# Event Details - **Event Name**: From Past To Present: A Journey of the history and theory of play therapy - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This is a 3 hour in person training to focus on the theory and history of play therapy. Earn 3 Contact hours and CEs.About this EventThis live webinar will briefly discuss the history and theory of play therapy. The webinar will discuss how the Association for Play Therapy fosters contact among mental health professionals using the power of play to work with clients using play therapy.Sabra Starnes, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S, TrainerLearning Objectives:1. Discuss the theory of play therapy and 3. Discuss contributors to the development, creation, and foundation of the Association of Play Therapy2. List the different theories of play therapy.3. Discuss present and past contributors of play therapy approaches and interventions.Continuing Education: Next Place Therapy Services is an approved NBCC provider #7270 and Association for Play Therapy Provider #17-526. Next Place Therapy Services is the sponsor for this training. About the Trainer: Sabra Starnes, LCSW, RPT-SSabra Starnes, a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor since 2015, has been an Independent Clinical Social Worker licensed in Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Ohio for the past 23 years. As the Founder of Next Place Therapy Services, she specializes in working with clients aged 3-16 and their families, on adoption, school refusal, school challenges, anxiety, depression, and social-emotional challenges.Beyond her professional role, Sabra enjoys a well-balanced life with activities like playing with her grandchildren, swimming, traveling, comedy shows, and indulging in romantic docuseries on Netflix. With over a decade of experience, Sabra brings passion and expertise to play therapy, offering a dynamic learning experience reflecting her commitment to professional growth and personal fulfillment.At Next Place Therapy Services, we're thrilled to embark on this learning journey with you! Our training environments are designed to be inclusive, accessible, and full of support.Need accommodations? We're here to help! Let us know your specific needs, and we'll make sure you have what you require.Expect a warm and supportive vibe throughout the training. I'm ready to assist and make your experience memorable.Your participation makes our community richer. If you have any questions or requests, drop me a line at sabrastarnes@gmail.com. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0976a760-f24d-11f0-b438-d75247fd2adc-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf4eef0-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/largo/from-past-to-present-a-journey-of-the-history-and-theory-of-play-therapy/100001980644668521 - **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, webinar, sports, health-wellness, comedy, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 119.22, max: 119.22, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Largo - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: 1400 Mercantile Ln suite 208 - **lat**: 38.9076947 - **long**: -76.8383015 - **full address**: 1400 Mercantile Ln suite 208, 1400 Mercantile Lane, Largo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: From Past To Present: A Journey of the history and theory of play therapy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a7c0682f8aeb6525a9c3bc502a2316925a72db9d3cbb0d3db6b022725b582f41-rimg-w1024-h1536-dcf1eff0-gmir.jpg?v=1768507314 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is From Past To Present: A Journey of the history and theory of play therapy being held? - **A:** From Past To Present: A Journey of the history and theory of play therapy takes place on Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm at 1400 Mercantile Ln suite 208, 1400 Mercantile Lane, Largo, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for From Past To Present: A Journey of the history and theory of play therapy? - **A:** Tickets for From Past To Present: A Journey of the history and theory of play therapy are priced at USD 119 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityIN PERSON TRAININGUSD 119 + USD 9 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing From Past To Present: A Journey of the history and theory of play therapy? - **A:** From Past To Present: A Journey of the history and theory of play therapy is organized by Sabra Starnes, LICSW,LCSW-C, RPT-S, M.Ed. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "From Past To Present: A Journey of the history and theory of play therapy", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a7c0682f8aeb6525a9c3bc502a2316925a72db9d3cbb0d3db6b022725b582f41-rimg-w1024-h1536-dcf1eff0-gmir.jpg?v=1768507314", "startDate": "2026-05-17T13:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-17T16:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/largo/from-past-to-present-a-journey-of-the-history-and-theory-of-play-therapy/100001980644668521", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "1400 Mercantile Ln suite 208", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1400 Mercantile Lane", "postalCode": "20774", "addressLocality": "Largo", "addressRegion": "MD", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.9076947", "longitude": "-76.8383015" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "This is a 3 hour in person training to focus on the theory and history of play therapy. 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She worked for 13 years in the District of Columbia Public School System as a School Social Worker.She is the founder of Next Place Therapy Services a private practice that has offices in Largo, Maryland, and Washington, DC.She became a Registered Play Therapist in 2003. And a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor in 2015. She presents both in-person and online play therapy training towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist.Sabra's training are engaging, humorous, and fun. She has a strong passion for educating and supporting clinicians to become effective and highly skilled play therapists.Sabra believes in the power of play and that play can heal children, families, and adults who are dealing with life challenges.She looks forward to having you attend training! Any questions please ask.The world needs Play Therapists!Next Place Therapy Services is an Approved Provider of Play Therapy #17-526GRIEVANCE POLICY: Next Place Therapy Services is fully committed to complying with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content, and in the treatment of attendees.While we go to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all and attempt to anticipate problems, we recognize that complaints will arise. When problems do present themselves, we will attempt to alleviate complaints as quickly as possible.Complaints relative to a speaker, contents of instructional materials being presented, an individual educational style being utilized, or facilities where training is held should be addressed with Sabra Starnes who will attempt to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible.Play Well!Sabra  Starnes" } ] } ] ```