Engaging Caregivers in Play Therapy: Discipline Models That Work – September 24, 2026 – Live/Virtual

This play therapy training is offered Live In-Person (3 Contact CE’s) and Virtual via Zoom (3 Live-Webinar CE’s).

Description:

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. 

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

ASHLEE COLEMAN

MA, NCC, LPC-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant

Cancellation and Refund Policy:
This training is non-refundable, unless cancelled by training provider. Event will be cancelled if fewer than 5 participants.