September 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026
9 AM – 1:15 PM
In-person, Oakland, CA
8 contact CEs. One 15 minute break will be provided.
Description
START YOUR PLAY THERAPY JOURNEY HERE!
Date/Time: September 12 and October 3, 2026; 9 AM – 1:15 PM each date. This is a 2-Day Training
Location: 684 – 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
8 Contact CEs. There are two 15-minute breaks, which will not be counted toward the 8 CEs awarded.
Fees: $280 per participant
Description
Are you working with children or interested in working with children and have little or no play therapy training? This workshop provides the information you need to begin working successfully with children in Play Therapy. Day 1 focuses on the essential history of play therapy, and broadening participants’ understanding of play and why play is essential to work with children. Participants will learn the the difference between directive and non-directive play therapy techniques and learn core skills such as building rapport, limit setting and non-judgmental reflection. Day 2 covers the techniques applicable to each stage of therapy from assessment through termination. Materials are both didactic and experiential so participants can practice what they are learning.
Training will be in-person and is limited to 8 participants. The ratio of participants to workshop leader is small to ensure opportunity to address individual questions, concerns and discussion. This course is designed for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, LEPs, pre-licensed associates and graduate mental health students.
Participant feedback: “Great materials and activities!”
This workshop and presenter have no conflict of interest in presenting the training nor is there any commercial support.
For questions about course content, contact katrinca@familyplaytherapy.com
Objectives
- Define play therapy and list at least two reasons it is the treatment of choice when working with children.
- Name at least 3 important names in the history of play therapy and the branch each is associated with.
- Be able to explain the importance of structure and limit setting in the playroom.
- Describe the 3 steps of limit setting in the playroom.
- Explain the core difference between directive and non-directive play therapy techniques.
- List at least two reasons a therapist might choose non-directive play therapy to work with a particular child or family.
- List at least two reasons a therapist might choose directive techniques when working with a particular child or family.
- Describe at least one play therapy technique, directive or non-directive that might be used in each stage of play therapy including assessment, rapport building, working termination.
- List at least 4 categories of toys that will be included in most playrooms.