Person of the Play Therapist Series

(Summer 25)

Person of the Play Therapist

(4-week series)

Summer 2025

Develop a deeper understanding of self, orientation, and healing power in Play Therapy.

Description: This four-session series examines play therapists' personal styles and perspectives. Participants will better understand their contributions in the playroom and review deeper stages of play therapy and related skills. The series will end with a focus on sustaining a long career and promoting wellness as a play therapist.

When: Wednesdays (May 28-June 18, 2025); 10:00 AM -12:30 PM EST

Session 1: Finding your style/orientation—May 28th 2025

S2: Countertransference —

June 4

S3: Deeper Stages & Tuning in.—

June 11

S 4: Wellness & Career Longevity—

June 18

Where: Live via Zoom;12 CE Specialized Webinar Contact Hours

Instructor: Dr. Elyssa Smith Ph.D., LPC, RPT-S, ACS

Learning objectives:

  1. Identify personal orientation and style as a play therapist that is rooted in a seminal or historically significant play therapy theory.

  2. Describe personal and professional relational style and the impact of relational style on the unfolding relationship with the child. (transference and countertransference)

  3. Evaluate and recognize deeper stages of play

  4. Explain the witnessing process and ability to be with the child in a noninstructive way through affective resonance

  5. Demonstrate an understanding of wellness and strategies for promoting career longevity

    APT Approved Provider™ 247-742 ; Play therapy credit available to mental health professionals & graduate students in a mental health program. ACEP No. 7587; NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider™ 

Register here.

Advanced registration and payment of the registration fee is required.

If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please reach out to The Inner Canvas Collective at innercanvascollective@gmail.com; 267-368-4324.

Please see our cancellation/refund policy.