⚡ Attention Play Therapists ⚡

This course is for you if you want to...

  • Learn why play therapy is the ideal therapeutic approach for working with children aged 2-12

  • Display a basic understanding of current brain research and neuroscience that support play therapy as the ideal treatment approach for children aged 2-12

  • Learn 4 play therapy interventions to apply to your current practice with children

What Play Therapists Are Saying About the Course

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Domenica Doro

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"I really enjoyed this training - thank you! I will be back for future trainings :)"
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Jesse Seborowski

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"Susan Stutzman did a great job engaging with the team and answering random questions throughout the training. It was fun participating in the interventions/activities as I learned best through interaction and physical movement. I felt that students had fun during this training that combined multiple learning styles (Auditory, Visual, Kinesthetic, & Reading/Writing), which may have helped us retain the information more effectively. Thanks so much!"

What's included?

  • 6 CE Hours & Certificate (with survey & passing quiz grade)

  • Learn at your own pace. The training videos will be here waiting for you!

  • No Expiration Date (you'll have 24-hour, 365-Days access to the content). Rewatch them anytime!

  • Closed Captioning

  • High Quality, 4K Interactive Video & Clear Audio

Will this suit me?

  • Beginner play therapists wanting an introductory course on foundational principles.

  • Intermediate play therapists looking for extra tools and resources for their play therapy toolbox.

  • Advanced supervisors looking to fine-tune their approach with children

6 NON-CONTACT CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS

APT APPROVED PROVIDER 18-533

Course Description:

"Play Therapy 101" is an introductory course that delves into the foundational principles and practices of play therapy as a mental health profession. Designed for individuals seeking to work with the mental health of children, this course explores the theoretical foundations, historical context, and practical applications of play therapy in therapeutic settings. 


By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to integrate play therapy interventions into their work with children, demonstrating a solid understanding of the profession and its relevance in mental health practice.


Course Objectives: 

Objective 1 Define play therapy as a mental health profession.

Objective 2 Learn why play therapy is the ideal therapeutic approach for working with children aged 2-12.

Objective 3 Display a basic understanding of current brain research and neuroscience that support play therapy as the ideal treatment approach for children aged 2-12.

Objective 4  Overview of a brief history of play therapy in the mental health field.

Objective 5  Discuss the facilitation of trauma-informed play therapy.

Objective 6 Learn 4 play therapy interventions to apply to your current practice with children.



**Continuing Education Credits:**

This course meets the requirements for 6 non-contact CE credits under the Association for Play Therapy catagory "special topics".

CE is awarded for Masters Level mental health students or professionals specific to play therapy.

Credits are offered and awarded to participants who attend the event in its entirety and complete and submit a post test.

Play Therapy Toolbox offers continuing education specific to play therapy. APT Approved Provider 18-533 maintains responsibility for the program.



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.

Your Instructor

  • Susan Stutzman

    Instructor

    Susan Stutzman

    Susan Stutzman, LCPC, RPT-S, is the founder and owner of Kid Matters Counseling in Hinsdale, IL. Susan is the co-owner of Play Therapy Toolbox, a digital resource to help support, train, and equip the next generation of play therapists and play therapy supervisors. She is the past president of the Illinois Association for Play Therapy, a mother of 3 children, and lives in Hinsdale with her husband of 17 years.