"I finally know how to work with resistant dads!"
- Susan Stutzman
LCPC, RPT, Certified SPT
Kid Matters Counseling | Hinsdale, IL
What's included?
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6 CE Hours & Certificate (with survey & passing quiz grade)
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High Quality, Interactive Video & Clear Audio
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Downloadable Audio Files
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No Expiration Date (you'll have 24-hour, 365-Days access to the content)
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Learn at your own pace! The training videos will be here for you.
Will this suite me?
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Beginner play therapists wanting to learn everything from the ground up
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Intermediate play therapists looking to sharpen their skills.
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Advanced play therapists looking to expand their play therapy toolbox.
6 NON-CONTACT CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
APT APPROVED PROVIDER #18-533
Course Objectives
Objective 1 - Learn the elements of an effective intake session that set the stage for parental investment in the play therapy process.
Objective 2 - Understand how to work with a resistant parent and keep them engaged in the play therapy process.
Objective 3 - Learn how to translate what is happening in the playroom to parents.
Objective 4 - Understand how the therapist’s authenticity and emotional congruency impact the relationship with the parent in the play therapy process.
Objective 5 - Understand the therapists’ role as a coach if the parent enters the play therapy session.
Objective 6 - Understand how Synergetic Play Therapy’s concept of “The Set-Up/The Offering” is applied to working with parents.
Course Description
In this thought-provoking yet practical workshop, participants will explore what it really takes to partner with parents. They will have the opportunity to understand how to have a successful intake session setting the stage for a higher level of investment and commitment, how to communicate to parents so that they understand what play therapy is and how it works, how to translate what is happening in the playroom so that parents understand how the goals are being worked on, what to do with resistant parents and what to do when parents just want to drop their child off to be "fixed".
Through new skills, insights and a framework rooted in relationship theory, therapists are guaranteed to leave feeling inspired to work with parents.
Play Therapy Toolbox. is an Approved Provider with the Association for Play Therapy. (APT Approved Provider #18-533).
Play therapy credit available to mental health professionals only as listed in each course description. Courses that do not qualify for play therapy credit are clearly listed.
Course Reviews by Play Therapists
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Finally a great course about working with parents!
Marina Keukens Terrell
As a fairly seasoned play therapist I learned so much from this course. Kudos!
As a fairly seasoned play therapist I learned so much from this course. Kudos!
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Very Informative!
jennifer gilbert
It was very informative not only for play therapist but therapist working with parents. It helps me understand a parent's perspective and how to work with them.
Read MoreIt was very informative not only for play therapist but therapist working with parents. It helps me understand a parent's perspective and how to work with them.
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Great reframe that I can use tomorrow!
Pauliina Pope
This course was a very positive surprise. I completed in one day, and know that my next session will be better because of it.
This course was a very positive surprise. I completed in one day, and know that my next session will be better because of it.
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Deepen Your Knowledge!
Malia Segal
This course was very helpful to expand my knowledge base for a personal challenge of mine: parents as part of this therapy process. If you've listened to Lis...
Read MoreThis course was very helpful to expand my knowledge base for a personal challenge of mine: parents as part of this therapy process. If you've listened to Lisa's LFtP podcast, this takes that to next level and I found it to be so helpful especially in developing goals, providing real help to parents during your meetings with them, and translating play behavior. Highly recommend this course; the audio downloads were really helpful as I could listen while doing other tasks!
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Highly Recommended Training for Any Play Therapist!!
Ally Berttucci
This course was INCREDIBLY valuable to my continuing development as a child and family therapist. Working with parents is a critical part of the job, and Lis...
Read MoreThis course was INCREDIBLY valuable to my continuing development as a child and family therapist. Working with parents is a critical part of the job, and Lisa provided practical tools to enhance my proficiency in helping parents feel seen, understood and respected. The course comes with usable hand-outs and resources that I know I will refer back to time and again. This course blends neuroscience, therapist self-reflection, and practical strategies that will empower any play therapist to serve their families well! Not to mention, the site was intuitive and easy to use right from my home office!
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Such great content!
Meredith Messina
Lisa Dion offers SO MUCH good information for working with parents, and the course is easy to use and follow. Well worth your time and money!!!
Lisa Dion offers SO MUCH good information for working with parents, and the course is easy to use and follow. Well worth your time and money!!!
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So much good information!
Sommer Greer
This was a great training. There is a lot of valuable information provided. The presenter is excellent and knowledgeable.
This was a great training. There is a lot of valuable information provided. The presenter is excellent and knowledgeable.
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Course curriculum
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Introduction (Start Here)
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1. Understanding Parents 101 (60 Minutes)
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2. Neuroscience & Partnering with Parents (105 Minutes)
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3. Elements of a Successful Intake Session (How to Sell Play Therapy) - (72 Minutes)
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4. Conflict, Working with Dads, & Translating a Child's Play to Parents (72 minutes)
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WAIT! 👉 BEFORE YOU MOVE ON...
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5. Conclusion
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You're Almost Done!
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How to navigate this course (short video) Course Objectives FREE PREVIEW Class Downloads Refund & Cancellation Policy (either as PDF or Text) FREE PREVIEW Download all 5 sessions of the audio below if you like: Before we begin... We have 3 quick questions for you... -
Session 1 - Introduction & Understanding Parents (60 minutes) -
Session 2 - Neuroscience & Partnering With Parents (105 minutes) -
Session 3 - Elements of a Successful Intake Session with Parents & How to Sell Play Therapy (68 minutes) -
Session 4 - Conflict, Working with Dads, & Translating the Play to Parents -
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Session 5 - Conclusion (10 minutes) -
You're Almost Done! Survey & Quiz Section Course Evaluation CE Certificate Exam
"Excellent, Practical Course. 6 Hours Well Spent!"
Debbie Wagler | Ontario, Canada
CCC, OCT
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Great training that increased my confidence!!
Makayla Fitchett
I have loved this training! It has been helpful in providing me with more confidence with working with parents and how to guide them along with partnering wi...
Read MoreI have loved this training! It has been helpful in providing me with more confidence with working with parents and how to guide them along with partnering with them. I have already noticed myself implementing these training tips into my practice. I loved how Lisa gave examples and had the audience try to come up with responses to practice what we are learning in these videos.
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Wonderful Course and Fabulous Instructor
Jessica Douglas
This was a great course with a very supportive, knowledgeable instructor. She helped reduce the pressure of working with parents by redefining the therapist...
Read MoreThis was a great course with a very supportive, knowledgeable instructor. She helped reduce the pressure of working with parents by redefining the therapist/parent relationship.
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This training should be mandated for every child therapis...
Fernando Gonzalez III
Lisa is just brilliant as she connect neuroscience with our need to connect with parents to promote optimal investment and engagement as their child is in t...
Read MoreLisa is just brilliant as she connect neuroscience with our need to connect with parents to promote optimal investment and engagement as their child is in the play room.
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Excellent resource for any therapist!
Machen Champion
What an informative and empowering course. As a new clinician (and a non-parent), building stronger partnerships with parents is always a goal of mine. This ...
Read MoreWhat an informative and empowering course. As a new clinician (and a non-parent), building stronger partnerships with parents is always a goal of mine. This course really helped me reflect on areas of strengths as well as helped me pinpoint areas I need to grow.
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Your Instructor
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Instructor
Lisa Dion
Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S is an international teacher, supervisor, and author. She is the founder and President of the Play Therapy Institute of Colorado, creator of Synergetic Play Therapy, Adjunct Faculty at Naropa University and host of the Lessons from the Playroom podcast and webinar series. She trains and supervises play therapists worldwide in play therapy and business creation.