Directive Play Therapy Approaches

Live/Virtual Training

Dates

May 13, 2026

 

 

 

TIME

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

Location

 

ZOOM VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

This series will only be held virtually.

CE

APT - VIA ZOOM -

1 CE NON-CONTACT HOUR1

NBCC HOURS: 1

Cost

 

 

$50.00 ( 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 is the sixth training of the Exploring History and Seminal Theories of Play Therapy series.


This training provides an introduction to directive play therapy approaches, focusing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) play therapy and Adlerian play therapy. Participants will learn how these models use structured, goal-oriented techniques within play to address children’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The session will cover key principles of CBT and Adlerian theories, demonstrate how to apply specific interventions through play, and highlight ways to support children in building skills like emotional regulation, problem-solving, and social connection. 

 

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Learning Objectives

 

1. Explain the key principles of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy and Adlerian Play Therapy.

2. Demonstrate how structured, goal-oriented techniques are applied through play to address children’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

3. Identify directive play therapy interventions that promote emotional regulation, problem-solving, and social connection in children. 

 

Schedule

 

12:00-1:00 pm – Directive Approaches

 

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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.