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Presenter Name: Haley Conrad MSW, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist ™
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 2-4pm
Format: Contact/In Person
Credits: 2 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
In this training, participants will learn how to interpret play themes and behaviors to better understand a child’s internal experiences. This workshop will explore how to connect play observations to developmental and diagnostic frameworks, and how to document progress in clear, clinically meaningful ways that support treatment planning and collaboration with caregivers.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Assess a child’s internal experiences by observing verbal and nonverbal play behaviors.
Identify potential working diagnoses based on intake data, screening results, and play observations.
Utilize play observations to prioritize treatment goals and adapt interventions to the child’s needs.
Develop clinical progress notes that accurately and ethically document play sessions, linking observed behaviors to clinical assessment and treatment planning.
Schedule:
1:30-2:00pm: Registration and Sign-In
2:00-2:45pm: Play Behaviors and Themes in Play Therapy
2:45-3:30pm: Diagnosis and Documentation
3:30-4:00pm: Collaborating with Caregivers, 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