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Group Theraplay Training (One Day)

Hours 6.5 3.25 Play Therapy Historically Significant Theory Hours 3.25 Play Therapy Skills and Methods Hours

About this live event

Group Theraplay® is an adult-directed, structured play group that incorporates playful, cooperative and nurturing activities that enhance the emotional well-being of children. Unlike other play group approaches, Theraplay learning takes place on a non-verbal level. Instead of talking about positive social behavior, the group leaders and children do positive social interaction. Positive messages from the group interaction gradually become a part of the child’s internal sense of self. If you are a professional working in classrooms, day cares, residential settings or with family groups, this training is for you. This training will take place a day after the Level One Theraplay & MIM in Houston, TX | June 23-26, 2026 and there are seats still available. Those not participating in the Level One are still welcome to participate so long as they have completed the prerequisites by the day of the training. Registration must be made through the Theraplay Institute website: https://community.theraplay.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2001590&group=

Target Audience

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

Agenda

Agenda

8:30 - 10:00 am - Group Theraplay  Activity

10:00 - 12:00 pm - Sunshine Circle Demonstration Videos

12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch Break

1:00 - 2:45 pm - Leading Theraplay Groups

2:45 - 4:30 pm - Wrap-Up and Closing Activity

Live event Instructor(s)

  • Andrea Bushala, LCSW-S, RPT-S, Certified Therapaly Therapist, Trainer, and Supervisor

    Andrea has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Miami University with an emphasis in Child Development. She obtained her Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University Chicago with a dual specialization in School Social Work and Children and Families. Andrea has worked at a community mental health clinic focusing on children and young adults experiencing anxiety and depression as well as in the public school system providing individual and group therapy for children ages 2-6. In her clinical work, Andrea uses a strength-based perspective, incorporating the learnings from trauma, attachment theory and brain development to help families optimize relationships and their sense of connection.

    Andrea also completed a two-year postgraduate fellowship in Infant Parent Mental Health at the University of Massachusetts/Boston in November 2019.

    Andrea is a Theraplay Trainer and Supervisor as well as a Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor. She held a role on the IL Association for Play Therapy Executive Board from 2017-2024. An Affiliate Professor at Northwestern University Masters of Counselling Program, she teaches Methods of Play Therapy to graduate students hoping to pass down her love of working with little ones and their families.

Where can I find my Attendee Dashboard link?

Upon registering, you should receive an email from support@ceactivities.com with a link to access your Attendee Dashboard. If you do not see it in your inbox, please check your spam/junk folder. If you still cannot locate the email, you may retrieve your Attendee Dashboard link by clicking HERE

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A Time for Play Cancellation & Refund Policy

Refund requests must be receive at least 24 hours in advance of the beginning of the session.  Refunds do not include the fees associated with registration.  Registration refunds will NOT be made to parties who register but do not attend or do not request a refund from the organizer at least 24 hours in advance.


A Time for Play reserves the right to cancel any of these training in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If such a cancellation occurs, A Time for Play will attempt to notify registrants and refund all registration fees.

A Time for Play - Post-Test & Evaluation Policy

Participants will be given a post-test and an anonymous evaluation to complete at the end of each training.  Participants complete the post-test with a minimum score of 80% to receive Continuing Education credit.  Participants will be allowed up to 3 attempts to earn a passing score to receive their CE Certificate.  Participants must also complete an evaluation of the training.

A Time for Play Continuing Education Credits Policy

This Continuing Education event is acceptable for the purposes of license renewal for Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in the state of Texas by fully complying with Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council guidelines and Texas Administrative Code RULE §781.501, RULE §681.142, & RULE §801.261

In Texas, A Time for Play Continuing Education hours are recognized towards the 50% rule under the criterion (5) religious or charitable organizations devoted to improving the mental or behavioral health of individuals;

It is the responsibility of mental health professionals to check with their state board to determine if credit issued through an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider or an Association for Play Therapy approved provider is accepted for credit by their state licensing board.
 
The Association for Play Therapy sets the credentialing standards for Play Therapists and approves applications for the Registered Play Therapist Credential.  Please review their credentialing standards for full list of the requirements to obtain a Play Therapy credential by visiting the Association for Play Therapy website here: www.a4pt.org

A Time for Play Disability Accommodation Policy

Participants requiring accommodations must submit a medical professional’s note specifying the required accommodations to Steven@ATimeforPlay.org at least 7 days prior to any training for which they have registered.

A Time for Play Grievance Policy

Participants or potential participants that have a concern or complaint about marketing materials, course content, speakers, facilities, or other miscellaneous issues may contact Steven Parks via email at Steven@ATimeforPlay.org

If a participant wishes to file a specific grievance pertaining to continuing education activities or processes they may do so by emailing Board@ATimeforPlay.org.  Grievances will be sent directly to the Board Chair of A Time for Play and reviewed by board of directors and applicable CE consultants.  The board of directors will investigate the grievance and address it in a timely fashion.  A Time for Play will keep a record of all formal grievances including the actions taken to address the grievance and any resolution.

Sanctuary Space Policy

The stewards of this space intend for it to be a safe and respectful place for all persons regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, immigration status, sexual orientation or ability (or disability). This space respects the individual thoughts and beliefs of others by affirming their right to hold and maintain such beliefs. The stewards of this space will not use information gathered or received to intentionally harm persons and will make every effort to avoid and interrupt harm to others. Identifying information gathered or received will not be disclosed to law enforcement, immigration officials, or other external organizations/agencies except in the case of an imminent risk of harm to a minor or other vulnerable person. Participants in this space are asked to comply with and uphold this policy to the fullest extent of their capacity.




A Time for Play Copyright

All A Time for Play training materials, handouts, and activities are copyright protected © Steven L. Parks, LCSW-S, MBA, RPT-S.
Participants may use materials received in their practice.  Participants may not use materials for training others without written consent or authorization.

A Time for Play Charitable Giving Policy

A Time for Play is an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization.  The mission of A Time for Play is to promote access to effective mental health services within the community, primarily by educating mental health professionals on the theories, benefits, techniques, and skills of Play Therapy and ethical clinical practice. A Time for Play delivers mental health training services to local, state, national, and international audiences. The nonprofit expands access by providing continuing education workshops in-person, virtually, by request, and on-demand. A Time for Play is actively diversifying the profession of Play Therapy and expanding access to Play Therapy services through scholarship opportunities.


5% of all profit from every A Time for Play training will be transferred to a scholarship savings account.  This account will be used to fund scholarship programs to expand access to Play Therapy training for clinicians and access to Play Therapy for clients.

Group Theraplay Training (One Day)
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  • Hours
    6.5
  • Type
    In-Person Event
  • Location
    United Way Houston (50 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77007)
  • Date
    Sat Jun 27th, 2026
  • Time
    08:30am - 04:30pm CDT

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