Expressive Therapies Institute, PLLC

(Book Study) Play Therapy Supervision (6 non-contact CEs)

Firmly rooted in empirical research and practical examples, this book study is useful for novice and experienced supervisors. The chapters describe best practices in play therapy supervision with an emphasis on cultural humility.

(Book Study) Doing Play Therapy (9 non-contact CEs)

This fun and easy-to-read book study help students and practitioners identify the foundational aspects of play therapy. This book study is especially useful for beginning play therapy students and practitioners/

(Book Study) Cultural Issues in Play Therapy (6 non-contact CEs)

This updated edition explores cultural identities and the margination of children and families, influencing the therapeutic process. Credit earned through this book study fulfills the requirement for cultural and social diversity set forth by APT.

Affirming play therapy for neurovdivergent children

2 Courses

(Part two webinar) Affirming play therapy for neurodivergent children: An embodied Theraplay approach (3 non-contact CEs)

Working from a Theraplay lens, attendees will identify Theraplay dimensions (Nurturing and Challenge) with specific activities which can promote a felt sense of safety (containment) and widen the window of tolerance of both children and caregivers.

(Part one webinar) Affirming play therapy for neurodivergent children: An embodied Theraplay approach (3 non-contact CEs)

In this training, attendees will explore the neurobiology of trauma and its impacts on the developing child’s brain and body. From this lens, attendees will learn and apply play therapy interventions to increase the sense of felt safety.