Play Therapy with Children of Divorce and High-Conflict Caregivers

Live/Virtual Training

Dates

TBD

TIME

 

9:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. CDT

Location

4500 Mercantile Plaza Dr., Ste 307

Fort Worth, TX 76137

or

ZOOM VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

CE

APT - IN PERSON - 3 CE CONTACT HOURS

APT - VIA ZOOM -

3 CE NON-CONTACT HOURS

NBCC HOURS: 3

 

Cost

 

$105.00 (Non-Refundable)

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 training equips play therapists with practical, developmentally appropriate strategies for working with children navigating divorce and high-conflict caregiving relationships. Participants will strengthen their confidence in using play therapy to address emotional and behavioral needs while supporting children in complex family systems. 

 

Through clinical examples and application-focused discussion, participants will explore common themes observed in the playroom, implement evidence-informed play therapy interventions, and learn effective approaches for collaborating with high-conflict caregivers. Emphasis will also be placed on treatment planning, documentation, and ethical considerations when working with these families. 

 

This training is ideal for play therapists seeking to enhance clinical effectiveness, reduce uncertainty when managing high-conflict dynamics, and improve outcomes for children and families. 

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Learning Objectives

 

1. Describe at least 3 common behavioral and emotional presentations observed in play therapy with children (ages 3–12) impacted by divorce and high-conflict caregiving relationships.

2. Demonstrate at least 3 developmentally appropriate play therapy interventions for children experiencing high-conflict family dynamics.

3. Develop 1 comprehensive play therapy treatment plan that addresses the clinical needs of a child affected by divorce or high-conflict caregivers.

4. Apply at least 3 play therapy-informed strategies for effectively engaging and working with high-conflict caregivers.

 

Schedule

 

9:00 am – Training

10:30 am – Break

10:45 am – Training

12:15 pm – Lunch Break

12:45 pm – Training

2:15 pm – Break

2:30 pm – Training

 

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VIRTUAL TRAINING INFORMATION 

 

  • If you register for the Virtual Classroom 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. 
  • Please note that during the training there will be one 15-minute break.

 

WHY COME IN PERSON?

 

  • Receive in-person contact CE hours 
  • Enjoy staying in Fort Worth, Texas with hotels within walking distance 
  • Tour our 7500 square foot counseling practice and continuing education facility 
  • Build relationships with other participants 
  • Informal conversations during breaks and lunch with our trainer 

 

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Shelly Coleman

LPC - S, RPT - S, EMDR-Trained Therapist, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Certified

 

Shelley Coleman has spent more than 25 years helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges through developmentally responsive and evidence-based care. Licensed as a professional counselor since 1998, she brings extensive experience in play therapy, trauma treatment, parent support, and clinical supervision. Shelley earned her master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and has pursued advanced training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, and New Ways for Families. She has a particular interest in integrating EMDR with children and adolescents and is passionate about helping clinicians develop practical skills for working effectively with young clients and their families.

 

Shelley believes the most effective trainings combine strong clinical foundations with practical tools that clinicians can use immediately. Her presentation style encourages collaboration, discussion, and shared learning while equipping participants with resources they can take directly into the playroom, therapy office, or supervision setting. She is committed to helping clinicians leave training feeling more confident, better equipped, and ready to apply what they have learned in their work with clients.

 

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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.

 

PRIVACY POLICIES

 

 

Play Therapy Training Resources' Privacy Policy can be found here.

Play Therapy Training Resources uses Zoom for live streaming to participants who are not attending in-person. You can find the Zoom Privacy Policy here.

 

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

 

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

 

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.

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."