Play, Presence & Power: Listening with Heart in Inclusive CCPT Practice

This is a two day in person training! Get lunch, snacks and a CCPT kit to keep!

About this Event


Let the Child Lead: Foundations of Connection in Child-Centered Play Therapy

Training Description:

Join us for this interactive two-day in person only training designed for mental health professionals beginning their journey into Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). Let the Child Lead offers a foundational and hands-on learning experience that centers the therapeutic power of relationship, play, and child-led connection. Through engaging discussion, experiential activities, and modeling, participants will explore the essential principles, techniques, and core beliefs of CCPT.

Participants will have the opportunity to practice skills, reflect on the therapist’s role as a safe and accepting presence, and understand how to create play spaces that allow children to express themselves freely and fully.

All attendees will receive a curated CCPT Starter Kit to support their continued learning and practice.

Whether you're a social worker, counselor, or therapist new to play therapy, this training will equip you with a solid foundation to begin incorporating CCPT into your work with children.

📚 Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe the foundational theory and philosophy behind child-centered play therapy.
2. Identify the therapeutic powers of play relevant to CCPT.
3. Explain the role of the therapist in creating a safe, accepting, and child-led environment.
4. List key materials and toys used in a CCPT playroom and their symbolic importance.
5. Demonstrate core CCPT skills such as tracking, reflecting feelings, and returning responsibility.
6. Discuss the importance of the relationship and the role of empathy in CCPT.
7. Compare directive and non-directive play therapy approaches.
8. Discuss how cultural humility and intersectionality inform CCPT practice.
9. Discuss basic CCPT interventions through experiential activities and role plays.
10. Identify ways to begin implementing CCPT with children in clinical practice settings.

📆 Training Dates & Time:

• Sunday, November 9, 2025 – 9 AM to 3:15 PM
• Monday, November 10, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Training Location: 1400 Mercantile Lane suite 208 Largo, Maryland 20774.

💵 Cost:

• General Registration: $300
• Early Bird Discount: $250 (Register by September 30, 2025)
• Group rates are available (email c2FicmFzdGFybmVzIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20= to get details)
• Buy 1 get and get discount on the second is availale (email c2FicmFzdGFybmVzIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20= to get detials)

🎁 What’s Included:

• Light breakfast on Monday
• Snacks both days
• Lunch both days
• A take-home CCPT Starter Kit
• Certificate of completion for APT Contact hours and CEUS- NBCC and ASWB

Next Place Therapy Services is an approved provider for

NBCC #7270 ASWB #2170 and APT #172-526.

Questions, please email me at bmV4dHBsYWNldGhlcmFweXRyYWluaW5nIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=

I currently have openings for individual and group supervision. feel free to email to further discuss if you are interested in supervision for your RPT hours.

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