Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy – NW Arkansas
Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy
3242 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
Description:
Adolescence can be one of the most challenging developmental stages to navigate in therapy —where identity exploration, emotional intensity, and social pressures collide. Traditional talk therapy often falls short, leaving adolescents disengaged or resistant. Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) offers a dynamic, evidence-based approach that bridges the gap by combining the structure of CBT with the creativity and safety of play. Through hands-on activities, case examples, and practical demonstrations, attendees will leave equipped with fresh tools and strategies to re-energize their work with adolescents—making therapy both meaningful and engaging.
Objectives:
- Describe the historical development of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) and its core components as they relate to adolescents in the playroom.
- Analyze the unique developmental and clinical needs of adolescents that influence their engagement in play therapy.
- Identify and explain evidence-based CBPT interventions designed to address adolescent needs such as autonomy, identity exploration, and emotional regulation.
- Demonstrate specific play-based cognitive and behavioral techniques that enhance therapeutic engagement and skill-building with adolescents.
- Apply CBPT methods to common adolescent concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and peer-related stressors.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of CBPT strategies in meeting treatment goals with adolescents.
- Design developmentally appropriate CBPT activities that integrate cognitive, behavioral, and play-based approaches for use in clinical practice.
Instructor: Jamie Gabriel, LSCSW, RPT-S™
Workshop Schedule:
10:00-10:10 Morning Break
10:10-12:00 Training Continues
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:20 Training Continues
2:20-2:30 Early Afternoon Break
2:30-3:50 Training Continues
3:50-4:00 Afternoon Break
4:00-5:30 Training Continues & Workshop Conclusion
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.