Play As a Healing Tool:

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This in-person workshop will delve into the significance of play as a healing tool for the Latinx/Hispanic community. Attendees will gain insights into the concept of play, the role of play therapy, and the challenges faced by this community. Additionally, we will discuss its contributions to healing across the lifespan. This workshop will consist of a combination of lecture and experiential activities. Attendees will be guided through a couple of exercises as well as provided with practical suggestions for incorporating play-based activities with both children and adults will be provided. Learning Objectives: • Define what Play is and why it is important • Define what Play therapy is and how it serves as a healing tool • Identify barriers to Play and Play therapy within the Latinx Community Details In-Person CE Training 📆April 11, 2026 🕛 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, EST 📍 219 South Street, Ste. 201, New Providence, NJ 07974 Cost: $150 (Early Bird Special until April 1st) $175 Thereafter Light snacks and coffee/tea will be available. Materials & supplies will also be provided. CEs: 2.0 Social and Cultural Competence CEs (ASWB/ACE)/ 2.0 Contact CEs (NBCC/APT) Primary areas of instruction: Culture & Diversity Target Audience: Mental health professionals with an Associates, Bachelors or Master's Degree Skill Level - Beginner Deadline to RSVP is Monday, April 6 Seating is limited to 4 participants, so RSVP today! Christine M. Valentín is an APT approved provider 24-732. Play therapy credit available to mental health professionals & graduate students in a mental health program. Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7566. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC, provider # 2222, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 04/02/2026–04/02/2029. Social workers completing this course receive 2 Social and Cultural Competence CEs credits.