide openings for skill building, self-worth building, and social navigation exercises. Participants will learn about ways to utilize board games both indirectively and directively.
1. Participants will identify 3-5 goals that can be supported by boardgames within their theoretical orientation.
2. Participants will describe the role board games play in trauma play.
3. Participants will describe the role board games play in skill building for social navigation and self-regulation.
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Learning Objectives

  • 1. Participants will identify 3-5 goals that can be supported by boardgames within their theoretical orientation.
  • 2. Participants will describe the role board games play in trauma play.
  • 3. Participants will describe the role board games play in skill building for social navigation and self-regulation.

Target Audience

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

Learning Levels

  • Play Therapist
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Live Interactive Webinar

09:00 AM CDT - 12:00 PM CDT

EARN 3 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

Association For Play Therapy
Association For Play Therapy
APT Approved Provider 22-677
Agency qualifies for Texas LPC CE credit.

CE Process Info

APT Skills and Methods

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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