Play Therapy Week 2021

Play Therapy with Sexually Abused Children and Adolescents

Presented by Sharolyn Wallace, PhD, LCSW, RPT-S, IMH-E® 

This workshop will provide participants with core play therapy fundamentals for working with children and adolescents who have experienced sexual abuse. Experiential, theoretically sound play therapy methodologies will be presented, discussed, and practiced during the workshop. Participants can expect play therapy techniques covering CBT, Gestalt, and Adlerian methodologies.

Learning Objectives: 

Participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the core fundamentals in addressing sexual abuse in play therapy.

2. Analyze CBT, Gestalt, and Adlerian play therapy methodologies within this population.

3. Design play therapy treatment objectives with interventions for children and adolescents that have experienced sexual abuse.

Level of training: Intermediate

3 APT Non Contact CEs - Play Therapy Special Topics

About our presenter: 

Sharolyn Wallace PhD, LCSW, RPT-S, IMH-E® has worked with children and families for over 30 years. She has served on the APT Board of Directors and OKAPT. Dr. Wallace has authored six children’s books and APT magazine articles. She is the Professor of Human Services at Tulsa Community College and Faculty Director for the Center for Addiction Prevention and Recovery Support.

VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual meeting so participants can see each other. Participants will be awarded NON-CONTACT CE upon successful completion of a post test.

AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph (screen shot), video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than January 11, 2021. Cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds or partial refunds will be considered after January 11, 2021.

Play Therapy Week 2021

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Your company logo with link to your website on our sponsor page. 
• Opportunity to provide a digital flyer/pamphlet to all attendees.
• Promotion of your company on our Facebook page (graphic or photo and verbiage provided by company).
• 3 complimentary sessions during Play Therapy Week 2021 (three (3) sessions for one individual or one session for three (3) individuals.

Play Therapy with Sexually Abused Children and Adolescents presented by Sharolyn Wallace, Ph.D., RPT-S

Monday, February 8, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AZ Time

Sensory Processing and Self Regulation in Play Therapy presented by Kim Vander Dussen, PsyD, RPT-S

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AZ Time

Introduction to Puppet Play Therapy presented by Elizabeth Kjellstrand Hartwig, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT, RPT-S

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 | 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. AZ Time

Culture, Metaphors, and Play Therapy: Finding the Rainbows of Resilience through Life’s Storms presented by Joyce C. Mills, PhD

Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AZ Time

Ethical Decision-Making in Play Therapy – Applications for In-Person Services and Telehealth presented by Jeff Ashby, Ph.D., RPT-S

Friday, February 12, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AZ Time

Introduction to the Use of Sandtray in Play Therapy, Part A  presented by Theresa Fraser

Friday, February 12, 2021 | 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. AZ Time

Play Therapy Supervision presented by Teri V. Krull, LCSW, RPT-S, DCSW (NSAW)

Saturday, February 13, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AZ Time

Applying Sandtray Healing Tools Across the Lifespan in the Play Therapy Space, Part B presented by Theresa Fraser

Saturday, February 13, 2021 | 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. AZ Time

3 APT Non Contact CEs per Session (24 Total CE)

VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual meeting so participants can see each other. Participants will be awarded NON-CONTACT CE upon successful completion of a post test.

AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph (screen shot), video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than January 11, 2021. Cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds or partial refunds will be considered after January 11, 2021.

Play Therapy Week 2021

Sensory Processing and Self Regulation in Play Therapy

Presented by Kim Vander Dussen, Psy.D., RPT-S 

Understanding the sensory systems and how their function and dysfunction impact children in play therapy is a crucial competency to develop. In this workshop participants will be exposed to play therapy interventions designed to teach them about their own sensory profile and that of children in play therapy while learning how to use sensory experiences to facilitate co-regulation.

Learning Objectives: 

Participants will be able to:

1. identify the 8 sensory systems.

2. describe interoception and its relationship to symptoms present in children in play therapy.

3. identify and describe at least 5 sensory based play therapy interventions.

