Deepening Trauma-Informed Play Therapy: Skills for Healing & Growth

Fri Mar 27 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

Meraki Institute of Learning at Tanager | Cedar Rapids

Meraki Institute of Learning at Tanager
Publisher/HostMeraki Institute of Learning at Tanager
Deepening Trauma-Informed Play Therapy: Skills for Healing & Growth
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Advanced training to deepen trauma-informed play therapy skills with tools for processing trauma, fostering resilience, and healing
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This advanced-level workshop is designed for play therapists who want to strengthen their confidence and deepen their skills in working with children impacted by trauma. Together, we will explore how adverse childhood experiences shape neurobiology, behavior, and play, and how clinicians can respond with trauma-informed interventions that promote safety, resilience, and healing.

Through interactive learning, case reflection, and hands-on practice, participants will connect polyvagal theory with play therapy applications and leave with practical tools they can use immediately in their sessions. Whether you are looking to expand your advanced practice or refresh your approach with new insights, this training will challenge and support you in taking your trauma-informed play therapy skills to the next level.



Workshop Objectives:
After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

Friday March 27, 2026:

  1. Explain how trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact children’s regulation, behavior, and play.
  2. Compare play therapy theories and identify how they inform approaches to trauma processing.
  3. Recognize and assess resilience and adversity indicators in children engaged in play therapy.
  4. Practice trauma-informed play therapy techniques designed to support safety, hope, and well-being.
  5. Apply play therapy interventions that facilitate trauma processing in directive and non-directive sessions.
  6. Reflect on and expand their personal theoretical framework for integrating trauma-informed principles into play therapy practice.

Workshop Schedule:
  • 9 :00-10:30 Instruction Time
  • 1 0:30-10:45 Break
  • 1 0:45-12:00 Instruction Time
  • 1 2:00-1:00 Lunch Break (on your own, fridge space is available)
  • 1 :00-2:30 Instruction Time
  • 2 :30-2:45 Break
  • 2 :45-4:00 Instruction Time

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Cost:

Early Bird – General: $115

  • Early Bird Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026

Standard – General: $135

  • Standard Pricing: Feb 14, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026

Student: $90


Details:
  • Live, In-Person
  • 1-Day Workshop
  • Earn a total of up to 5.5 hrs Play Therapy Contact CE APT Approved Provider #16-457
  • Workshop Level: All-Clinical(Post Graduate)

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Save with the Bundle Pass!Register once and attend all three 2026 Play Therapy Trainings at a reduced rate:

  • Early Bird General: $315 (through Dec 19, 2025)
  • Standard General: $360 (Dec 20 – Jan 29, 2026)
  • Student Bundle: $240

👉🎓 Earn 16.5 APT-Approved Play Therapy CE Hours!

This 3-part training series provides 16.5 contact hours approved by the Association for Play Therapy (APT). Completion of the bundle meets the full CE requirement for RPT or RPT-S renewal and also applies toward the 150-hour training requirement for new RPT applicants.

Want to attend all 3 trainings and save?

Play therapy credit available to mental health professionals & graduate students in a mental health program. APT Approved Provider #16-457


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Play Therapy Training Hours:5.5 Hours Contact CE

Play therapy credit available to mental health professionals & graduate students in a mental health program. APT Approved Provider #16-457


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Meraki Institute of Learning at Tanager, 1030 5th Avenue Southeast, Cedar Rapids, United States

Tickets

USD 90.00 to USD 135.00

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