Understanding Play Room Set Up, Themes and Techniques of Play Therapy

About this training

This training is one section of our larger Child-Centered Play Therapy Foundations Book Study, based on Child-Centered Play Therapy by Rise VanFleet and colleagues. It uses a hybrid learning format that combines assigned reading with supplemental learning experiences. Participants read the designated chapters and then either watch a supplemental video or complete an experiential learning activity designed to deepen and apply the material. The training concludes with a multiple-choice exam to assess understanding of the content. Whether you are completing this course as a standalone training or as part of the full 12 CE bundle, we are glad you are here. 📕 Purchase or borrow a copy of Child-Centered Play Therapy. The book is yours to keep and can serve as a valuable resource throughout your play therapy journey. 🎓 Earn 3 APT and 3 NBCC non-contact continuing education hours by reading the assigned chapters, passing the course exam with a score of 80% or higher, and completing the course evaluation. 📚 This course focuses on Play Room Set Up, Themes and Techniques of Play Therapy of Child-Centered Play Therapy and even includes a supplemental video on how to set up a real therapeutic play room. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to: 🍎 Identify the essential materials and environmental setup required for an effective Child-Centered Play Therapy playroom. 🍎 Describe the structure and flow of a typical CCPT session, including the therapist's role before, during, and after the session. 🍎 Demonstrate understanding of tracking and therapeutic language used in CCPT to reflect the child’s experience and promote emotional expression. 🍎 Explain the rationale for non-directive responding in CCPT and how it supports the child’s autonomy and internal motivation. 🍎 List and describe the four categories of therapeutic responses used in CCPT: tracking behavior, reflecting content, reflecting feelings, and returning responsibility. 🍎 Evaluate how the therapist’s consistent use of CCPT techniques fosters a safe, accepting, and growth-promoting therapeutic relationship. This self-paced play therapy history training is designed for mental health professionals seeking APT and NBCC continuing education hours. Participants will explore the historical foundations of Child-Centered Play Therapy, the contributions of Virginia Axline and Carl Rogers, seminal theories that shaped the field, and current Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentialing standards. The course provides 3 non-contact CE hours and may be completed independently or as part of the Child-Centered Play Therapy Foundations Book Study.