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 102
This is a 3-day advanced in-person training in the practice and application of Child-Centered Play Therapy. This intensive training on the application of CCPT will be an exciting time together to learn about the practice and application of CCPT. Content will include: understanding development, the process of CCPT (relational disruptions and enacting conditions), themes in CCPT, advanced limit setting, specific presenting problems/populations, parent consultation, advocacy/general research findings, and opportunities to practice, practice, practice!
Prerequisite: CCPT 101 is a required prerequisite.
Objectives:
CCPT 102
- Participants will be able to describe how child development impacts play therapy.
- Participants will be able to distinguish between play behaviors and play themes.
- Participants will be able to demonstrate when and how to use limit setting and choice giving from a child-centered perspective.
- Participants will be able to demonstrate child-centered play therapy skills and attitudes.
- Participants will be able to cite and access research findings on the effectiveness of CCPT.
- Participants will be able to articulate the change process for various presenting problems.
- Participants will be able to integrate feedback into practice of CCPT.
Schedule
CCPT 102 - July 30, 2026; 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., July 31 and August 1, 2026; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Day 1:
5:45-6:00 pm- Registration
6:00 pm-9:00 pm- Workshop Content with 15 minute break
Day 2:
8:30-10:15 Workshop Content
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30 – 12:00 Workshop Content
12-1 – Lunch
1-3 Workshop Content
3-3:15 Break
3:15-5:30 Workshop Content
Day 3:
8:30-10:15 Workshop Content
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30 – 12:00 Workshop Content
12-1 – Lunch
1-3 Workshop Content
3-3:15 Break
3:15-5:30 Workshop Content
Location
St. Edward's University
St. Andre Multipurpose Room
3001 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation Policy for CCPT 102: Registration cancellation refund requests should be submitted to Dr. Sarah Agarwal or CPT in writing. The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative fee, will be refunded only if the request is postmarked by July 16, 2026. Dr. Sarah Agarwal or CPT reserves the right to cancel this conference in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If such occurs, Dr. Sarah Agarwal will attempt to notify registrants prior to the conference and refund all registration, workshop, and continuing education fees. In all instances, the liability of Dr. Sarah Agarwal is limited to refunding such fees.
Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals.