Neurodiversity-Affirming Play Therapy: Strength-Based Interventions

Fri Jun 19 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
Neurodiversity-Affirming Play Therapy: Strength-Based Interventions
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Specialty training on strength-based play therapy strategies that affirm neurodivergent children, supporting empathy, connection, and growth
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This specialty workshop explores how play therapy can be intentionally designed to affirm and support neurodivergent children (including ADHD, Autism, and related developmental differences). Participants will learn strength-based, inclusive interventions that build empathy, deepen connection, and support executive functioning while honoring the unique ways neurodivergent children experience the world.

Through case discussion, experiential practice, and practical application, clinicians will learn to integrate neurodiversity-affirming practices into both directive and non-directive play therapy. The training emphasizes relationship-centered, empowering approaches that help children and families thrive.



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

Friday June 19, 2026:

  1. Explain key principles of neurodiversity-affirming care and their application in play therapy.
  2. Identify strengths and common processing patterns in children with ADHD and Autism.
  3. Demonstrate play therapy interventions that promote empathy, connection, and inclusion.
  4. Apply play therapy strategies to support executive functioning and self-regulation.
  5. Develop individualized treatment goals aligned with a strengths-based framework for neurodivergent children.
  6. Integrate inclusive, affirming practices into both directive and non-directive play therapy sessions.



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, May 8, 2026

Standard – General: $135

  • Standard Pricing: May 9 - June 18, 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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