Ethical Decision Making Models
Compasses to Navigate Play Therapy Practice
Presented by Joy Cannon, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S™, NCC
November 7, 2025
Play therapists need practical tools and guidance to navigate ethical challenges. Through small group work, lecture, and (yes) play, participants will reexamine relevant standards (the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics and the Association for Play Therapy’s Best Practice Guidelines) along with evidence-based decision making models to better respond to dilemmas in play therapy. We’ll finish with an Ethics Jeopardy Game!
Training Objectives
Credits
In-Person: 3 Contact Hours / CE Credits
Live Virtual: 3 Non-Contact Hours / CE Credits
Hybrid Location
Live via Zoom or In-Person
Ensemble Therapy
Northwest Austin Location
4210 Spicewood Springs, Suite 203
Austin, Texas 78759
Details
Continuing Education for Professionals
Hybrid Training
Date
November 7, 2025
Time
9:00am - 12:00pm CT
Pricing
$120, with sliding scale community option
In this hybrid in-person / live virtual training for play therapists, participants will:
Utilize 2 structured decision-making models for ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in play therapy.
Critique their own choices, policies and practices for alignment with the Association for Play Therapy’s Best Practices, ACA Code of Ethics and relevant state regulations.
Identify cultural and developmental considerations of ethical decision-making processes involving children and families in play therapy.
Presented by
Joy Cannon, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S™, NCC
Joy Cannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S™) and published author with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health from Texas State University. Her expertise includes crisis response, individual counseling and groups.
Joy owns Inkling Therapy in South Austin, specializing in children 3-7 years old and interpersonal trauma. She is passionate about Solution-Focused Play Therapy and volunteers with the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention as President of the Central Texas Chapter. At home, she plays with her British Shorthair cats, Nessie and Rufus.
Good to Know
This is an in-person training and will not be recorded. Please dress comfortably, bring a water bottle, snacks, and anything else you need to feel comfortable in a classroom setting for the duration of our training.
To receive contact hours, participants must attend the full presentation and complete the post-presentation evaluation.
Ensemble Therapy is an Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy (APT), Approved Provider 23-706. Ensemble Therapy is an approved provider endorsed by an international organization and therefore trainings quality for the 50% CEs mandated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) for LPC and LMFT. Play Therapy credit is available to mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health program.
It is the responsibility of the attendee to verify whether CE credit offered by the Ensemble Learning Center meets the regulations of the participant’s licensing/certification board.
Before registering, please see our Frequently Asked Questions, including cancellations and refund policy, at the bottom of this page.
Sign Up To Secure Your Spot
Enrollment closes on November 6th at 10:00am CT.
We are committed to making continuing education more readily available so therapists and professionals from all backgrounds have the tools and support to provide relevant and nuanced care with awareness and sensitivity. Please choose the enrollment option that applies to you and your circumstances.
ENROLLMENT RATE
$120
This is the actual cost of enrollment, and this rate is meant for attendees who are able to comfortably meet their basic needs with room for expendable purchases, and those who benefit from financial support or systemic privilege.
USE CODE EARLYRATE-NOV7 FOR $15 OFF UNTIL THREE WEEKS BEFORE
COMMUNITY RATE
$105
This reduced rate is for attendees who are students, those who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those living with disabilities, experiencing financial hardship, or who have been impacted by systemic inequity.
USE CODE COMMUNITY-15 TO APPLY COMMUNITY DISCOUNT
November 7, 2025
Establish evidence-based decision making models and gain practical tools to better respond to dilemmas in play therapy through through small group work, lecture, and play.
Training FAQ
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These learning sessions are designed for professional counselors, social workers, school counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, play therapists, teachers, occupational therapists, child life specialists, school administration, graduate students, and professionals working with children or pursuing training to do so. The content of our learning sessions is presented at the graduate level using inclusive and friendly approaches, but if you are not intending on working with children, we suggest you take a look at our workshops for caregivers and families, which are facilitated for everyone who is interested in deepening their knowledge and connection with children in their lives.
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All of Ensemble's professional trainings offer continuing education credits for licensed professionals, and some of those trainings provide play therapy credit for mental health professionals or students enrolled in a graduate mental health program. It is up to you to read the listed details for each presentation and verify whether CE credit offered by the Ensemble Learning Center meets the regulations of your licensing/certification board prior to signing up.
Offerings listed For Caregivers do not include the option for CE credits, though we always welcome anyone who wants to attend!
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Not all learning sessions count toward play therapy credit. For select trainings, play therapy credit may be awarded to graduate students enrolled in a graduate mental health program or individuals who hold a graduate mental health degree. To receive credit, participants must meet all listed requirements for the training. Play therapy continuing education credit will not be awarded to non-mental health professionals.
Ensemble Therapy is an APT Approved Provider #23-706. The CE hours you earn for qualifying trainings can be applied toward your credentialing as a Registered Play Therapist™, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™ or School Based-Registered Play Therapist™.
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No partial CE credit is available. Attendees must be present for the entire duration of the learning session and complete all requirements.
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Cancellation requests can be made by email hello@ensemblelearningcenter.com.
Cancellations received at least 14 days prior to a scheduled learning session are refundable at 50% of the registration fee. Cancellations received less than 14 days prior to a scheduled learning session will receive no refund or credit. No shows or missed learning sessions will receive no refund or credit.
Should Ensemble Learning Center need to cancel a learning session, we will make every attempt to notify paid registrants in a timely manner. All paid registrants will receive a full refund.
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All in-person learning sessions occur in our conference room at Ensemble Therapy’s Spicewood office location. To protect the confidentiality of our clients and respect our healing environment so important therapeutic work can occur, only adult registrants are allowed to attend our learning sessions.
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A replacement CE certificate can be obtained for a $25 administrative fee. Please reach out to hello@ensemblelearningcenter.com to request an additional copy.