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Level One Theraplay & MIM (4 day training)

About this event

A Time for Play is excited to host the Theraplay Institute for a week to provide Level 1 Theraplay training to participants.

Theraplay is a child-centered, adult-led model of play therapy. Participants in this training will learn how to support caregivers to build a healthy relationship with their child through predictable, fun, connected play activities. Strong parent-child relationships serve as a foundation for the child’s self regulation, which allows the child to develop optimally and build resilience. After completing training, participants will have the skill and experience to begin applying Theraplay principles in their work with children and families. Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge by joining the Theraplay community through observation of supervision sessions and participation in networking workshops.


Registration must be made through the Theraplay Institute website: https://community.theraplay.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2001544&group=

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  • 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.
    Sessions
    • TheraplayDay1 : Level One Theraplay and MIM Agenda - Day 1
    • TheraplayDay2 : Level One Theraplay and MIM Agenda - Day 2
    • TheraplayDay3 : Level One Theraplay and MIM Agenda - Day 3
    • TheraplayDay4 : Level One Theraplay and MIM Agenda - Day 4

CE Info

Earn up to 24.25 CE Credit Hours

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.

After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "attendee dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.

Upon accessing the CE-Go "attendee dashboard", you will be able to:

  • Complete evaluation forms for the event
  • Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the CE-Go platform, please contact CE-Go at 888-498-5578 or by email at support@ce-go.com Please Note: Emails for this event will come from "support@ceactivities.com".

If you have any continuing education related questions, please contact your event organizer.

Please make sure to check your spam/junk folder in case those emails get "stuck". We'd also suggest "Allowlisting" support@ceactivities.com. This tells your email client that you know this sender and trust them, which will keep emails from this contact at the top of your inbox and out of the junk folder.

Event Learning Objectives

  • Identify three play, attachment-based theories and how you could use them to support the Theraplay modality.
  • Define how children with various attachment styles present in play therapy sessions.
  • Explain the benefits of the Marschak Interaction Method (MIM) assessment
  • Prepare the MIM play therapy assessment tool.
  • Analyze an MIM with an eye towards curiosity and non-judgment to support caregivers in Theraplay activities.
  • Plan a play therapy treatment based on an MIM analysis
  • Identify at least three play therapy goals for an MIM feedback session with parents
  • Name the four dimensions of Theraplay, a modality of play therapy
  • Describe how the four Theraplay dimensions promote healthy attachment
  • Recognize one play-based activity from each of the four dimensions: Structure, Engagement, Nurture and Challenge
  • Understand ways of adapting Theraplay to meet the needs of a child with complex trauma; list three of them
  • Demonstrate clear ways of guiding parents to participate in Theraplay
  • Specify how to prepare parents to use Theraplay techniques at home
  • Identify how various parent attachment styles present in play therapy sessions
  • Support parents in understanding their attachment history
  • Demonstrate adapting Theraplay techniques for three different populations of families
  • Apply Theraplay techniques to work through dysregulation in play therapy sessions
  • Adapt Theraplay activities for children of different ages and developmental stages
  • Describe process for termination of Theraplay treatment
  • Describe at least 2 common examples of countertransference in Theraplay treatment
  • Describe 2 ways to effectively address countertransference
  • Identify two types of clients for whom Theraplay would not be an appropriate play therapy modality.

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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

Disability Accommodation

We are committed to providing ADA accommodations in compliance with the law. To ensure your needs are met, please inform us of any requirements when you register, ideally at least 30 days before the event. You can do so by emailing support@ce-go.com or calling 888-498-5578.

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.

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Level One Theraplay & MIM (4 day training)
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    United Way Houston (50 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77007)
  • Date
    June 23 - 26, 2026

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