Cultural Considerations in Play Therapy: Creating an Inclusive Play Space
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT Virtual
The play therapist is responsible for providing an environment of inclusivity through their multicultural orientation and playroom. Presenters will share ways play therapists can intentionally take steps towards inclusivity in their play spaces. In addition, the presenter will offer steps and materials for best practices to ensure children of multiple intersectional identities feel a sense of safety and belonging in the playroom.
Supporting Autistic Children Through CCPT: Evidence-Based, Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT | Virtual
This webinar welcomes play therapists who are interested in learning how Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) can be effectively applied when working with autistic children across a range of support needs. Grounded in current research, the session explores how CCPT fosters social-emotional growth, self-expression, and connection in ways that affirm neurodiversity. Attendees will learn best practices and practical modifications within the CCPT framework to enhance therapeutic attunement and build meaningful relationships through child-directed play.
Rooted & Regulated: Nature-Based Play Therapy for Sensory and Somatic Integration
Friday, February 6, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT | Virtual
This training will explore how natural environments can support children’s sensory processing, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Grounded in play therapy principles, this training integrates somatic awareness, sensory-rich activities, and nature’s rhythms to foster nervous system flexibility and resilience. Participants will learn practical, creative, and culturally responsive approaches for using nature as a co-therapist in outdoor, indoor, and telehealth settings.