A Time for Play: Group Play Therapy

Group Play Therapy

This continuing education event reviews various Play Therapy theories that can be utilized in the context of Play Therapy Groups. Participants will learn methods and skills for forming, assessing, facilitating, and evaluating Play Therapy Groups. Participants will practice group Play Therapy skills and interventions in an interactive learning format. Training will be live and in-person only. Completion of a Post-Test and Evaluation  are required for participants to earn APT Approved Play Therapy CE hours. Download full course details.

Learning Objectives  

At the end of this workshop, the learner will be able to:    

1. Recite the core theoretical concepts of Play Therapy that match well with group modalities
2. Identify best practices for forming and facilitating Play Therapy groups
3. Identify best practices for assessing and evaluating Play Therapy groups
4. Demonstrate basic knowledge of group Play Therapy methods and skills
5. Describe how Play Therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to engage multiple group members with different presenting problems
6. Assess when Group Play Therapy is an appropriate intervention for a client

Primary Areas (Hours) of Focus Instruction:

• Play Therapy History:  0
• Play Therapy Seminal Theories: 3
• Play Therapy Skills & Methods: 3
• Play Therapy Special Topics: 0
• Play Therapy Culture & Diversity: 0
• TOTAL: 6

Terms & Conditions:

• Alexander JFS reserves the right to cancel any of these training in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If such a cancellation occurs, Alexander JFS will attempt to notify registrants and offer an alternative training opportunity or refund all registration fees.
• Registration refunds must be requested at least 48 hours prior to the class date and only 75% of the purchase price will be refunded.
• Registration refunds will NOT be made to parties who register but do not attend or do not contact the organizer 24 hours in advance.
• Participants requiring accommodations must submit a medical professional’s note specifying the required accommodations to PlayTherapyTraining@jfshouston.org a minimum of 7 days prior to any training for which they have registered.

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Credentialing Process:

For questions regarding the credentialing process please refer to the APT Credentialing Standards for the Registered Play Therapist by the Association for Play Therapy. Please check the website regularly for updates to the credentialing requirements and process.

It is the responsibility of the participant to review and follow the instructions and guidelines of Association for Play Therapy to apply for and attain all requirements for Registered Play Therapist credential. Alexander JFS is not responsible for completing the credentialing applications of participants and cannot guarantee that participant’s applications will be approved.

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