8.25.26 The Play Therapist Starter Pack: An Intro to Play Therapy

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: 

1. Examine the history of play therapy and key pioneers in the field.

2. Evaluate the therapeutic powers of play.

3. Identify key components of a therapeutic play environment.

4. Compare directive and non-directive play therapy approaches.

5. Identify foundational play therapy skills used in therapeutic play sessions.

6. 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

• 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