A Time for Play - History of Play Therapy & Therapuetic Powers of Play (VIRTUAL)

This continuing education event teaches participants an introductory history of Play Therapy and an overview of the seminal theories of Play Therapy. The training also reviews the Association for Play Therapy’s Best Practices for Play Therapists as a guideline for ethical practice. Training will be live and in-person only. Less...

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify Play Therapy and Play Therapist as distinct from general use of toys in therapy.
  • Describe the history and development of Play Therapy as a mental health intervention.
  • Describe the mission, research, and resources of the Association for Play Therapy and how they inform and support Play Therapists.
  • Compare and differentiate the seminal theories of Play Therapy.
  • Identify and differentiate between the therapeutic powers of play.
  • Describe how Registered Play Therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to effect change.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Learning Levels

  • Beginnner & Intermediate

Friday, August 16, 2024

Live Interactive Webinar

09:00 AM CDT - 04:00 PM CDT

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EARN 6 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Steven L. Parks, LCSW-S, MBA, RPT-S

Steven L. Parks, LCSW-S, MBA, RPT-S

Executive Director, A Time for Play | Play Therapy Training Series
Steven L. Parks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Supervisor and serves in the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work as a full-time clinical Senior Lecturing Faculty professor. Steven is a Registered Play Therapist & Supervisor (RPT-S) and the Executive Director of the A Time for Play nonprofit organization based in Houston, TX. Steven also serves APT as the Chair of the Greater Houston APT Chapter. He also maintains a private practice in Sugar Land, Texas and specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma symptoms, depression, anxiety, and externalizing behaviors. Steven has a Bachelor’s of Arts degree of Psychology from Texas Tech University, a Master’s of Business Administration degree from University of Houston Bauer College of Business, and a Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Steven volunteers regularly with the National Association of Social Workers Texas (NASWTx), and serves as the Board Chair of Tony's Place, a local LGBTQ+ Community Organization.

Agenda


9:00 – 10:30 am    - Introduction to Play Therapy and the Path to be an RPT
10:30 – 12:00 pm    - History of Play Therapy
12:00 – 1:00 pm    - Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:30 pm    - Historically Significant Theories of Play Therapy
2:30 – 4:00 pm    - The Therapeutic Powers of Play
4:00 pm        - Wrap-up, Review, Evaluation, & Post-Test

CE Information - Earn 6 CE Credit Hours including

5  Play Therapy History Hour
1  Play Therapy Seminal or Historically Significant Theories Hour
0  Play Therapy Skills & Methods Hour
0  Play Therapy Special Topics Hour
0  Play Therapy Social & Cultural Diversity Hour
0  Play Therapy Ethics Hour
0  Play Therapy Supervision Hour

CE Approvals

Association for Play Therapy Approved Provider
Association for Play Therapy Approved Provider
Steven L. Parks is an APT Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education. This event is structured to be in compliance with all Approved Provider Criteria and Standards of the Association for Play Therapy.
҉ APT# 19-582 ҉ Expiration: 6/30/2025 ҉
National Board for Certified Counselors
National Board for Certified Counselors
A Time for Play has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP# 7296. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. A Time for Play is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Association for Play Therapy Approved Provider
Association for Play Therapy Approved Provider
Steven L. Parks is an APT Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education. This event is structured to be in compliance with all Approved Provider Criteria and Standards of the Association for Play Therapy.
* APT# 19-582 * Expiration: 6/30/2025 *
National Board for Certified Counselors
National Board for Certified Counselors
A Time for Play has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP# 7296. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. A Time for Play is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

CE Process Info

Each professional is responsible for the individual requirements as stipulated by his/her licensing agency. Please contact your individual licensing board/regulatory agency to review continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Please note: You must attend "live" (in real-time) for the duration of the training to earn CE credits.

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