certificate program

The Association for Play Therapy requires documentation of at least 150 hours of play therapy-specific instruction, accrued in a time period of no less than two (2) years and no more than seven (7) years from institutions of higher education or APT Approved Providers to meet the instruction criteria for the RPT™ credential.

PHASE 1
INSTRUCTION

Document 35-55 hours

PHASE 2
INSTRUCTION

Document 55-70 hours

PHASE 3
INSTRUCTION

Document 45-60 hours

upcoming Trainings

In MY Therapist Era: Taylor Swift Inspired Play Therapy and Expressive Arts Techniques

NBCC 3 LIVE CREDIT HOURS | 3 LIVE CONTACT APT CREDIT HOURS | December 13, 2024 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Stephanie Hase, LICSW-S, RPT-S™

Objectives:

Identify 3 therapeutic interventions inspired by Taylor Swift songs and lyrics to support connection, emotional growth, and coping.
Develop increased understanding of ways to utilize musical storytelling in therapy.
Develop increased understanding of utilizing metaphor and symbolism for deeper internal meaning and processing.

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APT Approved Provider 24-727

Counselors: Discover Play Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7591. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Discover Play Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers: Discover Play is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0785.

Abuse and Trauma: Healing Through Play

NBCC 15 LIVE CREDIT HOURS | 15 LIVE CONTACT APT CREDIT HOURS | January 10-11, 2025 | 8:30AM- 5:30PM

Description:

In this comprehensive training, participants will gain a deep understanding of the intersection between play therapy and abuse and trauma. The training will explore the unique benefits of play therapy in addressing the complex needs of children who have experienced abuse or trauma, providing them with a safe space to process their experiences and develop healthy coping strategies.

Objectives:

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APT Approved Provider 24-727

Counselors: Discover Play Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7591. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Discover Play Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers: Discover Play is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0785.

Neurodiversity and incorporating Sensory Play

NBCC 15 LIVE CREDIT HOURS | 15 LIVE CONTACT APT CREDIT HOURS | March 21-22, 2025 | 8:30AM- 5:30PM

Dr. Jennifer Slover, LPC-S, RPT-S™ and Stephanie Hase LICSW-S, RPT-S™

Objectives:

Identify neurodiversity affirming language and practices.Describe different presentations of neurodiversity.
Explain research based practices that can be used when working with neurodivergent clients.
Name 5 play based techniques that can be used when working with neurodivergent clients.
Discuss ethical and cultural considerations when working with neurodivergent clients.
Name and describe the 8 senses.
Discuss ways to assess for sensory differences and construct treatment goals.
Discuss the relationship between client regulation and the sensory system.
Identify our own sensory profile and discuss implications in session.
Explain how to develop a sensory diet as well as strategies for supporting implementation outside of sessions.
Discuss developmental considerations for sensory play.
Describe ways to incorporate and support parents and caregivers in sensory play.

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APT Approved Provider 24-727

Counselors: Discover Play Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7591. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Discover Play Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers: Discover Play is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0785.