Engaging Caregivers in Play Therapy: Discipline Models That Work
On-Demand Training
APT Approved Provider #22-656
CE
APT HOURS: 3 NON-CONTACT CE
NBCC HOURS: 3
Cost
$105.00
(Non-Refundable)
NBCC ACEP No. 7206
Training Description
This play therapy training is offered On-Demand as a go-at-your-own pace course 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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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."