Ready, Set, Play: The ABC’s of Play Therapy
Sorry-Session closed
Saturday May 5, 2012
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Holiday Inn Express, Brentwood, TN
Overview:
This training is designed for the new and the experienced play therapist in agency, private
practice, and school settings who is interested in learning more about play therapy
interventions and techniques. We will cover the basic rationale, philosophy, history, and
theoretical concepts specific to play therapy and explore Virginia Axline’s eight principles of
child-centered play therapy. Participants will be introduced to the toys and materials needed
to set up a play therapy room or assemble a portable play therapy kit. The application of
play therapy to various populations will also be discussed. Video clips of play therapy
sessions will be shown and attendees will have an opportunity to participate in experiential
activities.
Learning Objectives:
1. Gain an understanding of the history of play therapy
2. Identify the eight basic principles of child-centered play therapy
3. List the basic materials needed to set up a play therapy room or to assemble a portable
play therapy kit
4. Utilize play-based interventions with children, adults and families
Schedule
Fee: $120—includes 6 APT CE direct contact credit hours
Space is limited – Early registration is recommended!
Cancellations received by April 28, 2012 are refundable, less a $20.00 administration fee.
No refunds after April 28, 2012
Sponsored by St. Louis Center for Play Therapy Training (APT Approved Provider 10-269)
Play therapy toys will be available for purchase
Location:
Holiday Inn Express, Brentwood, TN
5566 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 221-5001
The Presenter:
Pam Dyson, MA, LPC, RPT, is a child development expert, parenting coach, licensed
professional counselor, nationally certified counselor and registered play therapist with a
private practice in Ballwin, Missouri. She’s an adjunct professor at Lindenwood University,
serves as a mental health consultant to early childhood professionals and facilitates
workshops at conferences throughout the Midwest. Pam is the founder and director of the
St. Louis Center for Play Therapy Training.
For more information pam@stlplaytherapy.com or 314-681-8272
Sorry-Session closed
Saturday May 5, 2012
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Holiday Inn Express, Brentwood, TN
Overview:
This training is designed for the new and the experienced play therapist in agency, private
practice, and school settings who is interested in learning more about play therapy
interventions and techniques. We will cover the basic rationale, philosophy, history, and
theoretical concepts specific to play therapy and explore Virginia Axline’s eight principles of
child-centered play therapy. Participants will be introduced to the toys and materials needed
to set up a play therapy room or assemble a portable play therapy kit. The application of
play therapy to various populations will also be discussed. Video clips of play therapy
sessions will be shown and attendees will have an opportunity to participate in experiential
activities.
Learning Objectives:
1. Gain an understanding of the history of play therapy
2. Identify the eight basic principles of child-centered play therapy
3. List the basic materials needed to set up a play therapy room or to assemble a portable
play therapy kit
4. Utilize play-based interventions with children, adults and families
Schedule
Fee: $120—includes 6 APT CE direct contact credit hours
Space is limited – Early registration is recommended!
Cancellations received by April 28, 2012 are refundable, less a $20.00 administration fee.
No refunds after April 28, 2012
Sponsored by St. Louis Center for Play Therapy Training (APT Approved Provider 10-269)
Play therapy toys will be available for purchase
Location:
Holiday Inn Express, Brentwood, TN
5566 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 221-5001
The Presenter:
Pam Dyson, MA, LPC, RPT, is a child development expert, parenting coach, licensed
professional counselor, nationally certified counselor and registered play therapist with a
private practice in Ballwin, Missouri. She’s an adjunct professor at Lindenwood University,
serves as a mental health consultant to early childhood professionals and facilitates
workshops at conferences throughout the Midwest. Pam is the founder and director of the
St. Louis Center for Play Therapy Training.
For more information pam@stlplaytherapy.com or 314-681-8272
Registration and Continental Breakfast
History of play therapy
Break
The eight basic principles of child-centered play therapy
Lunch (on your own)
How to set up a play room or assemble a portable kit
Break
Play-based interventions with children, adults and families
Questions and answers
Complete evaluations
History of play therapy
Break
The eight basic principles of child-centered play therapy
Lunch (on your own)
How to set up a play room or assemble a portable kit
Break
Play-based interventions with children, adults and families
Questions and answers
Complete evaluations
| 8:30-9:00 9:00-10:30 10:30-10:45 10:45-12:15 12:15-1:15 1:15-2:45 2:45-3:00 3:00-4:30 |
| Providing Affordable Continuing Education Opportunities for Play Therapy Credentialing |
