Play Therapy Documentation from your Theoretical Perspective – Live Webinar
Play Therapy Documentation from Your Theoretical Perspective – Day 1
Worksop Description:
How do you define yourself as a play therapist and how does this impact the way you document your work? In this workshop participants will reflect on their practice, personality and cultural/social identity and utilize these reflections to develop a clear definition of a play therapy identity. With this identity intact, participants will consider the purpose and function of documentation in their practice. Documentation considerations will be reviewed for assessments, treatment planning and case notes.
Worksop Description:
How do you define yourself as a play therapist and how does this impact the way you document your work? In this workshop participants will reflect on their practice, personality and cultural/social identity and utilize these reflections to develop a clear definition of a play therapy identity. With this identity intact, participants will consider the purpose and function of documentation in their practice. Documentation considerations will be reviewed for assessments, treatment planning and case notes.
Workshop Objectives:
- Complete at least 3 self-assessment tools to utilize personal insight in defining their identity as a play therapist.
- Analyze one’s cultural & social identity and it’s influence on defining their identity as a play therapist.
- Identify the play therapy practice setting and consider the documentation requirements for each setting.
- Consider and compare specific projective play assessments and how to process and gather further information with children for individual and family therapy.
- Examine ways to incorporate play therapy approaches into goal setting as part of their therapeutic treatment plan.
- Consider their play therapy practice setting and the implications it has on documentation in their play therapy practice.
- Complete and share a structured and non-structured play therapy case note.
Instructor: Nicole Carleton, PhD, LPC, LCPC, RPT™, NCC
Neurodiversity in the Playroom – Day 2
Workshop Description
Go beyond diagnostic labels and explore how to support neurodivergent children through a neurodiversity-affirming play therapy approach. In this experiential workshop, participants will apply play therapy theories and interventions to work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. The impact of sensory processing differences on the play therapy experience will be explored, along with practical strategies for adapting interventions and playroom environments. Participants will also have the opportunity to share playroom photos and receive feedback on creating inclusive, affirming spaces that align with 2025 APT standards.
Workshop Objectives:
- Review the diagnostic criteria and identify common presenting symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through a play therapy lens.
- Examine a play therapy case example of a child with ASD and identify developmentally appropriate play therapy interventions aligned with neurodiversity-affirming practice.
- Review the diagnostic criteria and identify common presenting symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through a play therapy lens.
- Analyze a play therapy case example of a child with ADHD and select play therapy interventions that support regulation, connection, and engagement.
- Define the primary sensory processing systems and experientially process how these systems impact the play therapy experience of neurodiverse child clients.
- Discuss how sensory processing differences inform the planning and adaptation of play therapy interventions for neurodivergent clients.
- Examine key components of a neurodiversity-affirming play therapy environment and identify specific strategies to adapt playrooms to support the sensory, emotional, and relational needs of neurodivergent child clients.
Instructor: Keslie Redel, LCPC, LPC, ATR-BC, RPT™, AS
Workshop Schedule for Live Webinar:
Day One:
8:30-10:00 Sign-In, Play Check-In & Training Begins
10:00-10:15 Morning Break
10:15-12:00 Training Continues
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:30 Training Continues
2:30-2:45 Afternoon Break
2:45-5:00 Training Continues with Conclusion of Day 1
Day Two:
8:30-10:00 Sign-In, Play Check-In & Training Begins
10:00-10:15 Morning Break
10:15-12:00 Training Continues
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:30 Training Continues
2:30-2:45 Afternoon Break
2:45-5:00 Training Continues & 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.