CCGPT: Child-Centered Group Play Therapy

2-day online, live training in the practice and application of Child-Centered Group Play Therapy with Dr. Dee C. Ray!
About this Event

Child-centered group play therapy (CCGPT) is a developmentally appropriate modality for children experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral issues. CCGPT integrates child-centered play therapy (CCPT) and group therapy, which increases the complexity of its implementation and therefore requires advanced knowledge of play therapists. In the process of CCGPT, children have the opportunity to develop relationship with the play therapist and relationships with other group members. These therapeutic experiences release each child’s potential toward growth and positive changes. This workshop will address the philosophies, implementation, considerations, and skills important for facilitating effective CCGPT process. Note: This workshop is for participants who have training and experience in basic Child-Centered Play Therapy.

Earn 12 Non-Contact CEs! This workshop meets APT's definition of Live Webinar.

Days/Times

January 18-19, 2025

Saturday, January 18, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST

Sunday, January 19, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST

Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to describe the theoretical philosophies and principles of CCGPT.

2. Participants will be able to describe the process of CCGPT.

3. Participants will be able to describe special considerations in CCGPT.

4. Participants will be able to discuss three considerations for CCGPT group composition.

5. Participants will be able to identify verbal skills distinctive in conducting CCGPT.

6. Participants will be able to identify nonverbal skills important in conducting CCGPT.

Visit the Events page on the EmpathyWell website to learn more information! You can also give us a call at 972-498-1307 or email us at [email protected].

Speaker: This workshop will be presented by Dr. Dee C. Ray, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, Certified CCPT/CPRT Trainer. Dr. Ray is co-owner of EmpathyWell PLLC, author of the CCPT protocol, and director of the Center for Play Therapy at University of North Texas. She has been recognized as a Regents Professor and Elaine Millikan Mathes Professor in Early Childhood Education endowed chair, among other teaching and research designations. Dr. Ray has authored over 145 publications on the practice and effectiveness of play therapy. Dr. Ray is internationally and nationally recognized as a leading researcher on play therapy through her books and presentations across the globe, including her books, Advanced Play Therapy, Therapist’s Guide to Child Development, and most recently, Multicultural Play Therapy, which have been translated into multiple languages.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:

Registration cancellation refund requests should be submitted to EmpathyWell in writing at [email protected]. The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative fee, will be refunded only if the request is received by 11:59PM January 3, 2025. EmpathyWell reserves the right to cancel this training in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If such occurs, EmpathyWell will attempt to notify registrants prior to the event and refund all registration, workshop, and continuing education fees. In all instances, the liability of EmpathyWell is limited to refunding such fees.