10.23.26 Holding Space Without Losing Yourself: Preventing Burnout in Play Therapy

$50.00

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

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

Time: 2:30-4:30pm

Format: Virtual/Non-Contact

Credits: 2 CEs 

Location: Microsoft Teams

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

Workshop Overview

This training offers play therapists a space to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with their work. Through discussion, experiential exercises, and guided reflection, participants will explore the emotional demands of play therapy, learn ways to maintain balance, and develop strategies to sustain their energy and presence in sessions.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Discuss the impact of therapist burnout on clinical effectiveness and ethical practice in play therapy.

  2. Recognize early warning signs and symptoms of burnout in oneself and peers.

  3. Evaluate personal reactions to challenging play therapy sessions.

  4. Practice at least 2 techniques to support long-term effectiveness in play therapy.

Schedule:

  • 2:00-2:30pm: Registration and Sign-In

  • 2:30-3:30pm: Understanding Burnout in Play Therapy

  • 3:30-4:15pm: Supporting Yourself During Challenging Play

  • 4:15:-4:30pm: 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.