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Play Therapy
Training Marathon
Live Webinars
These workshops meet the APT’s definition of “Live Webinar”
2 CE Hours, $50.00 each
Register for 3 or more, Get one FREE
8-10:15 p.m. EST

June 24
Social Determinants of Health and Mental Health,
a Role for Play Therapists 
Description:
Social Determinants of health are conditions in our society where we live, work, play, etc. that determine health outcomes. Studies show that 80% of our health outcomes are determined by social determinants of health. Our client's mental health status therefore is affected by SDOH. Is there a role for play therapists beyond what happens in the playroom? Attend this presentation and become aware about the role of play therapists in regard to the SDOH.

Objectives:
1. Define Social Determinants of Health and its effect on health outcomes
2. Describe the role of play therapists relative to the SDPH of clients in therapy  
June 27
Bibliotherapy for Non-Directive Play Therapy
Description:
Listening to stories of others using colorful pictures, told by someone you trust and care about grabs children's attention and enhances learning. Many children's books mirror their experiences and are great therapeutic tools. This presentation will include several children's books that are useful for trauma, attachment and coping with life adversities during directive play therapy. Participants are invited to share their favorite books as well, especially if you have authored some.

Objectives:
1. Differentiate between directive and non-directive play therapy
2. Demonstrate children's books to address therapeutic issues commonly seen in play therapy

June 28
Working with Parents using the
Motivational Interview Spirit  
Description:
WORKING WITH PARENTS USING THE MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEW SPIRIT
Motivational Interview is a way to help people find the motivation to change behavior in a positive way.. This session will address the four components of the MI Spirit as it applies to parents whose children are in play therapy  

Objectives:
1. Define the role of the play therapist as parent consultant 
2. Define MI and MI Spirit when working with parents
June 30
 Tools of the Trade: What's in Your Play Therapy Toolbox?
Description:
Play therapy tools are special toys with which children play out themes in the various stages of the play therapy process. It is well known in the play therapy world, that play is the child’s language and toys are the words. Toys should be carefully selected and not just collected, as suggested by Dr. Garry Landreth, an expert in the field of play therapy. This 2-hour workshop will discuss basic toys for the playroom, as well as useful information in maintaining a functional playroom for play therapy. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on the presenter’s favorite toys/items. Examples of how these toys/items are used and metaphors that have emerged will be shared and discussed.

Objectives:
  • Identify the various themes that emerge in play therapy
  • Identify toys that may represent the various themes in play therapy
July 1
Myths and Misconceptions of Play Therapy
Description:
“How does playing with my child causes him to stop having meltdowns?” “ I want you to talk to my child, not just play with him.” Providing a clear explanation about what play therapy is, and its function, is essential in order to gain cooperation and trust. Even with precise explanations and examples, there are times when parents and caregivers are not convinced that play therapy is for their children.

By exploring myths and misconceptions about play therapy, and focusing on the benefits, therapists will have a much better understanding of how to communicate this modality to parents and caregivers. Additionally, the new therapist will have an opportunity to clarify how play therapy works to bring about healing.

Objectives:
  • Define play therapy for parents and caregivers
  • Explain how and why play therapy works as an evidence-based practice 
  • State 5 myths about play therapy and why these myths occur
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CHILD-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY TRAINING TESTIMONIAL

Hi Sonia, I want to thank you again for such an amazing and useful workshop! It has truly transformed how I interact with the kids I work with. When I walked into the center this morning, one of the little girls grabbed my hand and took me over to see her picture on the wall…rather than my usual “how beautiful” we had a very nice chat about how hard she worked on it, the way she used the whole page and such an intricate design…she was very proud of herself (and I accurately reflected that too!) Later I had numerous opportunities to practice letting kids do what they can really do, always the way they can’t...you should have seen my lunchbunch kids beaming with pride when they opened their own milk cartons, butter containers, and pudding cups! It was awesome! They were running around showing other kids And then staff what they had done…and never mind about the play dough…it just was on and on…that workshop was amazing!!! I have been an LPC for 15 years and I feel like I’m just starting out. You will see me again! I wish I could get the time off for the boot camp but maybe next YEAR.

Take care and God bless!!! Amy Rozett

Hi Ms. Hinds!
I wanted to take a sec to thank you for the skillful and engaging CE training you recently provided to me called the Kaleidoscope of Play. I've been a therapist for many years and really appreciate the knowledge set you provided as an educated professional with tons of front line experience, The fact is that I found myself learning not just the material but also the way you approach the material. because you talked us through so many good examples. I appreciate your openness and willingness to respond to questions during and after the class. I did not think the class was too expensive but the information was totally illuminating, and then your great teaching style brought it all together for me. Please let me know if I can help you and I wish you all the best!
Sincerely, M.Hohs
Cancellation Policy:

Written notification of cancellation must be received in our office at least 10 business days prior to a training for a refund. A $25.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund. There will be no refund for cancellation notification less than 10 business days.

CBPS reserves the right to cancel a training due to inclement weather or insufficient enrollment. In the event of such cancellation, you will receive a full refund. 

Cancelling your Zoom meeting registration does not constitute cancellation of your CBPS session registration. Please refer to our cancellation policy in the training announcement, which supersedes all other mentions of options to cancel your registration.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education Approval for Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Social Workers/ School Psychologists/MFCCs/Art Therapists 

SOCIAL WORKERS
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category I continuing education programs. Social Work Boards in most states accept this approval status. 
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the Washington, D.C. Board of Social Work Examiners.

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5763. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CBPS is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school Psychologists, provider #1067. CBPS maintains responsibility for the program. 

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS
The Maryland and Washington, DC Boards of Psychology Examiners Recognizes national Association of School Psychologist approval status with CBPS and grants CE hours to clinical psychologists in Maryland and Washington, DC.
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is an approved provider of continuing education for psychologists in NY Provider Number: #PSY-0070.

PLAY THERAPISTS
Chesapeake Professional Seminars (CBPS) is an Association for Play Therapy (APT) approved provider of continuing education, APT Approved Provider #97-034.

NEW YORK SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICIONERS, AND LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

CBPS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Board of Social Work, Provider #0122; and the Board of Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Provider #MHC-0009 and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, provider #MFT-0008.

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is an approved provider of continuing education for psychologists in NY Provider Number: #PSY-0070.

ART THERAPISTS
Art Therapists (LCAT, ATR-BC) may obtain CE Hours based on our NBCC approval status.