The History of Play Therapy
Presented by Amanda Robinson, LPC-S, RPT-S™
Historical figures in play therapy may feel far away, but their views and findings impact our practice today!
Join us in this dynamic (not boring!) presentation as we delve not just into the works of prominent play therapists, but also into the writings of educators and other important “players” across centuries and world regions.
This is a history training covering multiple theories, including Psychoanalytic and Child-Centered as well as lesser-known ones like Release Play Therapy and Relationship Play Therapy.
You’ll leave with a new understanding of how modern play therapy is shaped by generational and cultural views of childhood and play.
Details
Date - January 31, 2025
Time - 1:00pm - 4:00pm CT
Pricing - $120
Credits - 5 CE Credits
3 as in-person contact hours and 2 as non-contact hours
Location - Ensemble Therapy
Northwest Austin Location
4210 Spicewood Springs, Suite 203
Austin, Texas 78759
Training Objectives
Describe earlier generations' views on play and how this relates to modern understandings of play and play therapy.
Identify the four major historical movements of play therapy.
Explain the importance of play therapy history and how it impacts our play therapy work today.
Amanda Robinson, LPC-S, RPT-S™
Amanda earned her BA in Psychology from Hardin-Simmons University and her MA in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. Amanda is in private practice in Austin, Texas, where she provides therapy to children and teens with anxiety, trauma, and “big feelings.”
She is also passionate about her work with parents and facilitates Child Parent Relationship Therapy groups.
Amanda is the author of The Highly Sensitive Child’s Workbook as well as Anger Management Skills Workbook for Kids. Her favorite ways to play include baking, writing, and being outside with her husband, dog, and toddler.
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.
This training will provide 5 CE Credits: 3 as in-person contact hours and 2 as non-contact hours, performed as outside reading and writing.
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.
Enrollment is now closed. Check out our other trainings!
