2023 Fall Multicultural Webinar Series
Play Therapy with Neurodivergent Children | Gender Affirming Play Therapy | Racial Trauma: Play Therapists' Awarness and Interventions
Neurodiversity Affirming Play Therapy: Unique Considerations for Children with ADHD
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 9:00 AM -10:25 AM CT
Registration Closed
Registration opens August 23, 2023, at 9:00 AM CT
Registration closes October 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM CT
or when full capacity has been reached.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to describe neurodiversity affirming practices and evaluate their approach against a neurodiversity affirming paradigm.
- Participants will be able to identify unique considerations for facilitating play therapy for children with ADHD.
CE Hours:
You will receive 1.5 total non-contact CE hours for this presentation.
Webinar Fee:
This online live webinar is $50 or get all three webinars for $125!
Bundle registration ends October 15, 2023, at 5:00 PM CDT or when full capacity has been reached.
Meet the Speaker
Sarah Tucker, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT, CCPT-S
Dr. Sarah Tucker is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Counseling at William & Mary, and the owner of Thrive Bright Counseling and Wellness. She is passionate about advancing neurodiversity affirming approaches through her roles as an educator and researcher. In her clinical practice, Dr. Tucker specializes in providing neurodiversity affirming counseling, play therapy, and assessment services for ADHD and Autistic individuals across the lifespan. Being neurodivergent herself, Dr. Tucker has the unique ability to provide both professional and lived-experience perspectives in her work.
Play Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Benefits and Adaptations
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 10:35 AM -12:00 PM CT
Registration Closed
Registration opens August 23, 2023, at 9:00 AM CT
Registration closes October 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM CT
or when full capacity has been reached.
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often present for play therapy with unique challenges and concerns. As the prevalence of ASD continues to rise, it is important for play therapists to recognize and understand the needs of this population in order to best serve them. This training will focus on understanding the characteristics of children with ASD and modifications to make to the play therapy process.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will gain an understanding of how play therapy can be helpful for children with autism spectrum disorder.
- Participants will learn ways to facilitate and modify play therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder.
CE Hours:
You will receive 1.5 total non-contact CE hours for this presentation.
For the purpose of Criteria Verification Forms for RPT Credentialing Applications, this training covers: 45 minutes of Play Therapy Special Topics and 45 minutes of Play Therapy Skills and Methods
Webinar Fee:
This online live webinar is $50 or get all three webinars for $125!
Bundle registration ends October 15, 2023, at 5:00 PM CDT or when full capacity has been reached.
Meet the Speaker
Jenifer Balch, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, CAS, CCCPT-S, CCPRT-S, CCATP
Dr. Balch is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the state of Texas and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She is the Chief Clinical Officer of University Park Counseling & Testing Center, PLLC and has over 15 years of experience counseling children and families. Dr. Balch is also an Adjunct Professor at Southern Methodist University and is dedicated to helping future counselors, both as a teacher and a supervisor. Additionally, Dr. Balch is a Certified Autism Specialist and has extensive training and experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Gender-Affirming Play Therapy
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Registration Closed
Registration opens August 23, 2023, at 9:00 AM CT
Registration Closes October 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT
or when full capacity has been reached
Gender identity development is a dynamic process that impacts children in and out of play therapy. It is critical for play therapists to be able to work effectively with children as they develop and express their gender identities and to competently support gender-expansive and transgender children. Through this workshop, play therapists will explore how gender identity develops in childhood and intersects with other identities and cultural experiences and learn how to create and sustain a gender-affirming play therapy practice through specific attitudes, procedures, toys and materials, therapeutic skills, and play therapy interventions.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to describe key concepts, experiences, and risk and protective factors for gender identity development in childhood.
- Participants will be able to explain the core principles of the gender-affirming model of care and how they apply to play therapy.
- Participants will be able to identify attitudes, procedures, language, materials, and therapeutic skills and interventions that foster and affirm children’s gender identity in play therapy.
CE Hours:
You will receive 3 total non-contact CE hours for this presentation.
For the purpose of Criteria VeriQcation Forms for RPT Credentialing Applications, this training covers: 2 hours of Play Therapy Cultural and Social Diversity Topics and 1 hour or Play Therapy Skills and Methods
Webinar Fee:
This online live webinar is $50 or get all three webinars for $125!
