Exploring History and Seminal Theories of Play Therapy

Live/Virtual Training

Dates

March 4, 2026 - The History of Play Therapy

March 18, 2026 - Attachment Focused Play Therapy

April 1, 2026 - Humanistic Play Therapy

April 15, 2026 - Psychodynamic Influence in Play Therapy

April 29, 2026 - Systemic Play Therapy

May 13, 2026 - Directive Play Therapy Approaches

TIME

12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. CST

Location

 

ZOOM VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

This series will only be held virtually.

Cost

 

 

$300.00 $210.00 ( Non-Refundable)

 

CE

EACH INDIVIDUAL TRAINING IS WORTH 1 CE NON-CONTACT HOUR

APT - VIA ZOOM -

6 CE NON-CONTACT HOURS (1 CE PER INDIVIDUAL TRAINING)

NBCC HOURS: 6 (1 HOUR PER INDIVIDUAL TRAINING)

APT APPROVED PROVIDER #22-656

NBCC ACEP NO. 7206

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Training Description

This play therapy training is offered Live In-Person for contact hours and Virtual via Zoom Platform for non-contact hours.


This six-hour seminar series offers a comprehensive look at the roots of play therapy and the seminal theories that continue to shape the field today. Designed to be completed in one-hour segments over a two-month period, this flexible format allows clinicians to explore key historical developments and foundational theoretical models at a steady, manageable pace. Each session will focus on a different aspect of play therapy’s evolution, including major contributors, seminal theories, and historically significant approaches that have influenced how clinicians understand and practice therapeutic play with children. Ideal for both new and seasoned play therapists, this series provides the historical context and theoretical grounding essential for ethical and effective clinical work.

 

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What are the trainings offered in this course?

 

This series will be presented in six one-hour training segments across a period of two months. Each training segment can be purchased as an individual training, however, we offer a discount for purchasing all six trainings as a bundle.

 

THE HISTORY OF PLAY THERAPY

This training explores the roots of play therapy, focusing on how the field began and how it has grown over time.

ATTACHMENT FOCUSED PLAY THERAPIES

In this hour, we discuss attachment theories as well as their relationship to Developmental Play Therapy, Filial Play Therapy, and Theraplay.

HUMANISTIC PLAY THERAPY

This one-hour training provides a concise introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).

PSYCHODYNAMIC INFLUENCE IN PLAY THERAPY

This training offers an overview of psychodynamic influences in play therapy, with a focus on Gestalt, Jungian, and Object Relations approaches.

SYSTEMIC PLAY THERAPY

The training will cover strategies for engaging caregivers, collaborating with other systems, and using play-based interventions that reflect the child’s lived context.

DIRECTIVE PLAY THERAPY APPROACHES

This training provides an introduction to directive play therapy approaches, focusing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) play therapy and Adlerian play therapy.

VIRTUAL TRAINING INFORMATION 

 

  • If you register for this training, make sure you have a good WIFI connection. 
  • Your computer will need a camera for you to be visible throughout the entire training to receive the certificate. 
  • We will be using Zoom for the training, and we will send you a link at least 24 hours before the start of the training.
  • You will need to download the Zoom program to be able to use the link. 

 

 

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Nik Johnson

LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist™- Supervisor, EMDR Consultant 

 

Nik has been a private practice counselor in Texas since 2017. He works with children aged (4+), adolescents, and adults, specializing in complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and play therapy. Previously Nik worked at an agency in Missouri providing play therapy to children in the foster care system. He offers continuing education to professionals especially within the topics of working with developmental trauma, dissociative disorders, and play therapy.

 

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NBCC- APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

 

Play Therapy Training Resources has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7206. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Play Therapy Training Resources is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

 

APT- APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

 

Play Therapy Training Resources has been approved by APT as an Approved Continuing Education Provider #22-656. Programs that do not qualify for APT credit are clearly identified. Play Therapy Training Resources is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

 

 

 

ADA 

 

 

Our facilities meets the requirements to be  accessible according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If  participants need additional accommodations, please email info@playtherapytrainingresources.com 

 

Allocation of Training Hours 

 

Per the RPT Standards set by the Association of Play Therapy: 

Participants are responsible for determining how each training aligns with their required primary areas. 

"Please review the training materials for each workshop and use your best clinical judgment to allocate hours across the various primary areas. Often, a single training will address multiple primary areas." 

 

 

training class size

 

 

Per APT guidelines, all Live/Virtual trainings are limited to 50 total participants. The number of participants both in-person and virtual combined cannot exceed this amount.

 

Privacy Policies

cancellation and refund policy

 

 

This training is non-refundable, unless cancelled by training provider. Event will be cancelled if fewer than 6 participants.

 

EMDRIA CREDIT APPROVAL: #21024

 

 

Play Therapy Training Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with EMDRIA requirements.