About this Event
The Alexander JFS: A Time for Play, Play Therapy Training Series is a curriculum of interactive and introductory level Play Therapy specific continuing education events. This series of trainings will teach practitioners nine foundational theories of Play Therapy and specific skills and interventions for effective and transformative Play Therapy.
Series participants are eligible to earn 154 hours of Play Therapy Instruction in the primary areas of focus that are required to obtain the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential.
The series is comprised of 20 face-to-face contact-hour Continuing Education events and 6 non-contact homework assignments from Fall 2023 to Spring 2024.
This series is designed to meet the Play Therapy instruction requirements for Play Therapy credentialing through the Association of Play Therapy. Prior knowledge of Play Therapy is helpful but not necessary. These events are intended for licensed mental health professionals and hours apply towards maintenance of mental health license.
The series is taught primarily by Steven L. Parks, LCSW-S, RPT-S, MBA
APT Approved Provider 19-582
NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider ACEP# 7296
Each Season 5 Training is on a Friday and begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM. Trainings will be at: Alexander JFS 4131 South Braeswood Dr. Houston, TX 77025
Season 5 trainings are scheduled to be face-to-face in-person events. Participants must attend the trainings in-person for the entire training to receive credit. Continuing Education hours (CEs) are provided for LPCs, LMFTs, and Social Workers.
*There will be a 60 minute break for lunch and lunch will NOT be provided by Alexander JFS.
*Purchasing a Season Pass grants participants guaranteed admission to all 20, six-hour contact training classes AND eligibility to complete up to 6 homework assignments over the course of the series to earn an additional 30 hours of non-contact continuing education hours. Those that purchase the Season Pass will also receive a binder of all course content and become eligible for up to 2 make-up passes in case of an excused absence.
1 August 11, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm The History & Ethical Practice of Play Therapy 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
2 August 25, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Basic Skills of Child Centered Play Therapy (Part 1 of 3) 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
3 September 8, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Advanced Skills of Child Centered Play Therapy (Part 2 of 3) 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
4 September 22, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Play Therapy Practice & Documentation
(Part 3 of 3) 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
5 October 6, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Adlerian Play Therapy Theory and Skills 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
6 October 20, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Polyvagal Theory and Play Therapy 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
7 November 3, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Psychoanalytic & Psychodynamic Play Therapy 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
8 November 17, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Jungian Play Therapy (JAPT) & SANDTRAY! 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
9 December 1, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Gestalt Play Therapy Theory & Skills 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
10 December 15, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Bereavement Play Therapy 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
Holiday Break!
11 January 5, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy -Behavioral Interventions (Part 1 of 2) 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
12 January 19, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy -Cognitive Interventions (Part 1 of 2) 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
13 February 9, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Filial and Family Play Therapy 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
14 February 23, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Developmental Play Therapy 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
15 March 8, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Trauma, EMDR, & Play Therapy 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
16 March 22, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Ecosystemic Play Therapy & Ethical Practice of Play Therapy 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
17 April 5, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Group Play Therapy 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
18 April 19, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Multicultural Play Therapy 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
19 May 3, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Child Psychopharmacology 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
20 May 17, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Integrative Practice of Play Therapy 6 Play Therapy Contact Hours
V. Terms and Conditions
a. Season Passes must be purchased in full by August 4, 2023
b. Participants that purchase a Season Pass must attend all trainings in-person
c. Only participants that purchase a Season Pass will be eligible to complete the homework assignments and submit them by the due date to receive Continuing Education Credit Hours. Homework Assignments must be completed by due date to receive these credit hours and no late assignments will be accepted. Participants that fail to submit assignments on or before the due date forfeit the opportunity to earn these credit hours.
d. Participants that purchase a Season Pass are eligible for up to two make-up passes in the event of a class absence. Each make-up pass will enable the participant to join a future training of the same or a similar topic. Make-up passes are available only to participants that have purchased the Season Pass.
e. 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.
f. Registration refunds must be requested at least 48 hours prior to the class date and only 75% of the purchase price will be refunded.
g. Registration refunds will NOT be made to parties who register but do not attend.
h. Participants requiring accommodations must submit a medical professional’s note specifying the required accommodations to [email protected] a minimum of 7 days prior to any training for which they have registered
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Alexander JFS, 4131 South Braeswood, Houston, United States
USD 3000.00
