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Presenter Name: Haley Conrad MSW, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist ™
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 10am-1pm
Format: Live Webinar/Non-Contact
Credits: 3 CEs
Location: Microsoft Teams
Provider: The Community Reach - APT Approved Provider 25-790, NBCC ACEP No. 7544
Workshop Overview
This training introduces participants to the foundations of play therapy as a developmentally responsive approach to working with children. The course explores how play therapy emerged as a clinical practice and reviews several major theoretical orientations identified by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) that guide play-based interventions. Participants will examine the therapeutic powers of play, discuss the differences between directive and non-directive approaches, and learn core skills used to support children’s communication and emotional expression in the playroom.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Examine the history of play therapy and key pioneers in the field.
Evaluate the therapeutic powers of play.
Identify key components of a therapeutic play environment.
Compare directive and non-directive play therapy approaches.
Identify foundational play therapy skills used in therapeutic play sessions.
Demonstrate foundational play therapy skills through practice activities.
Schedule:
9:30-10am: Registration and Sign-In
10 - 11am: History and Powers of Play
11am - 12pm: Approaches to Play
12 - 1pm: Play Therapy Skills 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.