Introduction to Play Therapy: CCPT Basics and Beyond

Introduction to Play Therapy: Child Centered Play Therapy Basics and Beyond

Sponsor Name: Connect Counseling Center, LLC

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025

Time: 9am - 4pm (1 hour lunch break, on your own); registration opens at 8:30am

Location: Trevecca Nazarene University

333 Murfreesboro Rd. Nashville, TN 37210

Cost: $120; Student Rate: $80 (full day); $60; Student Rate: $40 (half day)

Contact Play Therapy Credit Hours: 6*Play therapy credit may not be awarded to non-mental health professionals APT Approved Provider 21-642

Contact NBCC Hours: 6

Connect Counseling Center, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing

Education Provider, ACEP No. 7560. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are

clearly identified. Connect Counseling Center, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of

the programs

Program Presenter: Dr. Joni Batts, LMFT, RPT-S

Content Description: This training is designed for the play therapist in agency, private practice, or school setting who is interested in learning about Child Centered Play Therapy. This six-hour training provides an engaging and interactive introduction to child-centered play therapy (CCPT), followed by a deeper dive into advanced CCPT concepts. The first half focuses on the fundamentals of play therapy, including what play therapy is, how it works, and the essential skills needed to create a therapeutic environment. Through hands-on activities, participants will explore the role of play therapy in supporting children’s emotional and behavioral growth. The second half transitions into advanced play therapy concepts, including an understanding of the phases of play therapy, recognizing play themes, and developing effective treatment plans. Participants will practice applying these advanced principles in real-world scenarios and leave equipped to deepen their play therapy practice. Whether new to play therapy or ready to refine your skills, this training is designed to enhance your confidence and expertise.
Behavioral Learning Objectives:

• Define child-centered play therapy and describe its foundational principles and core components.
• Explain how play therapy facilitates emotional and behavioral healing in children.
• Demonstrate basic skills required to establish a therapeutic relationship in child-centered play therapy.
• Identify and describe the phases of play therapy and how they inform treatment progress.
• Identify and analyze play themes within child-centered play therapy and their significance in understanding a child’s inner world.
• Demonstrate ability to create effective documentation for play therapy services including treatment plans and progress notes.

Training Schedule:

8:30-9:00 a.m. : Registration

9:00-12:00 p.m. - Introduction to Child Centered Play Therapy

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. - Independent Lunch

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. - Advanced Topics and Skills in Child Centered Play Therapy

4:00 p.m. - Conclusion of training – completed participant evaluations required in order to receive CE certificate

Refund and Cancellation Policy:

Connect Counseling Center, LLC will make every effort to work with you and resolve issues related to refunds or cancellations. Due to the nature of this training, materials will be purchased prior to the training for the purposes of experiential activities. Therefore, we are not able to offer a refund within 48 hours of the date of the training unless the refund is requested due to unforeseen illness. We also incur a processing fee for the training and may ask that you retain the processing fee at the time of refund.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Trevecca Nazarene University - Quick Lecture Hall, 333 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, United States