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
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.

