12.12.26 Beyond the Pages: Bibliotherapy in Counseling and Play Therapy

$50.00

Presenter Name: Haley Conrad MSW, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist ™ 

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Format: Contact/In Person

Credits: 2 CEs 

Location: The Community Reach Office

3751 Pennridge Dr Suite 119

Bridgeton, MO 63044

Provider: The Community Reach - APT Approved Provider 25-790, NBCC ACEP No. 7544 

Workshop Overview

In this training, participants will learn how to use books and storytelling as therapeutic tools to support emotional expression, self-awareness, and processing of life experiences. This workshop will explore practical techniques for integrating bibliotherapy into counseling and play therapy, helping clients connect with stories that foster growth, empathy, and resilience.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 

  1. Define bibliotherapy as a therapeutic intervention that aligns with a Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) framework

  2. Assess the cultural and developmental relevance of a book before using it in therapeutic sessions.

  3. Demonstrate how to integrate published children’s books into directive play therapy interventions.

  4. Construct a co-created therapeutic story that reflects targeted CBPT treatment goals and integrates relevant coping or regulation strategies.

Schedule:

  • 9:30 - 10am: Registration and Sign-In

  • 10 - 10:40am: Foundations of Bibliotherapy and Book Selection

  • 10:40 - 11:20am: Integrating Books into Directive Play Therapy

  • 11:20am - 12pm: Co-Created Therapeutic Stories, Wrap-Up, and Q&A

Cancellation & Refund Policy

If you have registered but are unable to attend a scheduled course, please notify The Community Reach, LLC – Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy as soon as possible by emailing training@thecommunityreach.org.

Refund Policy

  • Full Refund Minus 20% Service Fee: Cancellations received at least 14 calendar days before the course start date are eligible for a refund of fees less a 20% service charge.

  • 50% Refund: Cancellations received between 13 and 5 calendar days before the course start date will be refunded 50% of the course fee.

  • No Refund: Cancellations received within 4 calendar days or less of the course start date will be non-refundable.

Substitutions

  • Name changes or participant substitutions are accepted at any time prior to the course start date at no additional charge.

Course Cancellation by The Community Reach, LLC

  • The Community Reach, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrollment.

  • Participants will be notified of cancellations no later than 7 business days prior to the scheduled course start date.

  • In the event of a cancellation, any prepaid registration fees will be fully refunded.

Travel Disclaimer

  • The Community Reach, LLC is not responsible for airline penalties, fees, or travel-related expenses in the event of a course cancellation.

  • We strongly encourage participants to verify airline policies regarding non-refundable tickets and travel insurance when making travel arrangements.