The counselors at EmpathyWell have extensive experience providing training to graduate students, school counselors, professional counselors, play therapists, PTA organizations, teachers, and school administration at the local, state, national, and international levels. Custom presentations and trainings are available upon request. Contact us if you are interested in partnering with EmpathyWell for a specific training event.
Possible Presentation Topics for Mental Health Professionals
- Introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy
- Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy
- Play Themes in Child-Centered Play Therapy
- Ethics in Play Therapy
- Treatment Planning in Play Therapy
- Parent Consultations in Play Therapy
- Collaborating with Other Providers in Play Therapy
Upcoming Trainings
CCPT: What To Do When...
October 14, November 18, and December 16, 2024
Online & Live
Registration closed
The person centered philosophy that serves as the basis for child centered play therapy (CCPT) is marked by trust in the innate tendency present in all individuals for growth-enhancing self-structure, emotions, and behaviors. The child is capable of determining the direction for therapeutic change and the effective CCPT therapist provides self and environment to facilitate the child’s active and innate processes for enhancement. When relationship and child-directivity are the central components of therapy, situations arise that present clear challenges tothe therapist. Some examples may include a child who does not play, asks many questions, insists on therapist self-disclosure, wants to play competitive games, persists in wanting therapist to lead, does not seem to be working on presenting issues, acts aggressively, and many others. A therapist may find it difficult to respond to these situations in a way that allows the child to lead yet is therapeutically effective. We will look at specific situations in CCPT that are difficult to respond to and discuss best and effective practices. Note: This workshop is for participants who have training and experience in basic Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Earn 6 Non-Contact CEs!
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Developmental Supervision at Its Best: Meeting Supervisees Where They Are to Help Them Become Who They Want to Be
December 9, 2024
Online & Live
The process of becoming a play therapist is a journey of self-discovery, seeking knowledge, and building skills. Supervision is critical to promoting competent and effective play therapists but a supervisor must meet supervisees where they are developmentally in order to guide the supervision process successfully. This workshop will address the roles and best practices of supervisors at each supervisee developmental level from beginning student to practicing novice. Dr. Ray will address how play therapists develop and can be supervised over time to become more effective in their roles.
Earn 6 Non-Contact CEs!
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CCGPT: Child-Centered Group Play Therapy
January 18-19, 2025
Online & Live
Child-centered group play therapy (CCGPT) is a developmentally appropriate modality for children experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral issues. CCGPT integrates child-centered play therapy (CCPT) and group therapy, which increases the complexity of its implementation and therefore requires advanced knowledge of play therapists. In the process of CCGPT, children have the opportunity to develop relationship with the play therapist and relationships with other group members. These therapeutic experiences release each child’s potential toward growth and positive changes. This workshop will address the philosophies, implementation, considerations, and skills important for facilitating effective CCGPT process. Note: This workshop is for participants who have training and experience in basic Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Earn 12 Non-Contact/Live Webinar CEs!
Past Trainings
CCPT 102: Child-Centered Play Therapy Practice and Application
November 8-10, 2024
Highland Village, Texas
Sold out!
This is a 3-day advanced in-person training in the practice and application of Child-Centered Play Therapy. This intensive training will build upon basic CCPT skills by addressing advanced topics in 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 apply the skills and practice! Participants must have completed CCPT 101 or equivalent as determined by the University of North Texas Center for Play Therapy. This workshop includes a supervision session and requires that each participant conduct and record a CCPT session with a child prior to the workshop.
Earn 18 Contact CEs!
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Play in the Neighborhood: Growing as a Play Therapist in Our Community
September 18, 2024
11:30am-12:45pm
Highland Village, Texas
Sold out!
Join us for an in-person networking and CE event to meet with other play therapists in the local area and discuss ways to support children and families within our community! Earn 1 Contact CE as Dr. Dee C. Ray presents on Growing as a Play Therapist in Our Community. This event is free of charge for any play therapist in Highland Village, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Carrollton, and Denton. Light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Come visit our office to meet other play therapists in your area and learn about ways to build a network within our community!
Earn 1 Contact CE!
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CCPT 102: Child-Centered Play Therapy Practice and Application
September 22-24, 2023
Highland Village, Texas
Sold out!
This is a 3-day advanced in-person training in the practice and application of Child-Centered Play Therapy. This intensive training will build upon basic CCPT skills by addressing advanced topics in 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 apply the skills and practice! Participants must have completed CCPT 101 or equivalent as determined by the University of North Texas Center for Play Therapy. This workshop includes a supervision session and requires that each participant conduct and record a CCPT session with a child prior to the workshop.
Earn 18 Contact CEs!
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Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy Web Series
Register for individual workshops or entire 5 part series!
December 17, 2022 – April 1, 2023
Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is the most widely recognized evidence-based play therapy intervention supported by decades of research to supports its use with children across cultures and presenting issues. The Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy Web Series is designed for the play therapist who has fundamental knowledge and skills in CCPT and now ready to take the leap to deeper ways of working. In this series, Dr. Dee Ray, the renowned leader in the CCPT approach and research, will take participants through advanced topics in CCPT that typically go unaddressed in basic play therapy education. If you’re looking to go to the next level of CCPT effectiveness, this series is for you.
Series
- 12/17/22: Ultimate Partnership in Child-Centered Play Therapy: Processes and Concepts to Make Your Parent Consultations More Effective – Registration Closed
- 1/14/23: The Complexity of Trauma: The Child-Centered Play Therapy Approach – Sold Out!
- 2/18/23:Measuring Progress in Child-Centered Play Therapy I: Articulation and Documentation of Change – Sold Out!
- 3/11/23:Measuring Progress in Child-Centered Play Therapy II: Measuring Change In and Out of Session – Sold Out!
- 4/1/23: Child-Centered Play Therapy Developmental Supervision at Its Best: Meeting Supervisees Where They Are to Help Them Become Who They Want to Be – Sold Out!
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CCPT 102: Child-Centered Play Therapy Practice and Application
August 18-20, 2022
Sold out!
This is a 3-day advanced online training in the practice and application of Child-Centered Play Therapy. This intensive training will build upon basic CCPT skills by addressing advanced topics in 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 apply the skills and practice! Participants must have completed CCPT 101 or equivalent as determined by the University of North Texas Center for Play Therapy. This workshop includes a supervision session and requires that each participant conduct and record a CCPT session with a child prior to the workshop.
Earn 18 Non-Contact/Live Webinar CEs!
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CCPT 102: Child-Centered Play Therapy Practice and Application
June 2-4, 2022
This is a 3-day advanced online training in the practice and application of Child-Centered Play Therapy. This intensive training will build upon basic CCPT skills by addressing advanced topics in 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 apply the skills and practice! Participants must have completed CCPT 101 or equivalent as determined by the University of North Texas Center for Play Therapy. This workshop includes a supervision session and requires that each participant conduct and record a CCPT session with a child prior to the workshop.
Earn 18 Contact CEs!
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