Let's Play: An Introduction to Play Therapy

Presented by Kaylyn Evans, MA, LPC, RPT™, NCC

Learning Objectives

Are you interested in play therapy, but unsure where to begin? This course is designed to introduce clinicians to play therapy.

Play therapy is an evidenced-based practice that can be defined as “the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained Play Therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development."

In this course, you will learn the how and why behind play therapy and begin to understand different theories for engaging in play therapy.

Training Objectives

In this self-guided presentation on play therapy, you'll learn and be able to:

Describe play therapy as an evidence-based practice.
Discuss the therapeutic powers of play therapy.

Compare different historical theoretical orientations, including CCPT, CBPT, Adlerian and Gestalt.

Better understand how it can be important and useful to create a playful and engaging approach with play therapy.

Details

Class Type

Pre-Recorded Training

Self-Paced Online Learning

Pricing

$30

Location

Ensemble Learning Platform

Presented by

Kaylyn Evans, MA, LPC , RPT™, NCC

Kaylyn Evans is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).

She earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Southwestern University in Biology and Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling at Texas State University.

Kaylyn is currently working towards her certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Her goal is to provide trauma-informed, anti-racist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling at all times. Kaylyn has experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings, including elementary school and community agencies.

Good to Know

This is a pre-recorded, self-directed online training. You will receive a login into our online course portal to begin the training on enrollment.

This training will provide 1.5 non-contact CE's and is designated as a "recorded webinar."

To receive CE's, participants must attend the full presentation and complete the post-presentation assessment and 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.

All workshop materials are in English unless otherwise stated.

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

You will receive a link to log in to the course portal immediately after enrollment.

We are committed to making continuing education more readily available so therapists from all backgrounds have the tools and expertise to provide relevant and nuanced care with awareness and sensitivity. Please choose the enrollment option that applies to you and your circumstances.

Enrollment Rate

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.

Enroll Now - $30

Reduced Rate

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.

Community Rate - $25

FAQ's

Are your learning sessions only for clinically licensed professionals, or can others attend?

We welcome any human interested in learning and supporting the therapeutic healing of children and adolescents through research-based practices. We must never forget that through this important work, we are fostering the next generation of healthy humans. What we do with our youth today will have a lasting and contagious impact for the rest of their lives.

The learning sessions we offer 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 caregivers and families. The content of our learning sessions is presented at the graduate level using inclusive & friendly approaches – beginners are welcome!

Are continuing education credits offered for all trainings?

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!

Can students get Play Therapy credit? Do your learning sessions count toward certification in Play Therapy?

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™.

Is partial CE credit available if I can only attend part of the learning session?

No partial CE credit is available. Attendees must be present for the entire duration of the learning session and complete all requirements.

What is the refund policy?

Due to the virtual nature of our self-paced online workshops, there are no refunds. Please make sure you read this page in its entirety prior to purchasing. Thank you for your understanding!

I attended a learning session, but I've lost my CE certificate. Can I get a replacement?

A replacement CE certificate can be obtained for a $25 administrative fee. Please reach out to hello@ensemblelearningcenter.com to request an additional copy.

Ensemble Therapy is an APT Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education, Approved Provider 23-706.