Engaging Caregivers in Play Therapy: Discipline Models That Work

Live/Virtual Training

DATES

February 26, 2026

September 24, 2026

TIME

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

Location

4500 Mercantile Plaza Dr., Ste 307

Fort Worth, TX 76137

or

ZOOM VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

CE

APT - IN PERSON -

3 Contact hours

Ethics, Social & Cultural Diversity

APT - VIA ZOOM -

3 NON-CONTACT HOURS

Ethics, Social & Cultural Diversity

NBCC HOURS: 3

Ethics, Social & Cultural Diversity

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 dynamic workshop equips play therapists and mental health professionals with research-supported discipline frameworks designed to enhance caregiver consultations within the play therapy process. Through an integration of Ecosystemic Play Therapy (EPT) and Attachment Theory (AT), participants will learn how to translate complex discipline models into practical, parent-friendly strategies that foster collaboration and promote lasting change. 

Emphasis is placed on helping therapists engage caregivers by explaining the “why” behind play therapy and discipline models in language that resonates with their family values, dynamics, and child’s unique developmental needs and temperament. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and clinical application exercises, participants will gain the confidence and competence to guide caregivers in shaping effective, connected, and sustainable discipline practices. 

 

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Learning Objectives

 

1. Identify two principles, strengths, and limitations of behavioral, positive discipline, and neurodevelopmental approaches and describe how they inform caregiver consultations within the play therapy process

2. Demonstrate two strategies for engaging caregivers in understanding the rationale for play therapy and selected discipline models that align with a child’s developmental needs, temperament, and family dynamics

3. Apply clinical reasoning skills to analyze one case study and select appropriate discipline approaches for integration into play therapy caregiver consultation sessions, facilitating the development of home-based skills

 

SCHEDULE

 

9:00 am – 

9:45 am – 

10:30 am – Break

10:45 am – 

 

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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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Ashlee Coleman

M.A., NCC, LPC-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant

 

Ashlee has been a private practice counselor in Texas since 2013. Often joined by her psychiatric service dog, Winston- who is trained to facilitate the therapeutic process for clients- she provides therapy to individuals and families of all ages, beginning at birth. Her specialties include treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders, working with helping professionals, and providing care to clients with various treatment-resistant presentations.  In addition to private practice, her professional experience includes a year working at a Texas Children’s Advocacy Center, 4 years providing therapy to children within the public school system, and 10 years working at a public University in Texas, first as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Guest Lecturer, followed by 9 years as an Adjunct Instructor.

 

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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.

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." 

 

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.

 

PRIVACY POLICIES

 

 

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