Parents and Play Therapy:
Understanding Cultural Barriers, Our Own Barriers
​& Strategies to Build Rapport
Join Christine M. Valentín, a licensed clinical social worker and Registered Play therapist at an in-person, CE training for mental health professionals. 

This in-person training is designed for mental health professionals who wish to gain insight into the role that culture plays in play therapy, especially when it comes to concerns and expectations that parents/caregivers may harbor when considering therapy for their child. We will also review the concerns and expectations we have as mental health professionals that may hinder the therapeutic alliance with the parents.

​Participants will also learn cultural considerations to keep in mind when building rapport, explaining play therapy to parents as well as selecting toys, activities, and games to incorporate into their play therapy sessions.
Learning Objectives
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Participants will be able to:
  • Identify how culture can impact a parent's attitude towards play therapy
  • Identify common challenges mental health professionals encounter when working with parents from select cultures
  • Discover culturally-tailored strategies to gain trust and establish connections in play therapy
  • Explore culturally inclusive toys, activities, and games for specific ethnicities to improve therapeutic outcomes and overcome obstacles

​Please note: Due to time constraints, this workshop will not focus on addressing issues related to certain disabilities and/or certain diagnosis.
This workshop is meant to provide a general understanding of what a clinician should know about working with children and parents from certain cultures. The presentation will primarily focus on providing cultural information related to Latin/Caribbean, African American and select Asian cultures. Others cultures may be included but is not guaranteed to be addressed due to time constraints.
Details: 

Date - Saturday, April 5, 2025

Time: 10:15 am - 1:15 PM
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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: $150 - ​A light continental breakfast will be served. 

CEs: 3 Social and Cultural Competence CEs will be provided 

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.

Testimonials from Previous Participants

A very relevant and in-depth training about cultural issues and sensitivity as it relates to Play Therapy! This workshop is packed full of information that a clinician needs to be aware of when providing play therapy services to children and their families."- MA
This was an engaging and informative workshop! I appreciate the insight and perspectives brought in by the instructor and participants." - VV
Christine was a wonderful presenter. The information was interesting and provided in a way that was digestible and engaging. I learned a lot and walked away with some new ideas to incorporate during sessions." - ST
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Christine M. Valentín is an APT approved provider 24-732.
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Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC is an approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7566.
Grievance and Refund Policy
 
Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants.
 
The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of Christine M. Valentin, therapist and sole owner Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC.
 
While Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, it recognizes that complaints do and will arise. Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC will do its best to anticipate problems and, when they do present themselves, will attempt to alleviate complaints as quickly as possible.


Refund Policy 
All refund requests must be made at least 7 days before the start of contact training.  Any deviation of this will be clearly printed on all promotional materials for a specific training. If a service charge applies for processing refunds it will be clearly stated on all promotional materials. You can send someone in your place if you are unable to attend a training and Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC needs to be notified at least 24 hours before the training is set to begin. 

Refunds will not be given to non-contact trainings.  

 
Grievance Policy
Any complaint can be directed to Christine M. Valentin at [email protected] When a complaint, either verbally or written, is filed with Christine M. Valentin the following guidelines are followed with respect to achieving resolution: 

1. Complaints relative to a speaker or workshop leader, contents of instructional materials being presented, or an individual educational style being utilized, the individual voicing disapproval is requested to first address concerns to the presenter. If the presenter is not available, place his/her comments in writing. If the presenter is a different individual than Christine M. Valentin, Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC will convey these comments to the speaker while maintaining confidentiality of the complainant.

2. If the complaint concerns a continuing education activity, its content, level of presentation, or facilities in which the event is being held, Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC, will attempt to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible. If the offered resolution (resolutions may include, but not be limited to partial/full refund of fees paid; credit toward future event) is not satisfactory to the individual filing the complaint, then further action may be taken. In the latter instance, the individual is requested to place his/her complaint in writing to the attention of Christine M. Valentin. The complaint is then reviewed by Christine M. Valentin and an advisory committee of at least two mental health professionals who are experienced with offering Continuing education.
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ADA Accommodation
All requests for accommodations require your request to be on file in our office three weeks prior to the training date. Christine M. Valentin, LCSW, LLC will make reasonable efforts to accommodate participants with disabilities access to trainings. Email [email protected] for all requests. 
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