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Sarah Agarwal, PhD, LPC, RPT, NCC, Certified CCPT-S, Certified CPRT-S, is an assistant professor at St. Edward’s University and a certified trainer and CCPT supervisor through the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas.
Description
CCPT 101
Children often have difficulty verbalizing their thoughts and feelings, which may produce obstacles for the child therapist or counselor. Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is a unique evidence-based counseling approach in which the relationship between therapist and child is the foundation for therapeutic change. In CCPT, the healing factor is identified as the relationship between play therapist and child. Relationship is based on clear communication between therapist and child, yet the child communicates through play. The therapist provides attitudinal conditions and developmentally appropriate materials to facilitate free expression and self-directed play of the child. In a safe environment, the child moves toward self-enhancing behaviors and ways of being. This workshop is intended to present step-by-step introductory methods on how to help children accurately express themselves to the counselor in their own language of play. This workshop will offer a process for developing healing relationships with children, as well as help counselors use play therapy to reach treatment goals. Play therapy will be described and demonstrated in detail regarding its use and effectiveness with challenging children who present in both community and school settings. Participants will learn the CCPT treatment protocol as well as actively engage in CCPT skills throughout the workshop experience.
This workshop serves as the introduction to CCPT certification. Participants will earn continuing education credits as well as complete the first educational component toward CCPT certification. Completion of this workshop allows the participant to have a greater understanding of CCPT and begin to practice basic CCPT skills. Participants who wish to practice CCPT as a therapeutic approach will need to complete CCPT 102: Child-Centered Play Therapy Practice and Application.
Objectives:
CCPT 101
- Participants will describe and demonstrate the use and effectiveness of CCPT in community and school settings.
- Participants will identify and discuss the use and implementation of CCPT protocol.
- Participants will demonstrate CCPT skills and attitudes.
- Participants will describe the historical antecedents of play therapy.
- Participants will be able to identify appropriate play materials for playroom.
- Participants will be able to identify the procedures for limit setting.
Schedule
Saturday, November 1, 2025 Sunday, November 2, 2025 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Morning break: 10:30-10:45 am
Lunch: 12:15-1:15 pm
Afternoon break: 3:00-3:15 pm
Day 1:
9:00-10:30 Workshop Content
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:15 Workshop Content
12:15-1:15 – Lunch
1:15-3:00 Workshop Content
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-4:30 Workshop Content
Day 2:
9:00-10:30 Workshop Content
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:15 Workshop Content
12:15-1:15 – Lunch
1:15-3:00 Workshop Content
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-4:30 Workshop Content
Location
St. Edward's University
3001 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation Policy for CCPT 102: Registration cancellation refund requests should be submitted to CPT in writing. The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative fee, will be refunded only if the request is postmarked by October 18, 2025. 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. Furthermore, CPT reserves the right to move the training to an online format.
Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals.