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Presenter Name: Haley Conrad MSW, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist ™
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 10am - 3pm
Format: Contact/In Person
Credits: 4 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 provides an in-depth introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), focusing on developing the foundational skills that make play therapy effective. Participants will engage in hands-on learning to strengthen their ability to attune to children, support emotional expression, foster autonomy and self-confidence, and create a safe, structured play environment. Through guided practice and reflection, you’ll build the competencies needed to facilitate meaningful, empowering play experiences that promote growth and resilience in children.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Define the core principles and philosophy of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).
Demonstrate how to observe and follow the child’s lead in play without imposing direction.
Identify opportunities to reflect feelings to promote emotional awareness and regulation.
Develop strategies to enhance self-confidence and autonomy in play sessions.
Demonstrate ways to offer choices that foster autonomy and responsibility.
Practice limit-setting to establish clear, consistent, and empathetic boundaries in the playroom.
Schedule:
9:30 – 10:00am: Registration and Sign-In
10:00 – 11:00am: History and Powers of Play
11:00am – 12:00pm: Playroom Setup and Skill Overview
12:00-1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00-2:15pm: Core Skills and Practice
2:15-3:00pm: Troubleshooting, Wrap-up, and Q&A
Cancellation & Refund Policy
More than 14 days before training: Full refund.
7–14 days before training: 50% refund.
Less than 7 days before training: No refund.
Training canceled by us: Full refund.
Refunds are processed via the original payment method within 10 business days. To cancel or request a refund, email training@thecommunityreach.org