Utilizing Play Therapy in the School Setting
Presented by Suzanne O'Brien, LPC, RPT™, CCST, EMDR-Trained
In this workshop school counselors, school counselors in training and mental health providers who work in school settings will learn about play therapy theories and techniques and how they can be embedded into current practices in order to support student's well-being and enhance academic and behavioral success.
Participants will be encouraged to examine their current school counseling programs and to incorporate play-based strategies and activities that are supported by current research and standards of practice.
Learning Objectives
Credits
2 Non-Contact Hours / CE Credits
Primary Audience
School Counselors + Therapists-in-Training
Location
Ensemble Learning Platform
Details
Class Type
Pre-Recorded Training
Self-Paced Continuing Education
Pricing
$80, with sliding scale community option
In this self-guided presentation on play therapy, you'll learn and be able to:
Describe the critical components of play therapy
Identify at least three different play therapy theories and how they can be utilized in the school setting
Analyze your current school counseling practices and how they could be enhanced through the use of play therapy
Presented by
Suzanne O'Brien, LPC, RPT™, CCST, EMDR-Trained
Suzanne O'Brien is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT™) who served as a school counselor in elementary schools for over twenty years. She is a Certified Clinical Sandtray Therapist (CCST) and recently became EMDR-Trained. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling from St. Edward's University and her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Texas State University.
Suzanne has and continues to work closely with students who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events, as well as students with learning differences, behavioral challenges and autism.
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 2 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
$80
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.
COMMUNITY RATE
$70
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.
Course 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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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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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!
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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.