Level of training: Intermediate

3 APT Non Contact CEs - Play Therapy Skills/Play Therapy Special Topics

About our presenter: 

Kim Vander Dussen, Psy. D., RPT-S is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Chicago School of  Professional Psychology | Irvine. There she serves as full time faculty member and Coordinator of the Child and Adolescent Psychology concentration in the program. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Association for Play Therapy and former President of the California Branch of the Association for Play Therapy. Dr. Vander Dussen is a licensed psychologist and registered play therapist and supervisor. She is certified in EMDR and as a Level 1 clinician in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics developed by the Child Trauma Academy. She has certificates in Play Therapy and Infant and Toddler Mental Health.  Dr. Vander Dussen also serves on the faculty of UCSD’s Play Therapy Certificate Program. She is in private practice and specializes in the treatment of trauma, attachment, and children with developmental disabilities and a frequent presenter at local and national conferences on child and adolescent related topics. 

VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual meeting so participants can see each other. Participants will be awarded NON-CONTACT CE upon successful completion of a post test.

AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph (screen shot), video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than January 11, 2021. Cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds or partial refunds will be considered after January 11, 2021.

Play Therapy Week 2021

Introduction to Puppet Play Therapy

Presented by Elizabeth Kjellstrand Hartwig, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT, RPT-S 

Puppets can be used by children in play therapy as an experiential tool for expressing their thoughts and feelings. This interactive workshop will introduce practitioners to the creative modality of puppets in play therapy. Participants will learn about the benefits of using puppets with children. The presenter will also introduce practitioners to two interactive play therapy interventions using puppets. Practitioners will create a dragon puppet to use as a bibliotherapy tool. All practitioners are invited to also bring a puppet to introduce at the training. 

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:

1. Describe puppet play therapy
2. Identify benefits of using puppets with children
3. Explore the “Choose a Puppet” intervention
4. Create a dragon puppet for puppet bibliotherapy

Level of training: Foundational

3 APT Non Contact CEs - Play Therapy Skills/Methods

About our presenter: 

Elizabeth Kjellstrand Hartwig, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT, RPT-S, is an Associate Professor at Texas State University. She is the author of Solution-Focused Play Therapy: A Strengths-Based Approach to Play Therapy, director of the Texas State University Animal-Assisted Counseling Academy, and a Past President of the Texas Association for Play Therapy. 

VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual meeting so participants can see each other. Participants will be awarded NON-CONTACT CE upon successful completion of a post test.

AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph (screen shot), video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than January 11, 2021. Cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds or partial refunds will be considered after January 11, 2021.

Play Therapy Week 2021

Culture, Metaphors, and Play Therapy: Finding the Rainbows of Resilience through Life's Storms

Presented by Joyce C. Mills, Ph.D., LMFT, RPT-S 

Trauma and attachment have been major focuses in our field of child, adolescent, and family play therapy in recent years. However, two areas often overlooked or minimized are the sociocultural view of how historical oppression and cultural resilience have impacted the healing process with children, adolescents, and families. Utilizing the resiliency-focused principles of Milton H. Erickson, Transcultural teachings, and elements of the StoryPlay® model, this play therapy webinar will provide participants with a socio-cultural lens through which to expand their ability to develop and utilize culturally respectful metaphors and creativity into their play therapy practice. Participants will be able to explore their own beliefs, spirituality, cultures of origin, stories, and traditions, and how they impact their work as play therapists. 

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:

1. Activate a sense of hope and positive therapeutic attachment in the first play therapy session.
2. Identify five cultural elements that impact our work as Play Therapists.
3. Recognize, utilize, and nurture inner strengths as seeds for developing a storytelling metaphor for children and adolescents in Play Therapy
4. Discuss a culturally respectful StoryCrafts that can promote healing in play therapy.

Level of training: All

3 APT Non Contact CEs - Culture/Play Therapy Special Topics/Applicant's Choice

About our presenter: 

Joyce C. Mills, Ph.D. LMFT, RPT-S Founder of the StoryPlay® Certification Training Program, Co-director: Phoenix Institute of Ericksonian Therapy. She is an internationally recognized transcultural trainer, program development specialist and author: Therapeutic Metaphors for Children and the Child Within 2^nd edition, Reconnecting to the Magic of Life, Little Tree, Gentle Willow and Butterfly Wisdom. 

VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual meeting so participants can see each other. Participants will be awarded NON-CONTACT CE upon successful completion of a post test.

AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph (screen shot), video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than January 11, 2021. Cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds or partial refunds will be considered after January 11, 2021.

