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Presenter Name: Haley Conrad MSW, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist ™
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 2pm-5pm
Format: In-person/Contact
Credits: 3 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
This training introduces mental health professionals to the therapeutic potential of commercial board games in play therapy. Participants will explore how board games can foster self-expression, emotional regulation, social skills, and relationship building. The workshop combines didactic teaching, demonstrations, and hands-on practice to show how board games can be used both as assessment tools and therapeutic interventions. Attendees will leave with practical strategies, adaptable frameworks, and resources to incorporate board games into their play therapy sessions.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Identify game mechanics that create clinically relevant opportunities during play therapy.
Match commercial board game mechanics with play therapy treatment goals and client needs.
Create and playtest a developmentally appropriate board game adaptation for use in play therapy.
Evaluate board game adaptations for developmental fit and alignment with play therapy goals.
Schedule:
1:30–2:00 PM: Registration and Sign-In
2:00–3:00 PM: Board Games and the Powers of Play
3:00–3:45 PM: Assessing and Intervening with Board Games
3:45–4:45 PM: Adapting and Playtesting Board Games for Play Therapy
4:45–5:00 PM: Q&A, Evaluation, and Wrap Up
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.