Play Therapy Foundations

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Play Therapists Trained

This isn't a surface-level CE or a “check the box” training packed with theory, jargon, and zero follow-through. It’s designed to give you a rock-solid foundation to launch your play therapy practice!

You’ll get instant access to a toolbox of playful, practical, done-for-you interventions — think dream visualizations, emotional regulation printables, engaging board-game style activities, and even parent-friendly cheat sheets.

Everything you need to boost engagement, build coping skills, and bring more confidence + clarity into your playroom!

This course is approved for 8.5 APT Non-Contact Hours by Meehan Mental Health
Services (APT Approved Provider 19-580)

Learning Objectives:

Describe over 25 directive play therapy interventions and where they can be used within a basic play therapy model.
Identify at least 5 therapeutic benefits of play.
List and describe the 4 therapeutic powers of play in play therapy.
Describe at least 5 developmental considerations when utilizing play therapy.
List and describe 10 historically significant play therapy theories.
Identify play therapy theories and models that would be more effective with certain populations, ages, and presenting concerns.
Compare and explain the differences between directive and non-directive play therapy.
Identify the key components in setting up a playroom.
List at least 10 important characteristics of a play therapist.

Or formally Ann Meehan, MS, LPCC, RPT-S, EMDRIA Consultant. I work as a private practice therapist in the north woods of Minnesota and specialize in working with young people ages 3 and up using Play Therapy and EMDR. I have a library of trainings and run The Playful Therapist Blog. Overall I am passionate about helping other therapists grow into competent and confident Play Therapists, trauma therapists, and child and adolescent therapists.

Grab the essential training you need to finally start your play therapy practice!

Please email [email protected] with questions or concerns.
Play Therapy Credit may not be awarded to non-mental health professionals. There are no refunds for this recorded course.
See Meehan Mental Health Services full policies and procedures for online and in person trainings here.