Bundle registration ends October 15, 2023, at 5:00 PM CDT or when full capacity has been reached.
Meet the Speaker
Kimberly Jayne, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT-S, CCPT-T/S, CPRT-T/S, PMH-C
Kimberly Jayne (she/they) is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at Saybrook University. Her writing and research is focused on child-centered play therapy with children and families in community and school settings and LGBTQ+ children and youth. Kimberly is the founder and director of the play therapy program at Helen Gordon Child Development Center at PSU which offers free, community-based play therapy services and training. Kimberly also provides LPC/LMFT and play therapy supervision, training, consultation, and counseling for children and families through her private practice in Portland, OR. Kimberly is passionate about making culturally affirming and sustaining play therapy accessible to all children and families.
Racial Trauma: Play Therapists' Awareness and Intervention
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Registration Closed
Registration opens August 23, 2023, at 9:00 AM CT
Registration closes October 31, 2023, at 4:00 PM CT
or when full capacity has been reached
This workshop seeks to expand play therapists’ understanding of racial trauma and its impact on children’s mental health through experiential activities and in-depth discussion of oppression and privilege. The presenters will discuss case conceptualization, advocacy plans, and clinical implications for children of color.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to describe racial trauma (generational, current experiences).
- Participants will be able to describe effect of racial trauma on children’s mental health.
- Participants will be able to describe at least 3 play therapy interventions for children who have experienced racial trauma.
CE Hours:
You will receive 3 total non-contact CE hours for this presentation.
For the purpose of Criteria Verification Forms for RPT Credentialing Applications, this training covers: 2 hours of Play Therapy Cultural and Social Diversity Topics and 1 hour or Play Therapy Skills and Methods
Webinar Fee:
This online live webinar is $50 or get all three webinars for $125!
Bundle registration ends October 15, 2023, at 5:00 PM CDT or when full capacity has been reached.
Meet the Speakers
Peggy Ceballos, Ph.D., NCC, CCPT-T/S, CPRT-T/S
Dr. Peggy L. Ceballos is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Counseling program at the University of North Texas. Dr. Ceballos’ research agenda focuses on culturally informed play therapy interventions for minoritized students, and culturally informed parent and teacher play therapy-based training interventions. She has published numerous peer-reviewed publications and she is currently the principal investigator of a $1.5 million Federal funded grant that seeks to address health disparities by enhancing the delivery of trauma-informed bilingual mental health services to minoritized children, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth. She is past president of Chi Sigma Iota International. She has conducted over 70 professional presentations and she has been the recipient of 11 professional awards, including the 2016 Texas Counseling Association Advocacy Award
Phyllis Post, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT, NCC, NCSC, ACS
Dr. Phyllis Post is a Professor of Counseling at UNC Charlotte where she is the Director of Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy and Playt Therapy Concentration. She created the Multicultural Play Therapy Center in 2007 and directed the Center until June 2023. Dr. Post has taught play therapy for 20 years. Her clinical experience includes play/filial therapy in schools and agencies. She enjoys writing and conducting research about effectiveness of CCPT and diversity in play therapy.
WEBINAR CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration is final and a refund will not be processed. CPT reserves the right to cancel this conference in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If such occurs, CPT will attempt to notify registrants prior to the conference and refund all registration, workshop, and continuing education fees. In all instances, the liability of CPT is limited to refunding such fees. All registrations are non-transferable.
Directions for Webinars
To register and pay for the webinar of your choice, follow the directions below.
1) Click on the title of the webinar you would like to register for above. This will direct you to the registration page.
2) Complete the registration information.
3) You will receive a receipt email after payment processes.
4) You will get an email with directions to access the webinar approximately one week prior to the webinar date.
5) Join us via the zoom link in your email at the start of the webinar!
If you have questions or concerns at any point in the registration process, please email us at cpt@unt.edu.
CE Hours
We are an approved provider for Association of Play Therapy (APT provider 95-004), National Board Certified Counselors (Provider #3016), Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (In accordance to Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 30, Rule 681.142), Texas State Board of Social Workers (In accordance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 34, Rule 781.509), and Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (In accordance to Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 35, Rule 801.264).
In order to receive CEs, participants must complete the evaluation for all attended workshops at the end of each workshop. Upon completion of the evaluation, you will receive your CE certificate. Effective August 1, 2021, an administrative fee of $10 will incur for re-issuing CE certificates 30 days after the workshop.