# Event Details - **Event Name**: Child-Centered Play Therapy: (2-day, 12 CEs) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Come learn Child-Centered Play Therapy in a fun and comprehensive way!About this EventChild-Centered Play Therapy: Unleashing the Power of Play to Heal Children and Impact Family SystemsIt’s easy to feel lost with how to help closed-off, anxious children. It’s also easy to be intimidated by aggressive children.As clinicians, we know that early intervention can make a huge impact on children’s futures, but sometimes it’s frustrating to try to connect with children, and sometimes we can feel helpless, wondering if what we are doing is actually helping them.Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is an evidence-based method that has proven to be effective and is developmentally appropriate for children ages 3 to 12 (and sometimes for younger or older children depending on the situation). It is effective in treating anxiety, aggression, and trauma, along with many other obstacles children face.The purpose of this two-day training is to provide participants with an introduction to CCPT and to help participants gain the skills necessary to employ CCPT with clients. This workshop will draw from neuroscience, Humanistic theory, Attachment theory, and the power of play to teach participants the theoretical principles of CCPT and demonstrate its effectiveness on children and family systems. The training will utilize a combination of lecture, discussion, demonstration, and coached practice (including role-play) so that participants can master the six core skills of CCPT, thereby enabling participants to walk away with confidence to implement this evidence-based method of play therapy. This training is for licenced mental health professionals, or current students studying to become licensed in a mental health field.This training is being offered In-Person. This will count with APT as a Contact training.This training will equip you to:1) Master the skills of Child-Centered Play Therapy so that you can be connected to your child clients and you can have confidence in your ability to facilitate growth2) Be grounded in the 8 core principles of CCPT so that you can discern how to respond in unique situations3) Understand the power of play and how play therapy sessions facilitate growth and address problematic behavior4) Monitor progress through the use of assessments and the four CCPT stages so you know how you are helping and you are able to communicate that progress to parentsCCPT is an exciting and effective approach to help children overcome difficulties. Utilizing neurobiology and humanistic theory, clinicians can use the power of play to address underlying causes. This training will be helpful for clinicians working in a variety of settings, including schools, private practices, and in-home settings.In the spirit of Child-Centered Play Therapy, hands-on, experiential learning will abound in this training through "breakout sessions" and live discussion. Clinicians will be able to get a taste for the power of this therapeutic method. Clinicians will be prepared to implement Child-Centered Play Therapy to help foster healing for children with diverse diagnoses and behaviors.This training is accepted by NIRE, a provider of Child-Centered Play Therapy Certifications.Come prepared to play . . . and walk away with the confidence to use Child-Centered Play Therapy with your clients!_________________________________________________________12 Contact Hr. Continuing Education Hours Available.APT APPROVED PROVIDER: #19-592NBCC APPROVED PROVIDER ACEP: #7853This training is classified as a "Contact" trianing for APT.Location: 999 N. Main St. Suite #202 (second floor), Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137Schedule: Friday and Saturday October 10th and 11th 2025, 8am-3:30pm CST,Friday, Jan 30th 7:45am CST Registration, 8am-3:30pm CST Training (meal break from 11:30am-12:30pm)Saturday, Jan 31st 7:45am CST Registration, 8am-3:30pm CST Training (meal break from 11:30am-12:30pm)Meals on your own. Snacks, coffee and tea will be provided!Disablity: If you have a disablity and need accomodations per ADA/504, please provide notification at the time of registration but no later than two weeks after starting the first workshop to provide accewssibility.Investment: $150 for Full-Time students ($85 per day), $295 Early Bird Rate for Professionals available before Jan 1st. $355 regular fee for Professionals after Jan 1st.$75 discount for those who work at a non-profit. Tickets in this category are limited and indicated at checkout by the title "Nonprofit and Associate Licensed Professional Rate". Please provide a copy of tax exempt status via email to sbryant@flourishingfams.com. There are limited spots available for this discount per training.$75 discount for those who have an Associate license only. Tickets in this category are limited and are indicated at checkout by the title "Nonprofit and Associate Licensed Professional Rate". Please provide a copy of your associate license via email to sbryant@flourishingfams.com . There are limited spots available for this discount per training.Payments accepted: Credit Card (thru Eventbrite), Check or Chase Quick Pay Zelle (received 1 week before event)Refund: Full Refund Available (minus credit card and eventbrite fees) up to 7 days in advance._______________________________________________________Learning ObjectivesThis workshop is designed to help you:Recite the 8 core principles from Virginia Axline that guide implementation of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) skillsDemonstrate the 6 core skills for facilitating CCPT (structuring, tracking, empathy, limit setting, role play, responding to special situations)Describe the research demonstrating the effectiveness of the CCPT model in its use with clientsDesign an atmosphere conducive to the successful employment of CCPT in therapy sessions (toy selection, portable play rooms, etc.)List specific diagnoses, ages, and behaviors that CCPT can effectively addressDiscuss how CCPT practices increase emotional intelligence, resilience, and emotional regulation skills among clientsWrite CCPT session progress notes and effective treatment plansList the four major stages of CCPT and the common themes associated with each stagePrepare to educate parents about CCPT so that parents understand the therapeutic processDescribe the ethical guidelines for informing parents about what the child is doing in CCPT while maintaining confidentiality of clientUtilize assessments effectively to help measure progress of CCPTApply special considerations for doing CCPT in relation to special diagnoses (e.g., separation anxiety and trauma) and varying developmental levelsDiscuss the appropriate timetable for termination of CCPTAbout Sharon:Sharon Bryant, LMFT, EMDR, RPT-S, CCPT-S, FFT-S, is certified in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Filial Family Therapy, Relationship Enhancement Programming, and is an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Trained Clinician. Sharon is a Child-Centered Play Therapy and Filial Therapy Skills Consultant for NIRE. She is the founder of Flourishing Families LLC and works in private practice at Flourishing Families LLC in Glen Ellyn, IL. She has presented twice at the NIRE national conference in Washington D.C., has taught play therapy as an adjunct professor, and has trained in play therapy for a variety of settings. Sharon has co-authored a life-skills curriculum called Back on Track and has contributed to a marriage-enrichment program (“Couple Talk”) as well as a parenting book titled A Life Shared: Meaningful Conversations with Our Kids.Flourishing Families empowers, equips, and nurtures mental health professionals by offering quality trainings, supervision and resources. Find us on Facebook!Click here to receive more info on what we have for you: http://eepurl.com/gfg8GrFlourishing Families delivers quality training, supervision, and resources for mental health professionals. Our goal is to empower, equip, and nurture clinicians to enable them to provide quality mental health services that help families heal and flourish.Flourishing Families is an APT Approved Provider #19-592.Flourishing Families LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing EducationProvider, ACEP No. 7853. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.Flourishing Families LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.Sponsor: Flourishing Families, LLC https://www.flourishingfams.com/If you have any questions, please email sbryant@flourishingfams.comPhone: 630-480-9188Flourishing Families999 N. Main St. Suite #103Glen Ellyn, IL60137 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f350ae10-a989-11f0-acae-896a89851f91-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-ellyn/child-centered-play-therapy-2-day-12-ces/100001766409350919 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, health-wellness, mental-health, kids, business, it, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 161.9, max: 349.71, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Glen Ellyn - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Flourishing Families - **lat**: 41.8952275 - **long**: -88.0629714 - **full address**: Flourishing Families, 999 N. 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Is it right for me? - **A:** Child-Centered Play Therapy: (2-day, 12 CEs) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glen Ellyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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