About this live event

Learning Objectives

• 1. Describe two theoretical underpinnings of sandtray as a therapeutic Play Therapy tool (interpersonal biology & therapeutic powers of play).
• 2. Effectively use at least three Play Therapy sandtray prompts for experiential learning and therapeutic processing.
• 3. Apply twelve Play Therapy sandtray processing techniques to facilitate therapeutic change in clients.
• 4. Use an ethical documentation process for conceptualizing treatment progress consistent with sandtray Play Therapy.

Learning Levels

• All levels

Live event Instructor(s)

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  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.

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