Child-Centered Play Therapy for Autistic Children: Best Practices and Modifications – Live Webinar/Kansas City
Description:
This workshop welcomes play therapists who are interested in applying Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) with autistic children across a range of support needs. Grounded in current CCPT research with autistic children, it offers evidence-informed ideas to support therapeutic attunement and deepen connection in play therapy. The presenter will discuss the CCPT model of change and highlight CCPT skills that nurture the social-emotional competence of autistic children, including thoughtful modification considerations. Dr. Chung will share real play therapy cases that illustrate how CCPT therapists can attune to autistic children and support authentic expression. By the end, participants will have practical considerations to inform and expand their CCPT work with neurodivergent children.
Workshop Objectives:
- Integrate the CCPT perspective to better understand autistic children’s play behaviors.
- Describe at least three neurodiversity-affirming strategies that align with CCPT practice.
- Articulate the holistic change process for autistic children in CCPT.
- Identify possible modifications to CCPT protocol for autistic children.
- Describe at least three considerations for creating an inclusive play therapy room and environment for autistic children.
- Identify research evidence supporting the use of CCPT with autistic children.
Instructor: Dr. Regine K. Chung, PhD, LPC, LMHC, RPT™
Workshop Schedule:
10:30-10:45 Morning Break
10:45-12:00 Training Continues
1:00-2:30 Training Resumes
2:30-2:45 Afternoon Break
2:45-4:30 Training Continues with Workshop Conclusion
Live Webinar Policy:
For a successful Live Webinar that ensures full CE credit, you will need:
- A device (computer or tablet preferred) with a working camera and microphone.
- A strong and reliable internet connection.
- A designated safe space of your choosing free from disruption.
- A reliable childcare plan (if applicable).
- A commitment to keep your webcam on the entire workshop.
- The workshop supplies nearby that have either been requested in the workshop email or provided in the supply shipment (if applicable).
Workshop Cancellation:
- Cancellation requests should be submitted by email to Heartlandpti@gmail.com no later than 7 calendar days prior to the scheduled workshop date in order to receive a full refund of the paid workshop fee. Cancellation and/or rescheduled requests that are submitted after 7 calendar days prior to the scheduled workshop date will result in a refund of the paid workshop fee – with the exception of a $25 administrative fee for a half-day workshop, a $50 administrative fee for a full-day workshop a $75 administrative fee for 2-day workshop.
- Heartland Play reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Heartland Play will email workshop students at least 5 calendar days in advance of the scheduled workshop date to notify students of the cancellation. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for a future course date or to receive a full refund of paid workshop fees.
- Heartland Play reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to inclement weather, instructor illness or instructor family emergency. If a workshop is canceled, students will be notified via e-mail prior to the workshop start time. Heartland Play will notify the students of a reschedule date for the workshop within 10 calendar days of the cancelled workshop. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for the future course date or to receive a full refund of the paid workshop fee.