SKU:
10
History and Play Therapy: Who, What, When, Where, Why & How to Integrate it into Your Work
$325.00
$325.00
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This in-person training is designed for mental health professionals want a better understanding of what play therapy is, how has it evolved and how to integrate into the work you do. Whether you work at a private practice, non-profit, school setting we will cover activities that you can incorporate into your work.
Don't work with children? I'm sure you see parents in your practice! Learning about the importance of play as well as activities or games you can show or recommend to your adult client can help you help them in achieving their goals.
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Don't work with children? I'm sure you see parents in your practice! Learning about the importance of play as well as activities or games you can show or recommend to your adult client can help you help them in achieving their goals.
Want more info about the benefits of this workshop: Scroll down 👇🏽
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
1) Discover the historical evolution of Play therapy
2) Summarize the historically significant theories utilized in Play therapy
3) Discuss the differences between directive and non-directive play therapy techniques
4) Demonstrate directive and non-directive play therapy techniques
5) Identify activities to integrate play therapy techniques into your workplace
This Small, interactive, and in-person training will not only teach you clinical skills to enhance your work but it will also allow for:
We will also have real, honest discussion about how to adapt what you're learning to different communities, backgrounds, and lived experiences.
This training is for you if:
👍🏽 You want to sharpen your clinical skills around play and how it enhances our ability to be more effective with clients.
👍🏽 You have a deep curiosity to learn from your peers, not just a presenter.
👍🏽You’re passionate about ethically serving diverse, complex populations.
👍🏽You want to attend a training that helps you reconnect with your why of being a mental health profession and feel inspired about your work again.
👍🏽You want to feel less alone in this work, especially if you’re in solo or remote practice.
👍🏽You want to take a step toward career growth. Maybe you are considering a supervisory, leadership, teaching position and want to add some trainings to your resume/curriculum vitae. Or perhaps you want to niche down.
👍🏽You want to be seen as competent, current, and credible in your field.
This training is not for you if:
🚫You just want to check off a CE requirement without participating.
🚫You’re not open to learning through reflection, discussion, or play.
Date - Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 1 PM
Location - The Hub Murray Hill Hotel 553 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ 07974
Presenter - Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, RPT
About the Instructor: Christine M. Valentin is a LCSW who has worked for 15 years as a private practice owner where she counsels children and adults. She is also a Registered Play Therapist and Approved CE Provider for NBCC, APT and ACE.
Cost: $325 - A continental breakfast will be served and supplies/materials will be provided.
CEs: 3.5 General Competence CEs(ASWB)/ 3.5 Contact CEs (NBCC/APT)
Christine M. Valentín is an APT approved provider 24-732. Play therapy credit will not be offered to non-mental health professionals.
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 programs.
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: 04/02/2025– 04/02/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 3 social and cultural competence continuing education credits.
Please contact 718.314.9280 if you have questions, concerns, or grievances about this course. Email [email protected] for ADA accommodation.
Participants will be able to:
1) Discover the historical evolution of Play therapy
2) Summarize the historically significant theories utilized in Play therapy
3) Discuss the differences between directive and non-directive play therapy techniques
4) Demonstrate directive and non-directive play therapy techniques
5) Identify activities to integrate play therapy techniques into your workplace
This Small, interactive, and in-person training will not only teach you clinical skills to enhance your work but it will also allow for:
- warm, collaborative discussions—akin to a peer consultation group
- You to ask and get your questions answers
- Hear different perspectives from other clinicians in the room and how handling their work
We will also have real, honest discussion about how to adapt what you're learning to different communities, backgrounds, and lived experiences.
This training is for you if:
👍🏽 You want to sharpen your clinical skills around play and how it enhances our ability to be more effective with clients.
👍🏽 You have a deep curiosity to learn from your peers, not just a presenter.
👍🏽You’re passionate about ethically serving diverse, complex populations.
👍🏽You want to attend a training that helps you reconnect with your why of being a mental health profession and feel inspired about your work again.
👍🏽You want to feel less alone in this work, especially if you’re in solo or remote practice.
👍🏽You want to take a step toward career growth. Maybe you are considering a supervisory, leadership, teaching position and want to add some trainings to your resume/curriculum vitae. Or perhaps you want to niche down.
👍🏽You want to be seen as competent, current, and credible in your field.
This training is not for you if:
🚫You just want to check off a CE requirement without participating.
🚫You’re not open to learning through reflection, discussion, or play.
Date - Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 1 PM
Location - The Hub Murray Hill Hotel 553 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ 07974
Presenter - Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, RPT
About the Instructor: Christine M. Valentin is a LCSW who has worked for 15 years as a private practice owner where she counsels children and adults. She is also a Registered Play Therapist and Approved CE Provider for NBCC, APT and ACE.
Cost: $325 - A continental breakfast will be served and supplies/materials will be provided.
CEs: 3.5 General Competence CEs(ASWB)/ 3.5 Contact CEs (NBCC/APT)
Christine M. Valentín is an APT approved provider 24-732. Play therapy credit will not be offered to non-mental health professionals.
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 programs.
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: 04/02/2025– 04/02/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 3 social and cultural competence continuing education credits.
Please contact 718.314.9280 if you have questions, concerns, or grievances about this course. Email [email protected] for ADA accommodation.