better address children’s trauma.
About this Event
Advanced Skills for Play Therapy with Child Survivors of Trauma
Date: Saturday September 20th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: HYATT PLACE NORTH STONE OAK
1610 E. Sonterra Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78258
Play therapy provides opportunities for children to experience safety, connection, and free
expression – all imperative processes for trauma recovery in children. When equipped with
advanced knowledge and skills to conceptualize the sequelae of trauma, play therapists can better address children’s trauma responses. In this workshop, participants will learn about the effects of trauma and apply advanced skills to use in play therapy with child survivors of trauma.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Advanced Skills for Play Therapy with Child Survivors of Trauma
Info: Participants will describe how trauma impacts various domains of functioning (somatic,
relational, emotional, and cognitive)
Participants will identify relevant neuroscientific principles and models applicable to
play therapy with child survivors of trauma
Participants will discuss nondirective and directive play therapy approaches as well as
interventions and techniques to address symptomatology associated with childhood
trauma
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Advanced Skills for Play Therapy with Child Survivors of Trauma
Info: Participants will understand how states of regulation/dysregulation impact a child
survivor’s engagement in the playroom
Participants will discuss caregiver consultation for child survivors of trauma
Participants will understand how to facilitate trauma-sensitive play therapy in a
developmental and culturally responsive manner
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hyatt Place San Antonio-North/Stone Oak, 1610 East Sonterra Boulevard, San Antonio, United States
USD 161.90
