Play Therapy: Core Principles and Advanced Practice

Join us for an introduction to Child Centered Play Therapy in the morning followed by more advanced skills in the afternoon.

Play Therapy: Core Principles and Advanced Practice

Sponsor Name: Connect Counseling Center

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Time: 9am - 4pm (1 hour lunch break, on your own); registration opens at 8:30am

Location: Connect Counseling Center

2031 N. Mt. Juliet Rd

Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Cost: $120 for professionals.(full day only)

Student Rate: $80 (full day); Student Rate: $40 (half day)

Contact Play Therapy Credit Hours: 6*Play therapy credit may not be awarded to non-mental health professionals APT Approved Provider 21-642

NBCC Hours: 6

Connect Counseling Center, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing

Education Provider, ACEP No. 7560. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are

clearly identified. Connect Counseling Center, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of

the programs

Program Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Castner, PhD, LPC-MHSP-S, ACS, NCC, RPT

Content Description: This training is designed for the play therapist in agency, private practice, or school setting who is interested in learning about Child Centered Play Therapy. This six-hour training provides an engaging and interactive introduction to child-centered play therapy (CCPT), followed by a deeper dive into advanced CCPT concepts. The first half focuses on the fundamentals of play therapy, including what play therapy is, how it works, and the essential skills needed to create a therapeutic environment. Through hands-on activities, participants will explore the role of play therapy in supporting children’s emotional and behavioral growth. The second half transitions into advanced play therapy concepts, including an understanding of the phases of play therapy, recognizing play themes, working with parents, and developing effective treatment plans. Participants will practice applying these advanced principles in real-world scenarios and leave equipped to deepen their play therapy practice. Whether new to play therapy or ready to refine your skills, this training is designed to enhance your confidence and expertise.

Behavioral Learning Objectives:

• Define child-centered play therapy and describe its foundational principles and core components.
• Explain how play therapy facilitates emotional and behavioral healing in children.
• Demonstrate basic skills required to establish a therapeutic relationship in child-centered play therapy.
• Identify and describe the phases of play therapy and how they inform treatment progress.
• Identify and analyze play themes within child-centered play therapy and their significance in understanding a child’s inner world.
• Demonstrate ability to create effective documentation for play therapy services including treatment plans and progress notes.

Refund and Cancellation Policy:

Connect Counseling Center, LLC will make every effort to work with you and resolve issues related to refunds or cancellations. Due to the nature of this training, materials will be purchased prior to the training for the purposes of experiential activities. Therefore, we are not able to offer a refund within 48 hours of the date of the training unless the refund is requested due to unforeseen illness. We also incur a processing fee for the training and may ask that you retain the processing fee at the time of refund.

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