Description
START YOUR PLAY THERAPY JOURNEY HERE!
Date/Time: September 12 and October 10, 2026; 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM each date. This is a 2-Day Training
Location: 684 – 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
8 Contact CEs. There is a 1 hour lunch and two 15 minute breaks which will not be counted toward the 8 CEs awarded.
Fees: $240 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 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 therapy might choose directive techniques when working with a particular child or family
- Describe at least on 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
Trainer:
Katrinca Ford is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Register play therapist/ supervisor. She has been providing play therapy to children and families in the Bay Area for over 20 years. Prior to becoming a therapist, Katrinca worked with children in a variety of settings including 15+ years teaching preschool. Currently Katrinca sees children and families in her office in downtown Oakland. Katrinca enjoys sharing what she knows about children, child development and play therapy with others. She is known for her lively, informative and engaging trainings.y.
CEs and Participation
Course certificates will be provided at the end of the workshop in exchange for a completed Evaluation.
Participants will receive 8 contact CE hours. Growth Through Play Therapy Training Associates is an Approved APT Provider: 09-241. Participants must be present for the entirety of the workshop to receive CE credits and full completion of the course.
Course meets the qualifications for 8 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences; and Growth Through Play Therapy Training Associates is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Approved Provider # 1032322) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEP. Growth Through Play Therapy Training Associates maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. To purchase BBS CEs you may add them to your cart here.
Partial Credit cannot be offered
Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email jeannette@growthroughplaytherapy.com or call 925-890-7478
Cancellation Policy: Full refund if canceled 45 days in advance minus a $75 administrative fee. After that date there will be no refund unless space is filled from the waiting list. If the training is cancelled by Growth through Play Therapy, a full refund of registration fees will be given unless the participant confirms by e-mail that they are registering for another class. In all instances, the liability of Growth Through Play Therapy Training Associates is limited to refunding such fees.
