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https://web.cvent.com/event/27aba659-a31a-499c-9cb5-175f9b2465da/summaryChildren often have difficulty verbalizing their thoughts and feelings, which may produce obstacles for the child therapist or counselor. Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is a unique evidence-based counseling approach in which the relationship between therapist and child is the foundation for therapeutic change. In CCPT, the healing factor is identified as the relationship between play therapist and child. Relationship is based on clear communication between therapist and child, yet the child communicates through play. The therapist provides attitudinal conditions and developmentally appropriate materials to facilitate free expression and self-directed play of the child. In a safe environment, the child moves toward self-enhancing behaviors and ways of being.
This is a 3-day advanced in-person training in the practice and application of Child-Centered Play Therapy. This intensive training on the application of CCPT will be an exciting time together to learn about the practice and application of CCPT. Content will include: understanding development, the process of CCPT (relational disruptions and enacting conditions), themes in CCPT, advanced limit setting, specific presenting problems/populations, parent consultation, advocacy/general research findings, and opportunities to practice, practice, practice!
**3-hours of the 18 will be done remotely and scheduled during the two-day training. This portion requires you be actively be seeing children as a recording will be required for supervision for this 3 hour meeting.
Prerequisite: CCPT 101 is a required prerequisite.
Days/Times
July 17-18, 2026/Third day (3-hours) will be done virtually.
Friday, July 17, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM CT with one-hour lunch break and two 15 minute breaks
Saturday, July 18, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM CT with one-hour lunch break and two 15 minute breaks
Objectives:
Participants will be able to describe how child development impacts play therapy.
Participants will be able to distinguish between play behaviors and play themes.
Participants will be able to demonstrate when and how to use limit-setting and choice giving from a child-centered perspective.
Participants will be able to demonstrate child-centered play therapy skills and attitudes.
Participants will be able to cite and access research findings on the effectiveness of CCPT.
Participants will be able to articulate the change process for various presenting problems.
Participants will be able to integrate feedback into practice of CCPT.
APT Approved Provider 95-004
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