Play Therapy Week 2021

Ethical Decision-Making in Play Therapy - Applications for In-Person Services and Telehealth

Presented by Jeff Ashby, Ph.D., RPT-S 

There are new ethical challenges in providing services during these unique times.  In this experiential workshop, participants will review ethical theories and models of ethical decision-making relevant to in-person and telehealth play therapy applications.  Special emphasis will be placed on developing professionals’ understanding of decision-making processes used in arriving at ethical courses of action in four primary areas of emphasis in professional ethics codes and the APT Practice Guidelines.  

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:

1. list the assumptions and theories behind ethical decision making models,
2. identify and explain a practical model for ethical decision-making in play therapy,
3. explain how ethical decision-making models can apply to issues of informed consent in play therapy,
4. explain how ethical decision-making models can apply to issues of competence in play therapy,
5. explain how ethical decision-making models can apply to issues of confidentiality in play therapy,
6. explain how ethical decision-making models can apply to issues of dual relationships in play therapy.

Level of training: Foundational

3 APT Non Contact CEs - Ethics/Play Therapy Special Topics/Applicant's Choice

About our presenter: 

Dr. Jeff Ashby is a Professor in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University. He is the Director of GSU’s Play Therapy Training Institute, the Co-Director of Center for the Study of Stress, Trauma, and Resilience, a licensed psychologist, a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology.  

VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual meeting so participants can see each other. Participants will be awarded NON-CONTACT CE upon successful completion of a post test.

AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph (screen shot), video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than January 11, 2021. Cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds or partial refunds will be considered after January 11, 2021.

Play Therapy Week 2021

Introduction to the Use of Sandtray in Play Therapy, Part A

Presented by Theresa Fraser, CYC-P, CPT-S, RP, MA, RCT

This two-part training will explore the history of sandtray as a play therapy modality. When working with sandtray, it is important that practitioners understand the importance of image selection and witnessing the sandtray process as part of a play therapy session. Practitioners will be able to create their own sandtray, while also experiencing the act of witnessing another's sandtray creation. This play therapy modality can be a key component in the play therapy process, both for client and therapist. Come prepared with the needed materials to create your own sandtray.

REQUIREMENTS: Click here to download the list of tools needed for this training.

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:

1. Review the history of this play therapy modality. 
2. Discuss required healing tools for sandtray play therapy work including images that reflect diversity(black, indigenous, people of colour and other marginalized communities) 
3. Review the phases of witnessing a sandtray play therapy session according to De Domencio's Sandtray Worldplay method.
4. Practice building and witnessing a simulated sandtray play therapy session with another Play Therapist in an online breakout room.

Level of training: Foundational

3 APT Non Contact CEs - Play Therapy Special Topics

About our presenter: 

Theresa Fraser studied sandtrayworldplay with Gisela De Domenico for 6 years, studied Play Therapy foundation training with CAPT and is a certified Play Therapist Supervisor in Canada and Australia. She has taught face to face Sandtray workshops in Canada , the US and the UK. She co-facilitates online introductory sandtray training for Australian therapists. Theresa is currently finishing her PhD on the use of Sandtray with older adults. She contributes to the sandtray play therapy community as President of the Canadian Association for Play Therapy and is on the Board of World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals. Click here for her list of publications. Theresa is also known for her work with individuals who have complex trauma integrating SSP, neurofeedback and EMDR with play therapy.

VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual meeting so participants can see each other. Participants will be awarded NON-CONTACT CE upon successful completion of a post test.

AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph (screen shot), video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than January 11, 2021. Cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds or partial refunds will be considered after January 11, 2021.

Play Therapy Week 2021

Play Therapy Supervision

Presented by Teri V. Krull, LCSW, RPT-S

The Association for Play Therapy (APT) has revised the criteria for supervision for aspiring Registered Play Therapists. In this workshop, attention will be given to the essential elements of play therapy supervision as it relates to professional growth and skill of the developing play therapist in relationship to the advanced criteria of the RPT certification.

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:

1. Discuss skills and criteria necessary for play therapy supervision.

2. Discuss documentation tools suitable for play therapy supervision.

3. Discuss specific issues unique to play therapy supervision.

Level of training: Intermediate

3 APT Non Contact CEs - Supervision

About our presenter: 

Teri V. Krull, LCSW, RPT-S, DCSW (NASW) has a 35-year play therapy private practice treating children and providing consultation to professionals and parents. A member of APT since 1985 and a co-founder and first president of the Arizona APT, she served 6 years on the APT Board; chaired the APT Board of Directors (2000), and is currently a board member of the National APT Foundation. Teri is an international presenter in play therapy, parent coach, and has produced 4 educational play therapy films for long distance learning. In 2010 she was honored with the Arizona District and State NASW Lifetime Achievement Award. Teri is licensed in both Arizona and Maryland. 

VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual meeting so participants can see each other. Participants will be awarded NON-CONTACT CE upon successful completion of a post test.

AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph (screen shot), video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than January 11, 2021. Cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds or partial refunds will be considered after January 11, 2021.

Play Therapy Week 2021

Applying Sandtray Healing Tools Across the Lifespan in the Play Therapy Space, Part B

Presented by Theresa Fraser, CYC-P, CPT-S, RP, MA, RCT

Human experiences across the lifespan are frequently expressed in the creation of a sandtray. Part B of this two-part training will focus on the required healing tools for sandtray play therapy. Participants can expect to explore the standards and protocol for this specific play therapy method and learn the art of witnessing a sandtray creation.

Part B of this two-part training is only open to those who have taken Part A, or who have taken an introductory sandtray training previously. You must have some prior sandtray experience prior to taking Part B.

REQUIREMENTS: Click here to download the list of tools needed for this training.

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:

1. Discuss required healing tools for sandtray play therapy work including images that reflect diversity(black, indigenous, people of colour and other marginalized communities) 

2. Review the importance of finding healing tools that express human experiences across the lifespan.

3. Discuss how to utilize the sand tray play therapy method (standard practices and protocols) with individuals across the lifespan including self.

4. Practice building and witnessing a simulated sandtray play therapy session with another Play Therapist in an online breakout room.

Level of training: Intermediate

3 APT Non Contact CEs - Play Therapy Special Topics

About our presenter: 

Theresa Fraser studied sandtrayworldplay with Gisela De Domenico for 6 years, studied Play Therapy foundation training with CAPT and is a certified Play Therapist Supervisor in Canada and Australia. She has taught face to face Sandtray workshops in Canada , the US and the UK. She co-facilitates online introductory sandtray training for Australian therapists. Theresa is currently finishing her PhD on the use of Sandtray with older adults. She contributes to the sandtray play therapy community as President of the Canadian Association for Play Therapy and is on the Board of World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals. Click here for her list of publications. Theresa is also known for her work with individuals who have complex trauma integrating SSP, neurofeedback and EMDR with play therapy.

VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual meeting so participants can see each other. Participants will be awarded NON-CONTACT CE upon successful completion of a post test.

AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph (screen shot), video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than January 11, 2021. Cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds or partial refunds will be considered after January 11, 2021.

Utilizing Reality Play Therapy to Explore a Child’s Quality World

Presented by Eric S. Davis, PhD, NCC, SB-RPT

Helping children discover, understand, and develop healthy ways to meet their wants and needs is key to mental health. This workshop is designed to explore the use of reality play therapy with children.  By combining play therapy materials such as sand tray, puppets, and art with the reality therapy-based quality world technique, play therapists can gain new perspectives for addressing wants, needs, and behaviors through a developmentally appropriate tool.  The workshop is designed to be experiential and to assist play therapists in adding techniques of reality therapy to their play therapy repertoire.  

Learning Objectives: 

Participants will be able to:

1. describe the use of three of play therapy-based materials including sand tray, puppets, and art.

2. identify 3 key concepts of choice theory and reality therapy as a child-based play therapy approach.

3. demonstrate effective integration of play therapy and reality therapy aspects to work with children.

Level of training: Beginner - Intermediate

3 CONTACT CEs - Play Therapy Special Topics

About our presenter: Dr. Eric Davis is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida. He completed his PhD in Counselor Education at the University of Florida in 2010. He is a certified school counselor in Florida as well as a National Certified Counselor and Registered School-Based Play Therapist. Dr. Davis has worked with numerous students and families during his time as a professional school counselor, supervisor, and counselor educator. Dr. Davis’ research interests and experiences include school counselor pedagogy, working with illness-related trauma, creative pedagogy and counseling, and play therapy training and application.  

AZAPT Members $45; Nonmember Guests $55

Limited to 40 participants.

VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual meeting so participants can see each other. Participants will be awarded CONTACT CE upon successful completion of a post test. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, this one-time online event has been approved by APT for 3 CONTACT CE Hours.

AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph, video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than March 1, 2021. Cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds after March 1, 2021.